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All That Remains (Kay Scarpetta, #3)

Patricia Cornwell
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All That Remains (Kay Scarpetta, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992

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Patricia Cornwell

All That Remains (Kay Scarpetta, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992
Book Details
Pages

373

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Virginia • 1990s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In All That Remains by Patricia Cornwell, Dr. Kay Scarpetta, a Virginia Chief Medical Examiner, investigates the disappearance and murder of couples along the I-64 highway. As she uncovers evidence, political pressures and personal threats complicate her pursuit of the truth in these mysterious cases.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

80,277 ratings

78%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Patricia Cornwell’s All That Remains receives acclaim for its gripping plot and well-researched forensic details, contributing to its status as a compelling read within the crime thriller genre. However, some critics note that the character development falls flat, and the pacing can be inconsistent. Overall, it’s a captivating but occasionally uneven novel.

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Who Should Read All That Remains (Kay Scarpetta, #3)?

Fans of Patricia Cornwell's All That Remains enjoy gripping forensic thrillers with strong, methodical protagonists. They are captivated by crime solving and richly detailed investigations. Readers of Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Kathy Reichs' Déjà Dead will find a similar appeal in Cornwell's meticulous and suspenseful narrative.

4.3

80,277 ratings

78%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

All That Remains is the third book in the Kay Scarpetta series by Patricia Cornwell, first published in 1992, and it significantly boosted Cornwell's career, helping her achieve international fame as a crime writer.

Patricia Cornwell's background in forensic science and her experience as a reporter contribute to the vivid and detailed crime scene investigations found in the Scarpetta series, including All That Remains.

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The character of Kay Scarpetta was partially inspired by real-life medical examiners and forensic pathologists, reflecting Cornwell's interest in and research into the realm of forensic science.

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Book Details
Pages

373

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Virginia • 1990s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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