The Last PrecinctThe Last Precinct
Score Modern
What it's about
Dr. Kay Scarpetta and Detective Pete Marino work a new case, while a threat to Scarpetta herself could change the course of her career.
Why it's worth reading
It was a #1 New York Times bestseller and one of the ten best-selling books of 2000. It's a Kay Scarpetta forensic thriller.
You'll love it if you liked
Black Notice
Point of Origin
Unnatural ExposureGood to know
It's part of a long series, so earlier books help.
By the numbers
- Readers28 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller46 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
- #456 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1271 of the 1,648 modern books we rank
- #2415 of the 3,057 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is The Last Precinct worth reading?
Yes. It was a #1 New York Times bestseller and one of the ten best-selling books of 2000. It ranks #2,415 of the 3,057 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 61.1 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Last Precinct about?
Dr. Kay Scarpetta and Detective Pete Marino work a new case, while a threat to Scarpetta herself could change the course of her career.
How long does it take to read The Last Precinct?
About 14 hours (565 pages), or about 4 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Last Precinct?
If you liked it, try Black Notice by Patricia Cornwell, Point of Origin by Patricia Cornwell or Unnatural Exposure by Patricia Cornwell.