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Amazon.co.uk Review
How does Patricia Cornwell manage to keep her literary batteries charged? Long-time admirers always breathe a sigh of relief when (after various experiments and diversions) she brings her signature character Kay Scarpetta back to the fray. But the author is savvy enough to realise that it is (occasionally) a good idea to ring the changes, which she did successfully in such non-Scarpetta books as The Front, with a Massachusetts investigator assuming centre stage. But, let’s face it, it’s her new book, The Scarpetta Factor that is going to be the real crowd pleaser, with her single-minded forensic anthropologist back on the case.
Since the groundbreaking Post Mortem which introduced the character, there have been some ups and downs in terms of Cornwell’s achievement, but nobody could deny that the author has earned her poll position at the top of the crime-writing stakes by dint of her remarkable narrative skills. Are those skills on full throttle here?
In the week before Christmas, Kay Scarpetta, suffering (as are so many of us) from the credit crunch, decides to work on a pro bono basis for the office of the Chief Medical Examiner of New York City. But Kay finds the spotlight this puts her under is not a comfortable one, when she is asked (during a live broadcast) about the disappearance of a wealthy woman, Hannah Starr, who is presumed to be dead. This is followed by a strange call from an ex-patient of Kay’s psychiatrist partner, Benton Wesley -- and Kay finds a suspicious package when she returns home – is it a bomb? She finds that the missing woman had secrets she shared with Kay’s gay niece Lucy.
Perhaps this isn’t Patricia Cornwell at her most adroit, but it’s much more than a routine outing for Scarpetta. Admirers will want to pick up The Scarpetta Factor. --Barry Forshaw
Customer Reviews:
Cornwell still on form
Having read all of Patricia Cornwell's books, this one confirmed she still has what it takes. It is very interesting how she has managed to continue key themes and characters from previous Scarpetta escapades, whilst still keeping the reader totally immersed.
Details are always thoroughly researched and informative.
Looking forward to the next one.
Not worth reading 
A lot of noice and no wool, said the farmer, when he sheared the pig.
Too many words.
A lousy plot.
Cornwell is clearly on her way down the drain as a thriller author.
Fantastic Scarpetta
Absolutely brilliant - couldn't put it down! Much better than last couple of books back to the old Scarpetta - fast paced and gripping right to the very end.
Loved It!
I am a huge Scarpetta fan, and have read all the books religiously, as they have been released. This one certainly didn't disappoint, Cornwell has managed to keep these characters exciting and I cant wait for the next.
Very disappointing 
I could not be bothered to finish reading this one. Is it just an advert for the Blackberry? All the characters are extremely irritating, as is the story line. Sorry P.C.
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The Scarpetta factor
ISBN: 9780316733168 (hbk), 0316733164 (hbk) Year: 2009 Subjects: Scarpetta, Kay (Fictitious character), Medical examiners (Law), Forensic pathologists, Women physicians, New York (NY), Fiction, Mystery fiction ...
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ISBN, 0316733164. 9780316733168. Call Number, F/COR-. Name, Cornwell, Patricia Daniels, 1956--. Title, The Scarpetta factor. Published, 2009. Series, A Dr Kay Scarpetta mystery. Reservations Queue, 10. Links to Related Works ...
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ISBN-10: 0316733164 ISBN-13: 978-0316733168 Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.8 x 4.4 cm Product Description It is the week before Christmas. The effects of the credit crunch have prompted Dr Kay Scarpetta to offer her services pro bono to ...
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