content: I've read all of Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta books. I like the idea of a strong, professional woman character, who can take care of herself. I find the forensic details of her books, this one particularly, fascinating. However, I think that Scarpetta's choices of not having any life are becoming old. I can't believe that a woman of this strength could be so helpless about having a life outside of work, and in finding SOME happiness someplace. (Does anyone else picture Benton as the Admiral on JAG, or Duchovny's supervisor on X-FILES?) Also, the reason as to the particular intensity of the fires is never disclosed - or did I miss something? I'm looking forward to the next book.