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english language

Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons.

ISBN:: 0399146253

Following the death of Diane Bray and an apparent attack on Kay Scarpetta by Jean-Baptiste Chandonne in her own house at the end of Black Notice, The Last Precinct concentrates on discovering the full story behind Chandonne's killings. Kay Scarpetta is also under suspicion for the killing of Bray, due to their known rivalry and public confrontations. Torn between a desire to clear her name and the instinct of a wounded animal to turn against even its would-be rescuers, Kay sifts through the forensic evidence that seems to link Chandonne to past events in her life, up to and including the murder of her lover, Benton Wesley. A major new character is Jaime Berger, from the District Attorney's Office in New York, who believes Chandonne killed a woman in New York two years' before his arrival in Virginia. Kay must examine her own fears, misconceptions, and anything-but-altruistic motives to accept …

Following the death of Diane Bray and an apparent attack on Kay Scarpetta by Jean-Baptiste Chandonne in her own house at the end of Black Notice, The Last Precinct concentrates on discovering the full story behind Chandonne's killings. Kay Scarpetta is also under suspicion for the killing of Bray, due to their known rivalry and public confrontations. Torn between a desire to clear her name and the instinct of a wounded animal to turn against even its would-be rescuers, Kay sifts through the forensic evidence that seems to link Chandonne to past events in her life, up to and including the murder of her lover, Benton Wesley. A major new character is Jaime Berger, from the District Attorney's Office in New York, who believes Chandonne killed a woman in New York two years' before his arrival in Virginia. Kay must examine her own fears, misconceptions, and anything-but-altruistic motives to accept working with another competent woman.

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gregorgross reviewed The Last Precinct by Patricia Cornwell (Kay Scarpetta, #11)

Much happens, but actually nothing much at all takes place

3 stars

It turns out that bigger things are going on. The plot extends back and spans several of the last books, it seems. Yet nothing much happens, for we mostly see just two long interview sessions. Still a gripping plot and a long build-up to the next book.

I don't know really why I love Scarpetta so much: I feel she is tough, and she acts tough, yet she always wants other to feel how hard it is for her and ... sometimes it feels constructed. Yet I continue to read on.

It turns out that bigger things are going on. The plot extends back and spans several of the last books, it seems. Yet nothing much happens, for we mostly see just two long interview sessions. Still a gripping plot and a long build-up to the next book.

I don't know really why I love Scarpetta so much: I feel she is tough, and she acts tough, yet she always wants other to feel how hard it is for her and ... sometimes it feels constructed. Yet I continue to read on.

Subjects

Coroner
Crime
Serial Killer
Sexual Violence