Now Patricia Cornwell brings her millions of readers a novel concerning crimes with roots in a murder from the distant past. When Kay Scarpetta is mandated to investigate the 400 year-old violent death of one of America’s first settlers at Jamestown, Virginia, it seems like the perfect match: modern technology’s savviest avatar versus an age-old crime. Kay’s involvement in the case attracts … headlines, and more-the unwelcome ire of a person or persons unknown.
Kay and those closest to her soon find themselves the targets of vicious hate crimes that are clearly inspired by her connection to the archaeological excavation. At first more nuisance than assault, the nature of the attacks quickly escalates to violence. Worse still, those sworn to protect prove to be the enemy, forcing Scarpetta, her niece Lucy, and detective Peter Marino to take matters into their won hands- torquing the rule of law and changing their lives forever. In a case ranging from an 18th-century murder to mortal risk in present day, The Last Precinct pits Kay Scarpetta against a rogue enemy who will stop at nothing to stop her.
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Brilliant read, life like which can be frightening at the thought, but thoroughly enjoyed.
I’ve read most of her books not one of her best
None of her last few books are as good as the books she first wrote. Just not as interesting to me. Some were almost boring. I stopped reading her books for a while; not sure why I read this one but it has been some time ago that I picked it up. Not saying I will never read her again but with so many books out there, I doubt it.
It was very interesting and kept my interest. Made me want more of her books to read. Great read
All her books are good. Her topics and characters are real. I’ve read just about all her books.
Another great one!
One of my favorite authors. I have read many of her books and never disappointed.
Love all her books up until the last two. Last two not good at all.
Waited for it! Wasn’t the most compelling of the series.
Scary and revealing and fast this is a superb read!!! Highly recommend this book!!!
You need to have read her previous book as this is a continuation. Patricia Cornwell is one of my favorite authors and though this is not my favorite book I enjoyed the story and found much of it to be a page turner
I use to love her books but over the last several years they have become uninteresting, slow and hard to read. I am very disappointed as I have purchased every book she ever wrote up until now.
Great Scarpetta series book! I’ve read them all!
4 out of 5 stars to The Last Precinct, the 11th book in the “Kay Scarpetta” mystery thriller series, written in 2000 by Patricia Cornwell. I really enjoyed this book as the complexity and the psychology of the killer was top-notch. Each chapter builds on the last, and in some ways, these books keep revisiting decisions and clues from previous book… so it gets quite explosive and intense. In this one, Scarpetta needs a break from the last case where she was batterd and bruised. But when she relies on a friend to help, she learns the friend is part of a trial against Scarpetta, forced into it due to circumstances pointing to Scarpetta possibly going rogue. Jamie Berger, the DA gets more involved, and we start this love/hate relationship with all the characters. This is definitely not a stand-alone book to read, you need to have read the rest of the series. It has a lot of great plot twists and characters, but it also takes a lot of energy out of you to pay attention and believe what’s happening. I still liked it and was glad to see the growth in this one… tho it started to go down hill again afterwards in future books. If you enjoy the series, you will love this book. If not, don’t pick it up here!
I have read every Kay Scarpetta novel and have never been disappointed. The Scarpetta character as well as Pete, Benton, and Lucy are well defined and intriguing. The books are page turners with amazing twists and turns you do not anticipate.