Explore "The Scarpetta Factor!"

If you've ever had a conversation with me about books, for more than five minutes, you will probably hear me talk about author Patricia Cornwell's character, Kay Scarpetta. I remember the first time I began reading her books, and from the first one, I've been hooked! Dr. Kay Scarpetta is the former Chief Medical Examiner for the state of Virginia, and in her latest book, The Scarpetta Factor, she is living in New York City and is the senior forensic analyst for CNN as well as someone who offers her services pro bono to New York City's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Dr. Scarpetta is famous--she has solved many serial killer cases and her television appearances have helped to make her face and name known throughout many states. The book opens with the case of Hannah Starr, the daughter of a famous financial analyst, who has disappeared and is presumed dead. Embroiled in the mix is the meaderings of a former psychiatric patient of her husband, Benton Wesley, and an association her niece, Lucy, has had with several people involved in the case. This book has everything a Kay Scarpetta fan can ask for--detailed descriptions of fascinating forensic techniques, interactions between the beloved members of Scarpetta's friends and family, and wonderful Italian recipes that you can almost smell when you read about them. Dr. Kay Scarpetta is a tough heroine, who always seems to skate through danger, barely escaping its clutches. If you are a big fan of gritty, sometimes gory, fast-paced forensic mysteries, then this book is for you! Try one out and let us know if you like it.