THE LAST PRECINCT by PATRICIA CORNWELL

This is PATIRCIA CORNWELL'S THE LAST PRECINCT – 2000. ISBN 0-399-14625-3. The Last Precinct is the eleventh book of the Dr. Kay Scarpetta series.

SYNOPSIS: Following the death of Diane Bray in Black Notice, Kay finds herself the target of a corrupt police investigation that will dredge her darkest secrets from the deepest corners of her past. Torn between a desire to clear her name and the instinct of a wounded animal to turn against even its would-be rescuers, Kay sifts through the forensic evidence that seems to link Chandonne to other horrific events in her past, up to and including the murder of her lover, Benton Wesley. Physical analysis, however, will not be enough to right her up-ended world. Instead, Kay must rely on the strategic support of her niece, cofounder of the Last Precinct, and on her willingness to examine her own fears, misconceptions, and anything-but-altruistic motives.

This book was published by the G.P. PUTNAM'S SONS in Berkeley Publishing Group in 2000. It is the HARDBACK edition. I am not a professional book grader but I would consider this book to be in NEW NEVER BEEN READ CONDITION. The cover jacket shows very little wear. There is a bit of bumping around the edges and a very small tear on the lower right hand corner and a bit of crumpling on the upper spine area. This book has never been read and any wear would be attributable to shelf wear. The pages are crisp, clean and complete. I would consider this to be a great gift or a wonderful addition to any Patricia Cornwell collection. This book comes from a non-smoking environment and has been stored in an archival box. It will be bagged and wrapped in cardboard when shipped.