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by Patricia Cornwell (Author)
2.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 438 pages
  • Publisher: Sphere; New edition edition (12 Feb 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0751520268
  • ISBN-13: 978-0751520262
  • Product Dimensions: 18 x 10.6 x 3.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 248,846 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Vintage Cornwell: gripping plot, great characters and ironic humour.' COSMPOLITAN 'Cornwell's portrait of a bustling small city with a growing crime problem is believable and incisive.' THE TIMES 'riveting, stay-up-all-night chiller...hugely enjoyable.' ELLE 'Gripping stuff.' WOMAN AND HOME

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'Cornwell's portrait of a bustling small city with a growing crime problem is believable and incisive.'

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1.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK WAS DOA..., 11 Nov 2002
By Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle) - See all my reviews
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I have read a number of other Patricia Cornwell books, from her Dr. Kay Scarpetta series. While they have all varied in quality, they usually range from good to excellent. That is why this book was a complete shock, as it is one of the worst books that I have read in a long time.

This book is not a Dr. Kay Scarpetta series book. Instead, it is a police procedural that focuses on three individuals: Charlotte's stalwart Police Chief Judy Hammer, her drop dead gorgeous Deputy Chief Virginia West, and Andy Brazil, an intrepid, young news reporter. Unfortunately, while the premise may have been inspired, the book fails in its execution, with characters that never quite work, relationships that are far fetched or never quite gel, a plot that lacks focus and fails to capture the reader's imagination, as well as an excess of mediocre writing in need of serious editing.

Readers beware. This book was DOA. Do not spend one cent on this turkey.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars hmmmmm...., 22 Feb 2002
I borrowed this book from my sister, and I hate to say that by the time I had finished it I was left wondering ehy I had bothered.
The characters are unbelievably cliched and so un-engrossing that I really couldn't care less what happened to them.
This is especially true of the two main characters who appear to have mild cases of schizophrenia. This is evident in their constant mood swings and sudden outburts against each other.
I assume that Cornwell writes for a female audience(this is the only reason I can think of why Cosmopolitan would rate this so highly), so this might be the root of my disliking. However, this doesn't excuse such a run-of-the-mill, stereotype-laden, self-indulgent piece of work
Sorry if you're a fan of Ms. Cornwell's, but I really don't rate her!
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1.0 out of 5 stars what went wrong?, 22 Oct 2002
By Lyndsey Knight-O'Brien (leicester uk) - See all my reviews
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I have been an avid fan of Patricia Cornwell for some time now, particularly of her Kay Scarpetta series.Perhaps this is my downfall or is it just that Patricia Cornwell has lost her touch?

The Hornets Nest was such a struggle from the beginning. More characters and complicated personalities than I need to mention, including a cat that seems set on saving himself as well as his owner, perhaps the star of the show?

Sorry, but I found this story to have no solid plot or realistic characters, in contrast to the Scarpetta novels which are oozing with facts and attention to detail, so I ask again, where did it all go wrong? Is this the kind of rubbish i am expected to read if I pick up Southern Cross?

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3.0 out of 5 stars OK, apart from the cat
Not fantastic Patricia Cornwell, but not as hideous as some of her books have been lately. It was a good story with an exciting climax which I'd not seen coming, although with... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mark M

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
As a big fan of Cornwell's other work I was disappointed and somewhat bemused by this book. It was just...strange. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2006 by Net

3.0 out of 5 stars Hornets Nest
Enjoyed most of the Scarpetta series, but am dissapointed with her attempts to write about the police side of things, i found myself skipping pages of twaddle in the hope of... Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2005 by dmcgook

1.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK WAS DOA...
I have read a number of other Patricia Cornwell books, from her Dr. Kay Scarpetta series. While they have all varied in quality, they usually range from good to excellent. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2003 by Lawyeraau

3.0 out of 5 stars Was Alright
Found it a struggle to get into, I had never read anything of hers before. I just picked up the book of a friends shelf, once I got into it though I thought it was better but I... Read more
Published on 13 May 2001 by urban_witch_uk@yahoo.com

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Patricia Cornwell's best book
I have read all of the Kay Scarpetta books and loved every one. I had high expectations of this book but was a bit disappointed. Read more
Published on 28 April 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Who says crime isn't funny?
This is nothing like Cornwell's other novels - and thank goodness for that. Hornets Nest is laced with a serious dose of black humour and far more subtle characterization than in... Read more
Published on 30 May 2000 by Clea Neil

5.0 out of 5 stars Hornet's Nest...A Real Buzz!
Having read all of the Scarpetta series and thoroughly enjoyed them I was concerned that this new series would not live up to the high standards Cornwell had set herself. Read more
Published on 23 May 2000

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
I finished it because there are only about 2 books I've ever not finished, but how dull is this book?

The characters have no redeeming features and the plot meanders. Read more

Published on 20 May 2000 by darren@theposh.freeserve.co.uk

2.0 out of 5 stars OK I suppose
Not a patch on the Scarpetta novels. Ms Cornwell's obsession with food seems to be getting a little out of hand. Is it really necessary to describe every character's every meal?
Published on 12 April 2000

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