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Is it necessary to have read all the previous books in this series to read this one? I was given this book by a friend who was moving out of state and didn't want it anymore and I would like to read it but I don't know if I want to read all 12 books preceding this one.

MsEleanorMae I've read many Patricia Cornwell's - some I've not added as being read (until I reread). They are very easy to dip into in any order. The author adds …moreI've read many Patricia Cornwell's - some I've not added as being read (until I reread). They are very easy to dip into in any order. The author adds in just enough background information to get you up to speed. Try listening to one - even better.
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Maria Rose There was no dog in reality bur the way the mother talks about the name, she uses, implied that it belonged to a dog, but it wasn't .…moreThere was no dog in reality bur the way the mother talks about the name, she uses, implied that it belonged to a dog, but it wasn't .(less)

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Why Was Benton Wesley EVER brought back into the series after being killed off? Nothing said about his disappearance, where he has been, why his absence for so long, nothing. And everybody is supposed to go on with their lives as if it never happened. RIDICULOUS

Maria Rose I thought he was written off as being gone, since the autopsy claimed that it was his body found in the fire. When he returns to the series, it is exp…moreI thought he was written off as being gone, since the autopsy claimed that it was his body found in the fire. When he returns to the series, it is explained why he had to hide in order to catch the culprit that had been invading capture. (less)

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