Questions About From Potter's Field (Kay Scarpetta, #6)

by Patricia Cornwell (Goodreads Author)

Reader Q&A

To ask other readers questions about From Potter's Field, please sign up.

Answered Questions (2)

Does anyone know the title or titles of the book/books that came before this one but concerning the same serial killer?

ah li

This answer contains spoilers… (view spoiler)

flag

in what world is a medical examiner running around like a detective. Unbelievable, but i'd be willing to accept that in service of a good plot if it weren't for the really awful, stilted, ham-handed dialogue. honest to god. If i read one more instance of, "How are you," i kindly asked. I mean jesus isn't there an editor at her publishing house?

Maria Rose The main character Kay Scarpetta is based on the author's fictional presentation of her own true life experiences, first from her work in crime writin…moreThe main character Kay Scarpetta is based on the author's fictional presentation of her own true life experiences, first from her work in crime writing journalism and being a female medical examiner chief. She is a big advocate in using all the forensic tools technically, biological and data bank information, available. As she bases the character Kay Scarpetta on herself, perhaps she's less of a conversationist and more of an analyst thinker, which may explain the poor dialogue when she does have conversation(less)

flag

Unanswered Questions (1)

Main characters?

Answer

Flag

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more