The Body Farm (Kay Scarpetta, #5)
by Patricia Cornwell
The Body Farm by Patricia Cornwell holds a highly rated rating of 4.04 out of 5, based on 51.1K reader ratings. First published in 1994. The book spans 351 pages.
About The Body Farm
The Body Farm - a research institute that tests the decomposition of corpses. Black Mountain, North Carolina: a sleepy little town where the local police deal with one homicide a year, if they're unlucky, and where people are still getting used to the idea of locking their doors at night. But violent death is no respecter of venue, and the discovery of the corpse of an 11-year-old girl sends shock waves through the community. Dr Kay Scarpetta, Chief medical Examiner on a similar case in Virginia, is called in to apply her forensic skills to this latest atrocity, but the apparent simplicity of the case proves something of a poisoned chalice - until Scarpetta finds enlightenment through the curious pathologists' playground known as the Body Farm.From Author’s Website
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Patricia Cornwell |
| Published | 1994 |
| Pages | 351 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 4.04 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 51,115 |
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What genre is The Body Farm?
The Body Farm is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Body Farm worth reading?
Based on 51.1K reader ratings, The Body Farm has an average score of 4.04 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Body Farm?
The Body Farm has 351 pages.
Who wrote The Body Farm?
The Body Farm was written by Patricia Cornwell. It was first published in 1994.
What is the ISBN for The Body Farm?
The ISBN-13 for The Body Farm is 9780425201440.0.
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