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All That Remains (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 3)
All That Remains - Kay Scarpetta, Bk 3
Author: Patricia Cornwell
A serial killer is loose in Richmond, specializing in attractive young couples whose bodies are inevitably found in the woods months later -- minus their shoes and socks. After months of exposure to all the elements, all that remains of this killer's victims has in every case left Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta unable even to deter...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780356208633
ISBN-10: 035620863X
Publication Date: 6/11/1992
Pages: 373
Rating:
  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
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4.4 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Little Brown Company
Book Type: Unknown Binding
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover
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ccwriter avatar reviewed All That Remains (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 3) on + 186 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 7
Good suspense mystery; ended a little too neatly.
reviewed All That Remains (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 3) on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I have yet to read a Kay Scarpetta book that I didn't completely enjoy! This book is no exception!
reviewed All That Remains (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 3) on + 66 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Another Kay Scarpetta murder thriller. Takes place in Richmond, Virginia, where young lovers are being murdered. The hunt for the killer is exciting. A real page turner.
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When the daughter of powerful Washington politician, National Drug Policy Director, Pat Harvey, and boyfriend turn up missing, the services of Dr. Kay Scarpetta, Chief Medical Examiner of Richmond, New Jersey, are called upon once again. Four other couples have disappeared in similar fashion and have eventually been found murdered, all within a fifty-five mile radius of Williamsburg (Virginia). Scarpetta is called to a local rest area where Ms. Harvey's daughter, Deborah's, jeep has been found. When last seen, the couple was headed to the Harvey beach home in said jeep. A new investigation begins. Investigators, powerful politicians, and covert operations agents speculate as to whether or not this case is associated with Harvey's job or is it, perhaps, the fifth in a series of couple murders. As is often the case in Cornwell's stories, it becomes a question of who knows what and what is the real truth behind events and motives.

The murders have been particularly gruesome, and when found, all that remains of the young people are some bones and clothing, along with a jack of hearts playing card. Also, in each case, the victims' shoes and socks cannot be found. Scarpetta and Richmond homicide detective, Pete Marino, follow various leads, spend considerable time speculating on the who and why of the murders, while investigative reporter, Abby Turnbull, seems to be terrified about something (Marino doesn't trust her). Ex-lover, Mark James, makes an appearance and temporarily heats up the personal side of Scarpetta's life again. In the end the killer is found and the murders solved, but at tremendous cost to the Harvey family and to others. An excellent read.
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Helpful Score: 1
Long live Kay Scarpetta! Good to the last page!
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Lynno avatar reviewed All That Remains (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 3) on + 6 more book reviews
Excellent book. First Cornwell book I have read. Now I am looking for the rest of the series. A+
hunterchick avatar reviewed All That Remains (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 3) on + 78 more book reviews
Patricia Cornwells Kay Scarpetta is a character who becomes addicting. Smart, Funny, brave, and tough she is a character who sticks with you, and you will find yourself wanting to read the whole series. Chapters are on the shorter side so the book is easier to digest.
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I actually don't remember
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If you are a fan of "Bones", you will love this book. The Kay Scarpetta series keeps you wanting more of her books. It has action, gruesome murder, amazing deductive reasoning, imminent danger for the key characters. Try this book, you will love it. I have more like this.
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I really appreciate books where the main characters are not simply young, gorgeous, and up for sex anytime, anywhere. The Kay Scarpetta books are interesting, tightly woven stories that keep me reading until the last page. This one is no different. Dr. Scarpetta is after a killer who has already murdered four couples, and now he's taken another couple. She has to find him before he kills these last two. To add to the suspense, the young woman whose life is on the line is the daughter of a high-profile political figure. Patricia Cornwell has a proven track record, and this book is a very good read.
hunterchick avatar reviewed All That Remains (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 3) on + 78 more book reviews
Patricia Cornwells Kay Scarpetta is a character who becomes addicting. Smart, Funny, brave, and tough she is a character who sticks with you, and you will find yourself wanting to read the whole series. Chapters are on the shorter side so the book is easier to digest.
Tx-Blaize avatar reviewed All That Remains (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 3) on + 29 more book reviews
"Pathologist Kay Scarpetta searches for the cause of death in the case of five young couples whose decomposed bodies are found without shoes and socks deep in the woods. Bones, fragments of clothing, and a jack of hearts are all that remain."- worldcat.org
reviewed All That Remains (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 3) on + 5 more book reviews
This book is intense! Great Read!
reviewed All That Remains (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 3) on + 52 more book reviews
I enjoyed reading this book. From the beginning this was a fast paced never dull read. Twist and turns till the very end.
reviewed All That Remains (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 3) on + 33 more book reviews
A great fast read!
It is a wonderful adventure with an ending that will surprise most Scarpetta fans. It is a bit predictable, but not completely so it keeps your interst going.
reviewed All That Remains (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 3) on + 23 more book reviews
great read as are all of Cornwell's books.
epicthebookworm avatar reviewed All That Remains (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 3) on + 2 more book reviews
This book kept me up all night reading. I couldn't put it down. Definitely a good read, but if you're going to read this book, start with the book Postmortem. It's the first in the Scarpetta series. Patricia Cornwell's got me hooked on this series. The characters are so well written that I can picture their every movement. Wonderful book.
jessicadeaton avatar reviewed All That Remains (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 3) on + 34 more book reviews
All of the Patricia Cornwell books are great. This one has action, adventure, & murder.
Kay Scarpetta is a great character. Any of you that like Forensic Files will love these books.
hunterchick avatar reviewed All That Remains (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 3) on + 78 more book reviews
Patricia Cornwells Kay Scarpetta is a character who becomes addicting. Smart, Funny, brave, and tough she is a character who sticks with you, and you will find yourself wanting to read the whole series. Chapters are on the shorter side so the book is easier to digest.
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This book will not disappoint in the continuing series about Dr. Kay Scarpetta.
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This was a most excellent book. Once again, Patricia Cornwell does not disappoint her readers. This book kept me on the edge of my seat, from page one. A must read for all Cornwell, and Scarpetta fans.
hunterchick avatar reviewed All That Remains (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 3) on + 78 more book reviews
Patricia Cornwells Kay Scarpetta is a character who becomes addicting. Smart, Funny, brave, and tough she is a character who sticks with you, and you will find yourself wanting to read the whole series. Chapters are on the shorter side so the book is easier to digest.
hunterchick avatar reviewed All That Remains (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 3) on + 78 more book reviews
Patricia Cornwells Kay Scarpetta is a character who becomes addicting. Smart, Funny, brave, and tough she is a character who sticks with you, and you will find yourself wanting to read the whole series. Chapters are on the shorter side so the book is easier to digest.


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