I was eagerly waiting for the release of "Cause Of Death". I am captivated by Patricia Cornwell's writing, however this book was no match for her previous. I think she did a wonderful job on "From Potter's Field" and that book held my attention, and gave me chills all the way through. I can usually finish a Cornwell book in a weekend, this one took me a couple of weeks. Not an easy book to get into. I look forward to reading more of her books, and can't wait until she writes another