The Bone Bed: Scarpetta, Book 20

I have been a fan of Patricia Cornwell and the Scarpetta novels since they were first published, and have read them all. I joined audible and found the latest novel available, downloaded it and was quite looking forward to experiencing a tale with energy, character and complexity.

Accepting that the book would not be in the internal voice that I am used to, when reading a paper copy, and having had some excellent experiences with audio books, I was raring to go.


Getting used to the narrator took some time, the narrators tone was rather flat, although not to the point of being completely monotone and often seemed mechanical in the pronunciation. Apart from the voice changing to a more masculine tone for Pete Marino, the narration often led me to think I had switched on the narration function of my Kindle!
The story lines were pretty weak, and predictable and crossover for explanation and linking poor. The finale - a disappointment.

I wont be buying another audible Scarpetta novel, or anything else by Patricia Cornwell, as she seems tired and the book is lacklustre. I will also remember that narration by Lorelei King is definitely not for me.

Enjoyed this audio book whilst on holiday in Turkey. Cornwell is definately back to her best in this gripper, Great plot, well written and had the depth I have missed in some of her more recent novels.

Much better than other recent works by same author. Getting back to the quality of storytelling in her early books.



Well narrated as usual by Lorelei King...

thses book are amazeing get as many as you can tgeres a lot but all well wote griping intresting some terrorfireing you get involed woth the cartors

I enjoyed the story. The pace and content held ones attention throughout the book.

Lorelei King an excellent narrator.

Hated the narration accent and style of delivery- terrible characterisation. Story good ending disappointingly unbelievable

great book (as ever from Patricia Cornwell) very well read and easy to listen to.

Although, the narrator was good, I felt the whole story itself, was too much of science, not much on reality.

Absolutely loved this book couldn't put it down. These books are much better grade in the first person. Much more personal and one could relate to K better.

The narrator is always top notch. The story gets bogged down occasionally by medical terminology, but nevertheless the usual good story. Will always be a Scarpetta fan.