Helpful Score: 2
Veri interesting reading. If you like medical mysteries and/or Patricia Cromwell's style of writing you will love this one.
This takes place on one of the bloodiest New Year's days in Virginia since the Civil War. There is a conspiracy afoot and Dr. Scarpetta is right in the middle and in danger. Suspicious drownings, her own people dying just for bringing back her car and her neice is in danger to boot. Dr. Kay Scarpetta must keep herself and those she loves from being the next victims in a long line of suspicious murders (deaths).
This takes place on one of the bloodiest New Year's days in Virginia since the Civil War. There is a conspiracy afoot and Dr. Scarpetta is right in the middle and in danger. Suspicious drownings, her own people dying just for bringing back her car and her neice is in danger to boot. Dr. Kay Scarpetta must keep herself and those she loves from being the next victims in a long line of suspicious murders (deaths).
Helpful Score: 2
The whole story line is excellent only the solutions to the murder seems contrived but it is overall a good read.
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This is another Scarpetta novel. 30-feet below the Elizabeth River's icy surface a scuba diver is dead, an investigative reporter who was a favorite at the Medical Examiner's Office. Then a second murder occurs. This book brillantly delivers high-tension and suspense.
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Enjoyed this Kay Scarpetta book as well as all the others that I have read. Stories are always fast paced. Not only does Kay have the duty of finding the answers in the death of a reporter, but also one of her own.....
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I enjoy all the Dr. Kay Scarpetta books. This book begins with her diving at a Navy shipyard to view the body "at the scene". There seems to be a Navy stonewall and cover up.
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On New Years Eve Dr. Kay Scarpetta is examining the "final scene of Virginia's bloodiest year..."involving her niece Lucy and police captain Pete Marino in a "world where cutting edge technology and old fashioned detective work are crucial offensive weapons"
Fast, furious and compelling.
Fast, furious and compelling.
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This is one of the few paperback series that I have kept. They are intelligently written from a professional woman's point of view. Very detailed. A small amount of formula doesn't detract from the entertainment value. I have read this series again and again.
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I like Cornwell, I enjoy her mysteries. But 15 minutes after I put one down I can't remember which one was which. Another well-written formulaic mystery with typical Cornwell gore. Fun fluff.
Cornwell is gripping as always.
Konnie K. (Nightcrawler) -
A man turns up dead in a navy shipyard. It's up to Kay Scarpetta to recover the body and determine the cause of death. As she trys to piece together the events leading up to his death, circumstances change to envelop the safety of the whole eastern seaboard.when a nuclear plant is terrorized.
I got hooked on these, read as much of the series as I had in a week, and promptly forgot them. Fun!
OK. Not one of her best.Ending was a bit flat.
The Philadelphia Inquirer said of this book, "All but impossible to put down until the final page." I can vouch for that as I read it in one sitting, right through the night!
Patricia Cornwells Kay Scarpetta is a character who becomes addicting. Smart, Funny, brave, and tough she is a character who sticks with you, and you will find yourself wanting to read the whole series. Chapters are on the shorter side so the book is easier to digest.
Mary P. (riverratreader) - , reviewed Cause of Death (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 7) on + 164 more book reviews
It's New Year's Eve, the last day of Virginia's bloodiest year since the Civil War. Dr. Kay Scarpetta plunges into the murky depths of a ship graveyard to recover the very human remains of Ted Eddings, an investigative reporter. What kind of story was Eddings chasing below the icy surface of the Elizabeth River" And why did Scarpetta receive a phone call from someone reporting the death before the police were notified? She soon discovers that Eddings' murder is merely the first layer of something much deeper-a labyrinthine conspiracy that will put all of her criminal and forensic knowledge to the test like never before. For Scarpetta, the real challenge won't be cataloging the growing number of dead bodies, but preventing herself and those she loves from becoming the next victims.
Patricia Cornwells Kay Scarpetta is a character who becomes addicting. Smart, Funny, brave, and tough she is a character who sticks with you, and you will find yourself wanting to read the whole series. Chapters are on the shorter side so the book is easier to digest.
This is the book that marked the downward spiral of the Scarpetta series ( except for Unnatural Exposure). The end was your basic "die hard" style action type ending that we have all seen before so many times.
Part of the Kay Scarpetta, Chief Medical Examiner of VA, series. Several of the CSI episodes on TV are based on this series. I say, start at the beginning... check patriciacornwell.com for a list of all the books in the series.
Very suspenseful. Loved it.
This book reaffirms that Patricia Cornwell is one of the best crime fiction writers. This is another Kay Scarpetta novel and is well-worth reading.
LIked it very much.
Great book, very captivating!
fact paced
Patricia Cornwells Kay Scarpetta is a character who becomes addicting. Smart, Funny, brave, and tough she is a character who sticks with you, and you will find yourself wanting to read the whole series. Chapters are on the shorter side so the book is easier to digest.
Very good book, unexpected plot twists, great lab scenes, a love affair and futuristic law enforcement robotics.
Linda A. (Springfieldreader) reviewed Cause of Death (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 7) on + 458 more book reviews
I have read the entire Scarpetta series and have loved them all. This one is no exception.
Patricia Cornwell's heroine Dr. Kay Scarpetta is back; this time to solve the mystery of the death of an Associated Press reporter who was killed while nosing about in a decommissioned navy yard. Scarpetta's involvement in the case leads her to be targeted for murder herself by a nasty little neo-fascist cult with delusions of grandeur that include a plan to "kill and maim, frighten, brainwash and torture" all who oppose their plan to rule the world. Helping Scarpetta is her niece Lucy, an F.B.I. agent whose computer expertise leads to a heart-stopping journey into cyberspace.
Cornwell's book is very suspenseful as she interacts with her niece, Lucy, the FBI computer guru to solve the mystery of the death. Good read.
Cornwell's book is very suspenseful as she interacts with her niece, Lucy, the FBI computer guru to solve the mystery of the death. Good read.
This book is your typical murder mystery with Dr. Kay Scarpetta, Pete Marino, Lucy and Benton. I thought it was a good book and kept me interested.
Fascinating forensic. Fun & impossible to put down
well written. engaging main character.
It has been a while since I read this book. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't the best Cornwell novel I have ever read. Short on character development, which is typical for these books, but still a good read.
A very exciting Kay Scarpetta mystery. If you haven't discovered this character yet, this book is a great place to start.
Patricia Cornwells Kay Scarpetta is a character who becomes addicting. Smart, Funny, brave, and tough she is a character who sticks with you, and you will find yourself wanting to read the whole series. Chapters are on the shorter side so the book is easier to digest.
Dr. Kay Scarpetta must solve an old murder that took place thirty feet below a river's icy surface. In addition to the old crime scene, a new one emerges with an investigative reporter dying. This book in the Scarpetta series was one of my favorites.
really great read. Cornwell does it again
Patricia Cornwells Kay Scarpetta is a character who becomes addicting. Smart, Funny, brave, and tough she is a character who sticks with you, and you will find yourself wanting to read the whole series. Chapters are on the shorter side so the book is easier to digest.
This was another good Scarpetta story that moves along quickly...an easy read. Very much enjoyed it!
Details, Details, Details, This is another one of the specialty books that has made Cornwell a best selling suthor. It is both fascinating, detailed and frightening! You will stay up all night!
Kind of a anti-climatic non-relevant end to the story. Lots of details were included I suppose to impress that the author had done her research, but they weren't necessarily interesting and didn't add to the story.
Sandra M. (Lighthouses4Sandy) reviewed Cause of Death (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 7) on + 145 more book reviews
Another great story from Cornwell. Expect to never put this one down!
Patricia Cornwells Kay Scarpetta is a character who becomes addicting. Smart, Funny, brave, and tough she is a character who sticks with you, and you will find yourself wanting to read the whole series. Chapters are on the shorter side so the book is easier to digest.
Although, it is well written. Dr. Kay Scarpetta is not my type of person. I did not enjoy the book.
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Patricia Cornwell's heroine Dr. Kay Scarpetta is back; this time to solve the mystery of the death of an Associated Press reporter who was killed while nosing about in a decommissioned navy yard. Scarpetta's involvement in the case leads her to be targeted for murder herself by a nasty little neo-fascist cult with delusions of grandeur that include a plan to "kill and maim, frighten, brainwash and torture" all who oppose their plan to rule the world. Helping Scarpetta is her niece Lucy, an F.B.I. agent whose computer expertise leads to a heart-stopping journey into cyberspace.
Patricia Cornwell's heroine Dr. Kay Scarpetta is back; this time to solve the mystery of the death of an Associated Press reporter who was killed while nosing about in a decommissioned navy yard. Scarpetta's involvement in the case leads her to be targeted for murder herself by a nasty little neo-fascist cult with delusions of grandeur that include a plan to "kill and maim, frighten, brainwash and torture" all who oppose their plan to rule the world. Helping Scarpetta is her niece Lucy, an F.B.I. agent whose computer expertise leads to a heart-stopping journey into cyberspace.
Patricia Cornwells Kay Scarpetta is a character who becomes addicting. Smart, Funny, brave, and tough she is a character who sticks with you, and you will find yourself wanting to read the whole series. Chapters are on the shorter side so the book is easier to digest.
Patricia Cornwells Kay Scarpetta is a character who becomes addicting. Smart, Funny, brave, and tough she is a character who sticks with you, and you will find yourself wanting to read the whole series. Chapters are on the shorter side so the book is easier to digest.
Keeps your attention right to the end.
Patricia Cornwells Kay Scarpetta is a character who becomes addicting. Smart, Funny, brave, and tough she is a character who sticks with you, and you will find yourself wanting to read the whole series. Chapters are on the shorter side so the book is easier to digest.
kay scarpetta investigating another unusual death, this time of a reporter diving in a restricted naval area. HIs death was no accident, he may have known too much. But what is hidden in that naval ship yard?
tense gut wrenching and scary- san franisco chronicle
tense gut wrenching and scary- san franisco chronicle
Kay Scarpetta plunges into a cold ship gravyard to recover remains of an investigative reporter, and now has to figure out what he was working on that got him killed - and might get her killed, too. Good story.
Patricia Cornwells Kay Scarpetta is a character who becomes addicting. Smart, Funny, brave, and tough she is a character who sticks with you, and you will find yourself wanting to read the whole series. Chapters are on the shorter side so the book is easier to digest.
Patricia Cornwell writes about Kay Scarpetta, a chief medical examiner, and the cases she works. Her books are well written, informative, intriguing; thrillers from a woman's point of view.
picked this up a few days ago thinking it was a new book only to realize it was a reprint that i had read,started it anyhow and must admit that i had forgotten most of it. it really is a good one even the second time around.
Joan W. (justreadingabook) reviewed Cause of Death (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 7) on + 1728 more book reviews
I love a great read and this was one of them, will grab you from the beginning and keep you turning the pages as fast as you can. A great thrill read.
Good book. "It's New Year's Eve, the last day of Virginia's bloodiest year since the Civil War. Dr. Kay Scarpetta plunges into the murky depths of a ship graveyard to recover the very human remains of Ted Eddings, an investigative reporter. What kind of story was Eddings chasing below the icy surface of the Elizabeth River?" Terrorists, Zionists, nuclear power plant ...
Good book
This book, like the rest of the series is great!
Enjoyed it very much! just bought this one.
Dr. Scarpetta works an underwater crime.
one of her best
This is a Kay Scarpetta novel. From the back of the book "This New Year's Eve marks the end of a life--and the beginning of a nightmare for Kay Scarpetta."
A Very Good Read!!!
Very exciting.
Classic Scarpetta !
Cornwell at her best.
Another great book from Patricia Cornwell.
VERY GOOD!
Very good book.
AWESOME READ!!!!!
Another excellent book from the ongoing Kay Scarpetta series.
This book has been passed aroung my cirle of friends and family so it shows some wear and tear. Typical Cornwell-tense, gutwrenching and scary. Cover is entact, somewhat curling at the edges but the book is in good enough conditon to be read by you and passed around your cirle of reading buddies. Enjoy.
I love Patricia Cornwell. If you are a Kay Scarpetta fan you wont be disappointed
Good read!
Dr. Kay Scarpetta plunges into the murky depths of a ship graveyard torecover reamins of Ted Eddings, an investigative reporter.Why did she receive a phone callreporting the death before police were notified?
I liked this book.. it wasn't as good as the previous Scarpetta's though.
I'm a big fan of the Kay Scarpetta novels and this is a nice one, with a coastal setting.
A Dr. Kay Scarpetta novel. I'm hooked on this series, I really like the character of Kay, very human.
one of her best. fascinating...keeps you reading
So far, this was the best book in the series, even though parts of it, as well as characters, were fairly predictable. My only big complaint is that, once again, the ending felt a little rushed, but at least it was better written than in some of the previous books. And at least, not all the bad guys died because of trying to have some type of vendetta against Kay, even though she still managed to be there for at least one. She does seem to get around like that. Some easy reading if anyone likes forensic mysteries.
This was the first book I read by Patricia Cornwell. I have since read most of the books she has written. This one remains my favorite.
This is a reprinting of an earlier book by Patricia Cornwell. It's a good read and very interesting subject material.
Patricia Cornwell's work is always special. Another in the Kay Scarpetta series.
All your favorite Kay Scarpetta characters are here ... good read
Another great read.
Classic Cornwell. Another chapter in the Kay Scarpetta saga.
Copyright 1993, so some of the technical details are dated, but the premise is a current one and the overall action is quite interesting.
Its New Years Eve - Dr. Kay Scarpetta plunges into the murky depths of a ship graveyard to recover the very human remains of Ted Eddings, an investigative reporter. What kind of story was Eddings chasing below the icy surface of the Elizabeth River? And why did Scarpetta receive a phone call from someone reporting the death before the police were notified? She soon discovers that Edding's murder is merely the first layer of something much deeper - a labyrinthine conspiracey that will put all of her criminal and forensic knowledge to the test like never before. For Scarpetta, the real challenge wont' be cataloging the growing number of dead bodies but preventing herself and those she loves from becoming the next victims
Loved it!
This is a great Scarpetta novel, one of the better ones in my opinion.
Another great story from Cornwell.
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It is New Years Eve, the last day of Virginias bloodiest year since the Civil War. Dr. Kay Scarpetta plunges into the murky depths of a ship graveyard to recover the very human remains of Ted Eddings, an investigative reporter. What kind of story was Eddings chasing below the icy surface of the Elizabeth River? And why did Scarpetta receive a phone call from someone reporting the death before the police were notified? She soon discovers that Eddings murder is merely the first layer of something much deeper--- a labyrinthine conspiracy that will put all of her criminal and forensic knowledge to the test like never before. For Scarpetta, the real challenge wont be cataloging the growing number of dead bodies, but preventing herself and those she loves from becoming the next victims.
Kay Scarpetta continues to battle against the warped evil in men.
good
I didn't like this one as much as her others
Good mystery that keeps you reading.
This crime fiction author never fails to amaze with detail, etc. This book was published (and read by me) in 1997---I don't really remember the details, but I have all her books so you know I enjoy her.
Just another great book by Patricia Cornwell. Another page turner
Jennifer H. (jhouseholder1973) reviewed Cause of Death (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 7) on + 154 more book reviews
kept my interest
great book love this author
It is New Year's Eve, the last day of Virginia's bloodiest year since the Civil War. Dr. Kay Scarpetta plunges into the murky depths of a ship graveyard to recover the very human remains of Ted Eddings, an investigative reporter. What kind of story was Eddings chasing below the icy surface of the Elizabeth River? And why did Scarpetta receive a phone call from someone reporting the death before the police were notified? She soon discovers that Eddings' murder is merely the first layer of something much deeper--a labyrinthine conspiracy that will put all of her criminal and forensic knowledge to the test like never before. For Scarpetta, the real challenge won't be cataloging the growing number of dead bodies, but preventing herself and those she loves from becoming the next victims.
Good mystery hate to put it down.
What can you say about a scarpetta novel? Good as always!
It si New Year's Eve the last day of Virginia's bloodiest year since the Civil War. Dr Kay Scarpetta plunges into the murky human remains of Ted Eddings,and investigative reporter.What kind of story was Eddings chasing below the icy surface of the Elizabeth River? Why did Scarpetta receive a phone call from someone reporting the death before the police were notified? She soon discovers that Edding's murder is merely the first layer of something much deeper-a labyrinthine conspiracy that will put all of her criminal and forensic knowledge to the test like never before. For Scarpetta the real challenge won't be cataloging the growing number of dead bodies,but preventing herself and those she loves from becoming the next victims.
Patricia Cornwell is a great author... or so I've been told. I have read several of her books and I just don't think they are that great. However, Many other people like her and she's selling more books than I am, so I don't feel I have room to complain.
Never read book.
Another great one by a wonderful author!
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