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Dust

By: Patricia Cornwell
Narrated by: Lorelei King
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Summary

The body of a woman has been discovered inside the gates of MIT, draped in an unusual cloth. An examination reveals that the body is covered in a fine dust that under ultra-violet light fluoresces blood-red, emerald-green and sapphire-blue. As Kay Scarpetta pieces together the evidence, she draws herself and her team deeper into the dark world of designer drugs, drone technology and shocking corruption at the highest level.

©2013 Cornwell Entetainment Ltd (P)2014 W F Howes Ltd

Critic reviews

"America’s most stimulating and chilling writer of Crime fiction." ( The Times)
"A perfectly formed thriller." ( Sun)

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lorelei kings way of reading the book

very well narrated yet again, a very enjoyable listen. Starting the next Scarpetta book straight away!

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this ladys done it again

thses book are amazeing this lady plots just get better and better griping makes you think your there makes you real get into thses books book to hear over and over

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not one of her best books

I had to restart this 3 times. just could not get into it. I think it is one of those audios you have to read.

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I found the narration very AI / computer generated like and difficult to listen to. Story was ok

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great for travelling

Would you listen to Dust again? Why?

probably not, why? it is a typical Scarpetta novel, once listened too, no need to go back and listen again

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

the most interesting part is the references to new sping technology, the least interesting was about scarpetta's neice

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The last chapter - won't give it away.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Listen to in the car travelling to work

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Another Scarpetta classic

Loved the story and the characters as always. Well read, found it easy to identify with them. As with all Kay Scarpette stories, the details are so fascinating and help draw you into her world.p

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Dust

Patricia Cornwell's book 'Dust', is as always a layered masterpiece. All the expected players doing their bit to bring to life this story. Excellent.

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You won't be disappointed!

Whenever I read or listen to a book by one of my favourite authors, I worry that I may be disappointed, that it may not be as good as others that I've read. "Dust" by Patricia Cornwell was as beautifully crafted as I would have expected from her. The story is complex and satisfying, with a well balanced narrative, rich in story telling and description of both people and places. Lorelei King reads well, and unobtrusively, switching voices and characterisations unnoticeably. If you haven't read Cornwell before, she will fill you in as far as Kay Scarpetta's history is concerned, subtlety, making sure that the reader is not left wondering about the heroine and her background. A very good story, with a satisfying denouement.

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Not a classic

Perhaps I have moved on. In the past I have found her novels gripping and exciting. It is over 12 months since I listened to a Scarpetta book and either my tastes have changed or this is not a good story.

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Patricia Cornwall is 1 of my favourite authors

I thought I was up to date with Patricia's books. was thrilled to find this one on my new addiction of Audible books.
Fabulous, going to buy as many as I can afford.

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