Scarpetta, by Patricia Cornwell

I just finished reading the latest Patricia Cornwell novel, Scarpetta. I have been a big fan of Cornwell, especially of her series featuring forensic specialist, Dr. Kay Scarpetta. But this book is not as enjoyable or as satisfying as earlier books in the series.

In this book the star and title character is the target of a narcissistic serial killer that has infiltrated the NYPD. The story was much easier to predict than other books in the series. But on top of that the undercurrent of emotions going on between the heroine and her most special relationships was not as compelling as in some of the other books.

While I am not about to give up on Cornwell, it was a disappointing read.