Body of Evidence (Kay Scarpetta, #2)
by Patricia Cornwell
Body of Evidence by Patricia Cornwell holds a highly rated rating of 4.00 out of 5, based on 50.1K reader ratings. First published in 1991. The book spans 403 pages.
About Body of Evidence
After months of menacing phone calls and feeling that her every move is being watched, successful writer Beryl Madison flees Key West when a terrifying message is scratched on her car. But the very night she returns to Richmond, she deactivates her burglar alarm and opens her door to someone who nearly decapitates her. Why did she let him in, wonders Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta? And, why is Beryl's latest manuscript missing? Persuing the answers involves Scarpetta in the murder of another writer - Beryl's jealous mentor. While she copes with a variety of personal and professional problems, Scarpetta's high-tech forensic skills enable her to collect a body of evidence - clues that would mean little without her intelligence, compassion, and imagination - that leads her directly into a nightmare all her own.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Patricia Cornwell |
| Published | 1991 |
| Pages | 403 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 4.00 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 50,113 |
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What genre is Body of Evidence?
Body of Evidence is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Body of Evidence worth reading?
Based on 50.1K reader ratings, Body of Evidence has an average score of 4.00 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Body of Evidence?
Body of Evidence has 403 pages.
Who wrote Body of Evidence?
Body of Evidence was written by Patricia Cornwell. It was first published in 1991.
What is the ISBN for Body of Evidence?
The ISBN-13 for Body of Evidence is 9780743493920.0.
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