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The Last Precinct

By: Patricia Cornwell
Narrated by: Kate Reading
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The eleventh Scarpetta novel, in which the chief medical examiner is under a grand jury investigation for murder. She knows she's being framed, and she no longer knows who she can trust....

Physically and psychologically bruised by her encounter with the killer Chandonne, Dr. Kay Scarpetta has to leave her home in the hands of the police team investigating the attack. She finds shelter with an old friend, Anna Zenner, but it is not the haven of security she needs when she discovers that Anna has been subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury that is investigating Scarpetta for murder. Kay knows she is being framed, and she knows she can trust no one.

Meanwhile it appears that Chandonne killed a woman in New York before his murderous spree in Virginia, but when Scarpetta looks more closely into that case with New York prosecutor Jaime Berger, proof of his guilt is far from certain--in fact she begins to believe he may not be the perpetrator of any of the crimes of which he is accused. As she follows the forensic trail to the real killer, she gradually realizes that someone has been spinning a web for years with the aim of entrapping her. Who is it, and why are they so desperate to be rid of her?

©2000 Cornwell Enterpises, Inc. (P)2015 HarperCollins Publishers Crime Thrillers Genre Fiction Medical Medical & Forensic Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths
Intriguing Twists • Complex Storylines • Excellent Narration • Detailed Science • Intellectual Stimulation
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If you are a series FAN..you will be CAPTIVATED .So Well done!! Do Not Miss.

Absolutely Fantastic! This is a MUST Audio.

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I love the Scarpetta series - this is another great one.

Can’t wait to start Blowfly

Very good!

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For those who love biologic science, complex story lines, and baffling cases.

This is packed with realistic characters who show a wide range of personality and weakness, some we care a lot about and others we love to despise. Criminal cases are puzzles worthy of Sir Doyle.

Not for the faint of heart. Excellent narration for the myriad of characters!

Engaging, entertaining read.

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I felt the story started a bit slow, with Kay reminiscing of her dead lover & her dragging conversations with her psychiatrist friend. But once the story picked up, focusing on the latest murders, it go really good. I couldn’t stop listening! Love the Scarpetta series & all my favorite supporting characters.

Kay Scarpetta does it again

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This one really had me in a chokehold! By far my favorite Scarpetta book! Don’t skip this one!

The Suspense!!!

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Great mystery and thrilling sleuthing. Always turns in a different direction than I see coming!

Awesome

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In anticipation for the 2024 television series, I decided to reread and complete the Scarpetta series. I had completed the books up to Point of Origin, so this was my first time with this one. I have to say Cornwell does a great job of filling the reader in as far as information needed from past books to read this one without going back. I’d still recommend starting at the beginning, but you get enough that you don’t have to. This one had a great twist at the end and a good story line throughout. Kept me engaged. Kate Reading is not my favorite Kay. I prefer Critt. But it looks like I’m going to have to deal with her mispronunciations and the trouble she sometimes has differentiating character voices, since she narrates the next several books. It’s just a personal preference and definitely not enough of a bother to keep me from proceeding. Definitely worth the read, even if you don’t want I to commit to the series, though I personally recommend it.

One of my favorites thus far…

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So worth the read, as part of the series, or as a stand alone book. So many twists and turns!

Great ending!

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I really enjoyed this book and the twists and turns. I couldn't stop listening to it! Can't wait for the next one.

Great storyline!

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I was on edge and worried the whole time! Such a good book! I definitely recommend! The reading of it was done well.

Had me on the edge

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