Book of the DeadBook of the Dead
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What it's about
Kay Scarpetta starts over with a private forensic practice in Charleston, South Carolina, and her fresh start brings a string of baffling murders, including a sixteen-year-old tennis star found mutilated in Rome.
Why it's worth reading
It was a #1 New York Times bestseller and one of the ten best-selling books of 2007.
You'll love it if you liked
Good to know
It features forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta.
By the numbers
- Readers1 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller45 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #599 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1581 of the 1,647 modern books we rank
- #2960 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Is Book of the Dead worth reading?
Yes. It was a #1 New York Times bestseller and one of the ten best-selling books of 2007. It ranks #2,960 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 54.0 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Book of the Dead about?
Kay Scarpetta starts over with a private forensic practice in Charleston, South Carolina, and her fresh start brings a string of baffling murders, including a sixteen-year-old tennis star found mutilated in Rome.
How long does it take to read Book of the Dead?
About 13 hours (527 pages), or about 4 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Book of the Dead?
If you liked it, try Predator by Patricia Cornwell, Trace by Patricia Cornwell or Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell.