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Title: Black Notice by Patricia Daniels Cornwell, Kate Reading ISBN: 0399145168 Publisher: Putnam Pub Group (Audio) Pub. Date: 02 August, 1999 Format: Audio Cassette Volumes: 8 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 2.9
Rating: 3
Summary: A Strange Loup
Comment: I was starting to feel that the Kay Scarpetta series was getting a little tired. But, my roommate bought Black Notice, and I decided to go ahead and read it. On the whole, it is a fairly good book. The strange victim with a strange tattoo found with strange hairs starts the book off. The primary plot revolves around this death, and becomes a little too fantastic (Who's Afraid of Virginia's Wolf?) . However, the book is saved by having a subplot involving what appears to be a new nemesis for Dr. Scarpetta: a strong woman Deputy Police Chief, attempting to shake up the department and Marino, Kay's close police friend, and Scarpetta herself. Ultimately, these two seemingly divergent plots must come together.
I have read all the books in this series, yet I will not profess to understanding all the complex personalaties and relationships in the primary characters. Therefore, if you are thinking of delving into this series, try the earlier books first.
The secondary plot, which almost becomes primary, and solid writing help make up for an odd story and a weak ending. Furthermore, Patricia Cornwell attempts to throw some things in the mix to keep interest, such as the question of "Is Benton really dead?".
My suggestion: Read the book and enjoy, but don't analyze it.
Rating: 5
Summary: The Best of all the Scarpetta Books
Comment: The discovery of a decomposed body in a locked container on a cargo ship is going to set Dr. Kay Scarpetta against the most dangerous killer she has ever faced. The container came from France and the killer calls himself le loup-garou which is French for werewolf. Now he's on the loose in Virginia and Kay winds up on the case and the killer winds up putting Kay in his sights.
Like the best of Cornwell's books we get insight into the characters we've come to care so much about. Kay is still numb from the lose of Benton Wesley. Someone is trying to ruin her reputation by sending e-mails from her address and she has to deal with that. Marino has been suspended and niece Lucy is doing undercover work that Kay believes is dangerous. Events set these friends against each other even as the killer closes in on Kay.
In my opinion this is the best Scarpetta novel to date. Excellent characterization, vivid description and plenty of action. Five stars all the way.
Review submitted by Captain Katie Osborne
Rating: 5
Summary: My First Patricia Cornwell Read and I am HOOKED!!!
Comment: I am currently in Pre-Med and I am hoping to go into forensic pathology. A classmate of mine told me I must read some of Ms. Cornwell's books. She gave Black Notice and said to give it a chance. It has sat on my kitchen table for about a month now I had not even glanced at it. 2 nights ago I was having troubles getting to sleep and I decided to open the book hoping maybe my eyes would get tired. I wasn't able to put the thing down and I read it straight through. This book is so detailed orientated and kept me on the edge of my seat. This book tied everything together very nicely. The ending was a bit predictable but it was a excellent read!!!
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