From Potters Field

This is a really good novel, overall. In fact, up to a point, it\’s one of the best in the series. But considering the role that Temple Gault has played in three novels. the ending is disappointingly abrupt. The climax overall plays out nicely right up to very end. But the ending itself was simply too abrupt. It boils down to, \”I stabbed him, and they shot him. The next day we flew over a cemetery.\”

To describe any of Patricia Cornell\’s Scarpetta series you are not looking to categorise it under three broad-stroke headings. It is a complex series of novels that builds from the very first to the last book. The main characters grow novel by novel until eventually becoming like friends who you feel you can relate to. Along with this, each novel as a main plot which is revealed to you chapter by chapter right through to its conclusion so that any novel picked from the series will not disappoint. I only picked one novel from the middle of the series and by the end of the novel I was hooked. I returned to book one and have read everyone in order since. So back to From Potter\’s Field, if you are reading this as a one off novel you would have to say it is full of surprises as you have characters development and the individual plot to relate to. If you are reading the book in sequence you only have the plot and additional character twists. Again full of surprises for the story and more in depth character revelations. Either way It is a great read. This can be said for the complete Scarpetta series. Do yourself a favour and read the series in order, you will not be disappointed.

I have started reading the Scarpetta books in order,again….my husband and I listen to them on audio when they first came out,so I guess this is the first time reading. There\’s books are great but the one BIG error is that you don\’t WIN the Medal of Honor!!!! You receive it….no military personnel goes into combat with the thought of \”winning\” the highest medal our country gives.

This book was bought for a teen girl considering forensic science as a career, for its recognized quality, and fast paced, attention-holding story involving a woman detective. Librarian recommended. Ticked all my boxes for this gift.

Great reading. Have enjoyed the previous five books. Love the strong personalities of the main characters. Will eventually read the others and I\’m sure I won\’t be disappointed.

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