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Postmortem
Postmortem | Patricia Cornwell
Under cover of night in Richmond, Virginia, a human monster strikes, leaving a gruesome trail of stranglings that has paralyzed the city. Medical examiner Kay Scarpetta suspects the worst: a deliberate campaign by a brilliant serial killer whose signature offers precious few clues. With an unerring eye, she calls on the latest advances in forensic research to unmask the madman. But this investigation will test Kay like no other, because it's being sabotaged from within and someone wants her dead.
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DieAReader
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Kristy_K
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A great mystery where my opinions were constantly changing. I love procedural based books, especially focused on forensics. A solid start to a series. But wow, being written in 1990, this was certainly a blast from the past: smoking indoors everywhere and all the time; casual homophobia; limited technology (omg the computers); DNA in its infancy. I‘m excited to see how Scarpetta navigates through all of this as she solves new crimes as I read on.

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Kristy_K
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I‘m finding it hard to focus on my current reads right now even though I am enjoying Love Interest (struggling with Immortal Longings), so I‘m starting the tagged book in hopes a mystery will draw me in.

#weekendreads

5feet.of.fury Postmortem is a fun read, if only for the cutting edge 1990 technology 7mo
Kristy_K @5feet.of.fury Yes, first chapter in I had to look into the year b/c they were only able to identify blood type with human fluids and not DNA. Threw me for a minute lol. 7mo
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Shemac77
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Mehso-so

Just ok on audio

Dragon Beautiful view 💚🐉 13mo
JenReadsAlot Gorgeous! 13mo
Mandoul Great picture! 13mo
Aimeesue Gorgeous shot! 13mo
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Shemac77
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Next audible

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KristiAhlers
Postmortem | Patricia Cornwell
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Well I decided to start reading this series. I know super late to the party. Still, I found the storyline intriguing and I love the voice of the author. While some of the science is dated it still doesn't take away from the read. #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

all_4_kb Loved all her books 14mo
5feet.of.fury I‘m still making my way through the series, I made it to 1998 so far 😂 14mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 14mo
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aperfectmjk
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Finally got around to starting this series. I practically have the entire series on my shelf that I picked up at a book fair a couple years back. I guess we'll see if it's worth it. So far so good.

#bookspinbingo #SeriesRead2022 #19822022 (1990) @TheAromaofBooks @TheSpineView @Librarybelle

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!!! 2y
Librarybelle Hooray!! 2y
TheSpineView Excellant! 2y
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5feet.of.fury
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This was really good once it started going. Obviously the forensics are very dated, but there‘s are good characters, good plot, plenty of tension, and no loose ends. The book follows ME Kay Scarpetta as she works to solve a series of murders alongside Detective Marino. As the murders pile up, key information is being leaked to the press, Leaving Kay under professional scrutiny as they work to find the murderer before he strikes again.

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5feet.of.fury
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So I read an opinion piece semi recently about how cop shows/ procedurals glorify police work. So that‘s always on my mind as I read/watch yet another procedural.. I have mixed feelings about it, while I understand the notion… Kay Scarpetta in the 90s is clearly team Defund the Police. I love to see it.

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5feet.of.fury
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About 25% in. Not sure how I am feeling about this so far. It‘s hailed as cutting-edge procedural (I‘m sure it was) but the issue is this came out 30 years ago (1990) so it‘s floppy disks, microcassettes, evening papers & smoking inside. I‘m hoping that character development takes off. I gathered some of my favorite 90s-esque toys for this photo op. I vaguely remember 1990, maybe that‘s why I‘m so shocked by how dated it seems 😅

wanderinglynn BTVS! 🙌🏻🖤 And wow yes, tech has changed a lot since 1990. 3y
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KPS-BOOKS-45
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My first time reading Patricia Cornwell after a friends recommendation. I love a good murder mystery thriller, this one has strong female characters in powerful roles. It kept you guessing and wasn‘t given away, whilst you think you know who it is, you don‘t. Looking forward to Dr Scarpetta‘s next instalment as Chief Medical Examiner.

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missgravesy30
Postmortem | Patricia Cornwell
Mehso-so

I enjoyed this book, it's a pretty average detective novel. I enjoyed the pace of it, although not many murders happen in it. And I like the character Kay Scarpetta.
My only criticism would be for the best part of the middle if the story she seemed to focus too much on the science behind the evidence. There wasn't enough action.
Still an enjoyable read and I will read others by her
#patriciacornwell #detectivenovel #booklife #readingislife

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danni0075
Postmortem | Patricia Cornwell
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Really good read. Attention to detail but funny it was so dated! I kinda enjoyed reading about a time when DNA evidence was inadmissible, everyone smoked at work and mobiles are not a feature. Must see if she has anything more recent.

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Valhalla
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OutsmartYourShelf
Postmortem | Patricia Cornwell
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Every time I read this book I find something new. It's obviously of its time - the IT technology in it is dated now, but it's a good reminder of the relative newness of DNA within forensics in 1990. With regards to the sexism & LGBTQ+ issues, it's not just a crime thriller, it's a microcosm of a world that we have now moved on from, mostly for the better although there is still more to be done. As a crime thriller, it is still one of the best. 5🌟

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OutsmartYourShelf
Postmortem | Patricia Cornwell
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Currently rereading the book that kickstarted my interest in forensic science.

#FirstInASeries #JumpStart2021
@Clwojick @Lizpixie

Lizpixie One of my favourites too👍 3y
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Lizpixie
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1. Tagged book is one I‘ve reread a few times & was the most recent #Scarathlon2020 #TeamSlaughter book.
2. I love me a psychological thriller, closely followed by crime/mystery thriller with SciFi thriller as my dark horse.🐎
3. I‘ve never read David Baldacci or Lee Child yet.
#SundayFunday
Tagging some of my fellow #TeamSlaughter members @Clwojick @Andrew65 @Hestapleton @jenniferw88
1pt

Andrew65 Strongly recommend David Baldacci especially the Will Robin and Camel Club seres, oh and also Amos Decker Series! Is the Patricia Cornwall series recommended reading? Well done on your reading! 👏👏👏🙌 3y
BookmarkTavern I‘ve never read Baldacci either! I‘ve heard he‘s good! Thanks for sharing! 3y
Lizpixie @Andrew65 thanks for the recs, I‘ll have to chase up some of his books at the library. I highly recommend the first 8-10 of the Scarpetta books, after that it kinda goes downhill a bit. The science & tech in them has definitely aged but they‘re still worth picking up for sure.👍 3y
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Lizpixie
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Bk15 of #Scarathlon2020 #Screamathon2020 #Pageathon #GothicReadathon #BookishBingo #ReadLikeHellathon #CocoTurns50 #Strangeathon & Bk8 of #OutstandingOctober is done! It covers the prompts of #FirstBookInASeries #BlackCover #DeathInTheTitle & #BlackestNight The 1st book in the Scarpetta series, it‘s definitely aged in the 30yrs since it‘s been published(the computers in this are so old!)but it‘s still a great thriller. 1,366pts for #TeamSlaughter

Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 3y
CocoReads Great job! 3y
Clwojick Awesome!!! 3y
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Lizpixie
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Bks15 & 16 of #Scarathlon2020 #Screamathon2020 #Pageathon #Sbooktober #TrickOrTreadathon #RockyHorrorathon #Gothtober #BookishBingo #SpooksAndTea #GothicReadathon #Supernaturalathon #ReadLikeHellathon #AnUnfortunateReadathon #Strangeathon #OutstandingOctober & now #CocoTurns50 have both had chapters read, I audiobooked ADOW for a few hrs last night & switched to Post Mortem this morning. Very much enjoying both books so far. 1pt #TeamSlaughter

CocoReads Awesome! 3y
Andrew65 Great 👏👏👏 3y
Clwojick 🎉 ☠Way to go #TeamSlaughter! 😍 ✨ 3y
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dainarmb
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My second spooky read of the season 🔪

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MaGoose
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I'm approximately a third of the way through Postmortem and finding it a bit slow going. 🐌 I like her style of writing, I guess, but think she could get on with it a bit quicker and with a little less detail. I like the main character, though. The technology is dated, even for 1990 when it was written. Has anyone else read Patricia Cornwell? Anyone else have problems with the pacing?

#mystery #Patriciacornwell

erzascarletbookgasm I‘ve read a few of her Kay Scarpetta series long ago. I don‘t recall the slow pace but I do remember enjoying them then. 4y
MaGoose @erzascarletbookgasm It might be just me. I'll continue reading. 4y
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FromMyLectory
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This book is a painting frozen in time. From the forensic science to the profiling technology, from the dial-up connection to the usage of computers without hard drives and all the events of male chauvinism - this book is a classic reminder of an era gone by. Cornwell has done an amazing job of choosing to tell this story through the pov of a strongly feminist yet extremely believable character, Dr.Kay Scarpetta.
Note: Gory violence vividly worded

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OutsmartYourShelf
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#7days7books that made an impression on me.

Day 6 - Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell. The book that kickstarted my interest in forensic science, and inspired me to gain a qualification in the subject.

Tagging anyone who wants to join in.

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KarenUK
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Very sad to say, this was just meh for me. I loved this series in my late teens and early twenties, but unfortunately I found this series starter hadn‘t aged well. It felt very dated, and the dialogue made me cringe at times..... reread this for #pop2020 for #medicalthriller
I think ‘procedural‘ type mystery thrillers are just not my thing anymore..... 🤷‍♀️

phantomx I remember reading Post-Mortem in high school and liked it (If only someone hadn't ruined most of the story for me, I would have loved it). 4y
Hooked_on_books I‘m reading one of hers now and not jazzed by it. I really liked her books a few decades ago but am wondering if maybe she‘s not for me anymore. 4y
phantomx I've never read passed Post-Mortem, so I'm kinda wondering if I should still read the series. She did cover on Jack the Ripper's identity, which I thought was interesting. 4y
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KarenUK
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@Cinfhen I missed yesterday, so here‘s a joint #bookreport & #weeklyforecast for this week.

Completed
- Trust exercise which was totally my jam...💕
- The delightful BFG on audio for a #pop2020 prompt💕🎧
- A fabulous cookbook from a NYT writer... modern and inspiring 💕😋

Just starting
- A medical thriller for #pop2020
- a little poetry that works for a few challenge prompts
- My #bookspin pick

Fingers crossed for a good reading week 📚🤞😊

Blaire I hope you like post mortem, I started reading the Kay scarpetta series this winter and it‘s become a good one to turn to in these anxious times. Just finished book 3. 4y
Cinfhen I‘m so glad you liked Trust Exercise xx Thinking of you 4y
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mamawray
Postmortem | Patricia Cornwell
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I loved the mystery, discovering the clues, and making guesses, but the actual crimes were incredibly gruesome. Overall, I did enjoy this and look forward to checking out the next Scarpetta book!

phantomx I'm glad you enjoyed it. I liked the story a lot too. Sadly, I haven't continued this series, and its been quite awhile since I've read the first book. Let me know what you think about the second book. 4y
mamawray Will do! My library offered Scarpetta "Volume 1" so the first and second books were bound together. Built in motivation to read the second one! 4y
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Blaire
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“I‘ll be lucky if I can find a juror who can spell DNA.” Oh how times have changed. One of the fun things about this book is reading about the tech they were relying on, the newness of dna, and electronic databases, and jurors who wouldn‘t be aware of these methods. Clearly pre-CSI. #suspenseclassic

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Blaire
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Reading this page-turner of a crime novel at my favorite book store. A nice respite after having woken up at 5 to work. Happy Friday!!

Suet624 Happy Friday! 4y
dylanisreading It looks lovely. Happy Friday! 4y
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CourtSmall
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70-2019 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (re-read)
Its been at least 15 years since I first read this book. My plan is to read the whole series so I am starting from the beginning. Still enjoyed it, I'm surprised there hasn't been a TV show based on these books yet.

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CBee
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Discussion post from @ljuliel 😁♥️
“Can you name an author that‘s an immediate purchase when they release a new book, plus you‘ve read every other book they‘ve written already?”
I devoured every single book in the Kay Scarpetta series by Patricia Cornwell (years ago). These books are what got me so hooked on the mystery/thriller genre, and the emphasis on forensic science is KILLER (no pun intended 😂).
#KeepLitsyActive

ljuliel Very good, Cydney. It‘s always nice when you find one book you like a lot, then find out there are several others with the same characters ! 4y
CBee @ljuliel agreed! Kay Scarpetta will always have a special place in my heart. Good stuff! 4y
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intothehallofbooks
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Great to finally meet Kay Scarpetta!! Patricia Cornwell is a trailblazer for other authors wanting to write crimes, forensics, procedurals 🙌🏻 Scarpetta reminds me slightly of Sara Linton from K. Slaughter‘s Grant County Series. This is an okay thriller, compared to some more present-day series that I love. Outdated in terms of technology, language (😳), and taking care of a child but a solid female-driven crime story nonetheless.

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intothehallofbooks
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MaceyT15 Love the Scarpetta series...well, the first dozen or so are wonderful. They start to trickle in a different direction after so many 4y
TrishB @MaceyT15 agree totally! 4y
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Liatrek
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I think I‘ve got my October TBR pile ready for the #scarathlon #TeamSlaughter can‘t wait for next month 😊
@Clwojick

Clwojick I have had Stalking Jack the Ripper on my TBR forever! I love the cover of it. I just recently see. It available on CloudLibrary so I might read it in October too 🙌🏻 5y
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AshleyC816
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I enjoyed this one a lot! It was smart and moved quickly. There was a good mystery and I enjoyed how the relationship between the lead and the cop developed. Will definitely pick up the next one!

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Califlamingo
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I'm revisiting an old favorite series. The audio version was so-so. The story held me to the end and reminded me why I liked the series. On to the next one!

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erzascarletbookgasm
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I like to read tough female detectives or investigators in my crime novels. Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta is talented, strong-minded and fiercely independent. I remember devouring this series and this sparked off my interest in forensics science in fictions.
#readingresolutions #fierce

Reggie I used to love these books. 6y
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Michelle_mck
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Not sure why but get like reading/audio listening to this one, first read it in 1995!!! WTF!! Haven't read a Kay Scarpetta in years but hey I'm going with it

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MrBook
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Today's author spotlight: Patricia Cornwell! She's a descendant of Harriet Beecher Stowe. After her father walked out on the family, Billy Graham took them in. She has conducted an ongoing self-funded project to show that painter Walter Sickert was Jack the Ripper. For this effort, she has been deeply criticized, particularly by the British art world, and has dealt with attacks against her reputation and sanity! #AuthorPotpourri #TheMoreYouKnow

mcipher Wow! Had no idea about any if those facts. She's an interesting person. 7y
Sha0102 I love her Scarpetta series. 7y
Liatrek This book was recommended by friend I need to bump it up on my TBR pile. 7y
Smangela Whoa, now I need to look more into her theory 😳😳 7y
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saguarosally
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Looks like I somehow bought the first edition of Patricia Cornwell's first book. Is that lucky or something? Time to get some reading on!

julesG Cornwell's books were among the first I read in English. I still remember the East-German book shop assistant's look when I placed my order for the next one in the series. It was the mid-90s and she looked at teenage-me as if I was an alien. I was among the first generation of pupils to learn English as the first foreign language, everyone before me had started with Russian. So the assistant's astonishment was understandable. 😊 7y
saguarosally @julesG And now you use English to make literary friends on Litsy! 👍👍👍 7y
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Sheenah684
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Only now being introduced to Kay Scarpetta.

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JeaMar82
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I tried to read this book a long while ago but I could never get into it. I've had it on my to-read list for over a year and just started it again yesterday. This time I'm enjoying it even though I'm only 16% through it. 😊
#readcrimefiction

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Lizpixie
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#photoadaynov16 #day11 #publishedinthe90s This was published in 1990 and I've been collecting her since. Her early work anyway, much of her latest work is not good, I don't know what happened but it happens to a lot of writers who continue a series past where they should. But her first 10-11 Scarpetta novels are fantastic. As you can see, this one has been much loved since I bought it 26yrs ago.

BookInMyHands My aunt got me hooked on this series- it was so good for awhile, and then it really wasn't. 7y
erzascarletbookgasm I remember reading the first five or six of this series and enjoyed them very much. 7y
sisilia Oowww I was a Scarpetta fan, too... until Cornwell changed to third person point of view and it went downhill from there. 7y
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sisilia Cruel and Unusual is the crazy one. I remember I read it in one sitting and I finished it at 4 in the morning. I couldn't sleep afterwards, was even too scared to go to the bathroom by myself 😜 7y
TrishB I agree, I carry on reading them hoping the good stuff will return. Sadly it hasn't yet. 7y
JulieAnn I agree! I loved them until Blow Fly and then it went extremely downhill. And why does Lucy age but Scarpetta doesn't??? 7y
Dragon I agree @JulieAnn I just read Depraved Heart and was trying to think how old Kay is , wasn't she around 50 in the first books? She was a lawyer and a physician with a specialty, how many years of schooling? 7y
Dragon I think you are so right @Lizpixie about her early and later books. 7y
minkyb I totally agree @Lizpixie I vividly remember how excited I was to read a new Scarpetta. I haven't kept up in quite some time. 7y
JulieAnn @Dragon Yes! And Lucy was like 10 in the first book and in her late 20s when I stopped reading them. Yet Kay was still in her early 50s or so when she started out in her later 40s I don't think it ever states her age exactly but it's a topic of conversation between me and my sister all the time. We find it very amusing. I don't know about the schooling. Maybe she started early or flew through because she's super intelligent. 7y
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BookClubShmookClub
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Our latest podcast episode is about the first half of Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell- a book I'd read when I was probably too young for it (with this cover!) and was happy to revisit! We talk about the wave of forensic entertainment it ushered in and dig into the plot. Search 'Book Club Shmook Club' in your podcast app for the episode!

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Gingersnapppp
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Haven't read a mystery/thriller in a while. I really enjoyed this book and was hooked from the beginning. I enjoyed the fact that the main character is the chief medical examiner because I feel like in many thrillers/mysteries I read the protagonist is a cop. Cannot wait to read more from Patricia Cornwell and this series.

BookClubShmookClub I'm excited to read more too! It ended up being more than just a standard paperback page-turner, I'm reading it right now and loving it. 8y
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Lizpixie
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Im making today Crime Writer Appreciation Day, I've started with Agatha Christie, now its Patricia Cornwall (mainly her early work).Scarpetta is a medical examiner in Virginia. She gets a call to go to a scene of a strangling, and must use science & an officer she dislikes to solve the crime.4⭐️

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