Cause of Death (Kay Scarpetta, #7)
by Patricia Cornwell
Cause of Death by Patricia Cornwell holds a well received rating of 3.93 out of 5, based on 35.7K reader ratings. First published in 1996. The book spans 356 pages.
About Cause of Death
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 Scarpetts, 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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Patricia Cornwell |
| Published | 1996 |
| Pages | 356 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.93 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 35,742 |
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What genre is Cause of Death?
Cause of Death is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Cause of Death worth reading?
Based on 35.7K reader ratings, Cause of Death has an average score of 3.93 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Cause of Death?
Cause of Death has 356 pages.
Who wrote Cause of Death?
Cause of Death was written by Patricia Cornwell. It was first published in 1996.
What is the ISBN for Cause of Death?
The ISBN-13 for Cause of Death is 9780425213380.0.
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