The Bone Bed (Kay Scarpetta, #20)
by Patricia Cornwell
The Bone Bed by Patricia Cornwell holds a well received rating of 3.64 out of 5, based on 13.6K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 464 pages.
About The Bone Bed
A woman has vanished while digging a dinosaur bone bed in the remote wilderness of Canada. Somehow, the only evidence has made its way to the inbox of Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta, over two thousand miles away in Boston. She has no idea why. But as events unfold with alarming speed, Scarpetta begins to suspect that the paleontologist’s disappearance is connected to a series of crimes much closer to home: a gruesome murder, inexplicable tortures, and trace evidence from the last living creatures of the dinosaur age.When she turns to those around her, Scarpetta finds that the danger and suspicion have penetrated even her closest circles. Her niece Lucy speaks in riddles. Her lead investigator, Pete Marino, and FBI forensic psychologist and husband, Benton Wesley, have secrets of their own. Feeling alone and betrayed, Scarpetta is tempted by someone from her past as she tracks a killer both cunning and cruel.This is Kay Scarpetta as you have never seen her before. The Bone Bed is a must read for any fan of this series, or an ideal starting point for new readers.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Patricia Cornwell |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 464 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.64 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,557 |
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What genre is The Bone Bed?
The Bone Bed is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Bone Bed worth reading?
Based on 13.6K reader ratings, The Bone Bed has an average score of 3.64 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Bone Bed?
The Bone Bed has 464 pages.
Who wrote The Bone Bed?
The Bone Bed was written by Patricia Cornwell. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for The Bone Bed?
The ISBN-13 for The Bone Bed is 9780399157560.0.
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