Trace by Patricia Cornwell (2005, Paperback, Reprint)

If you love Kay Scarpetta you will love this book!!! One of Patricia Cornwell's best. I read this in a day because I could not put it down! She always writes a great novel and you won't be disappointed in this one.

I have been reading Patricia Cornwell books for many years now. Opposed to other crime novels, what I like here are the character developments which grow with time.

The reader comes to really know the personalities and characters of the players, both their good sides and their bad sides. Just like us they are "real" people, complex, at times adorable, at times frustrating, making the stories very alive.

Of course, the intricate, well developed plots enhance the whole experience. And this book, Trace, is just as complex and intriguing as the novels that have preceded it. A very good read.

I purchased this book for a friend who enjoys reading Patricia Cornwell. This book is part of her earlier works which were very good and she did not rush through the ending like she has done in her most recent books.

Love the Kay Scarpetta stories. And this one was right up there with the rest. I have every one of them, and am always on the lookout for the next one. This one took me longer to get, but was worth the wait. The plot, the forensic details, the characters, and the settings come to life so that you feel like you are really there with her. Love Marino. This is a great read and you come away feeling good about it all. Thank you for asking for my opinion of this terrific book.

If you are a Kay Scarpetta reader this is a must to continue the story of Kay and all involved.

If you are not a Scarpetta reader and are interested in shows like CSI, bones and forensic science shows like that - this book and any other Kay Scarpetta novels will be right up your alley!