by Patricia Cornwell. A fourteen year old is found dead with no evidence or cause of death. Trace was written by Patricia Cornwell, and published by Time Warner in 2005.. Patricia Cornwell’s books are difficult to start I often have this problem with her books.. I read the first two chapters of this book, and only returned to finish it half a year later. Book Review 3 of 5 stars to Scarpetta, the 16th book in the "Kay Scarpetta" thriller series, written in 2008 by Patricia Cornwell.In this book, Kay takes an assignment in NYC, where she's handling another crazy potential killer, but one who claims to have a connection to her -- again. kirkus review Five years after getting eased out in a nasty political brawl, Dr. Kay Scarpetta ( Blow Fly , 2003, etc.) The story is essentially set in modern day Richmond and revolves around D. Kay Scarpetta returning after five years to help on a case. is back in Richmond to battle still another monstrous killer. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Trace: A Scarpetta Novel (Basic) by Patricia D. Cornwell (2004-11-12) at Amazon.com. Anyway, I should have just read the last few chapters, as the solution to the mystery was all there. I love Patricia Cornwell's books. I'm not used to that with Cornwell. It was way too graphic, as medical examiner Kay Scarpetta performed a grisly autopsy while speculating on the bizarre manner in which the person was killed. Scarpetta’s new boss – Dr. Joel Marcus… Reading her comforts me even though the topic is violence and death. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Compare Patricia Cornwell, Trace with other Crime, Thrillers & Mystery Books book reviews online at Review Centre Review Trace. I don't remember which book it was, but the first time I tried to read Patricia Cornwell I gave up after about four pages. This book was just as engaging as most of her books but it ended with a lot unanswered. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Trace. Trace by Patricia Cornwell Another Scarpetta novel by Patricia Cornwell. Virginia’s newly appointed Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Joel Marcus, hasn’t a clue why 14-year-old Gilly Paulsson died. Read reviews of Patricia Cornwell, Trace in Crime, Thrillers & Mystery Books. Patricia Cornwell at Amazon.com.