The Scarpetta Factor (Kay Scarpetta, #17)
by Patricia Cornwell
The Scarpetta Factor by Patricia Cornwell holds a well received rating of 3.67 out of 5, based on 16.4K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 494 pages.
About The Scarpetta Factor
It is the week before Christmas and Dr Kay Scarpetta has offered her services pro bono to New York City’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. But in no time at all, her increased visibility seems to precipitate a string of dramatic and unsettling events. She is asked live on the air about the sensational case of Hannah Starr, who has vanished and is presumed dead. Moments later during the same broadcast, she receives a startling call-in from a former psychiatric patient of Benton Wesley’s.When she returns after the show to the apartment where she and Benton live, she finds a suspicious package - possibly a bomb - waiting for her at the front desk. Soon the apparent threat on Scarpetta’s life finds her embroiled in a deadly plot that includes a famous actor accused of an unthinkable sex crime and the disappearance of a beautiful millionairess with whom Scarpetta's niece Lucy seems to have shared a secret past….
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Patricia Cornwell |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 494 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.67 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 16,388 |
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What genre is The Scarpetta Factor?
The Scarpetta Factor is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Scarpetta Factor worth reading?
Based on 16.4K reader ratings, The Scarpetta Factor has an average score of 3.67 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Scarpetta Factor?
The Scarpetta Factor has 494 pages.
Who wrote The Scarpetta Factor?
The Scarpetta Factor was written by Patricia Cornwell. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for The Scarpetta Factor?
The ISBN-13 for The Scarpetta Factor is 9780399156400.0.
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