Hornet’s Nest (Andy Brazil, #1)
by Patricia Cornwell
Hornet's Nest by Patricia Cornwell holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.28 out of 5, based on 13K reader ratings. First published in 1996. The book spans 369 pages.
About Hornet's Nest
Deputy Chief Virginia West likes and respects her boss, Hammer, but with an increasing number of visiting businessmen being murdered in her city by a maniac with a penchant for painting his victims bright orange, she finds it hard to accept Hammer's edict that a rookie reporter should ride on patrol with her to better relations with their citizens. Her worst fears are confirmed when the reporter, Brazil, presses the button to activate the boot-release rather than the siren on their first outing. He's not the only blight on her life right now: her cat's angsty, her hormones are misbehaving, her opposite number in the uniformed division is behaving like a jackass, the radio despatcher is determined to trip her up, the D.A. is in the middle of a hot battle with the trial schedule. And orange coloured corpses keep turning up on her patch.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Patricia Cornwell |
| Published | 1996 |
| Pages | 369 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.28 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,973 |
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What genre is Hornet's Nest?
Hornet's Nest is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Hornet's Nest worth reading?
Based on 13K reader ratings, Hornet's Nest has an average score of 3.28 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is Hornet's Nest?
Hornet's Nest has 369 pages.
Who wrote Hornet's Nest?
Hornet's Nest was written by Patricia Cornwell. It was first published in 1996.
What is the ISBN for Hornet's Nest?
The ISBN-13 for Hornet's Nest is 9780425160980.0.
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