April 2026 Reads

Flesh and Blood – Patricia Cornwell

Book number 22 in the Kay Scarpetta series has Dr. Kay Scarpetta in a game of cat and mouse with an unknown opponent. Kay and Benton are planning to get away for her birthday but she is called into a crime scene by Marino. The murder was a sniper shot that left no trace behind. Additional bodies showing up. As they follow a trail it appears that whoever is doing this is targeting those close to Kay. Who from their past is targeting them? Will they be able to stay a step ahead of them?

This is your typical Scarpetta book. This was a long and slow read for me. I usually enjoy Scarpetta books but my slow reading slum may not have done this book justice.

Rating 3 Stars

Paper Cut – Rachel Taff

Lucy Golden is an icon in the world of true crime. Lucy committed a murder while escaping a cult as a teenager. In present day Lucy is trying to stay relevant today by agreeing to be interviewed for a documentary all the while trying to fend off a stalker, keeping her secrets from what truly happened all those years ago, dealing with her famous mother, and strained relationship with her rock star sister.

The story takes place in present day and in the summer of the late 1990’s. You learn how Lucy became entangled with the cult, what happened to the cult leader. The twists and turns the books take keep you enthralled from beginning to end.

Rating: 5 Star