Bloodborn [Mass Market Paperback]

Kathryn Fox (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 29, 2009

Two sisters were attacked in their own home.

Only one of them survived. And now she must revisit hell if justice is to be served.

Forensic pathologist Dr. Anya Crichton is incensed over the brutal crime, and she will do everything in her power to see that the three men responsible are punished severely. But the suspects, the Harbourn brothers, are part of a fanatically devoted family of criminals who are expert at sidestepping the law. And suddenly, people connected with the investigation and prosecution are turning up dead.

In the face of an impending legal travesty Anya cannot let fear distract her. But it may be harder to remain calm in light of the nightmare the Harbourns' attorney unearths beneath the floorboards of his own house . . .

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Like Fox, her creator, Anya Crichton is a force of nature. Bloodborn is a medical thriller that grips from first page to last.” (New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs )

About the Author

Kathryn Fox is a medical practitioner with a special interest in forensic medicine. Her bestselling debut novel, Malicious Intent, received international acclaim and was awarded the Davitt Award for adult fiction. Kathryn currently lives in Sydney, Australia.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Harper; Original edition (September 29, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061353345
• ISBN-13: 978-0061353345
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #864,339 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #69 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Mystery & Thrillers > Thrillers > Medical

More About the Author

Kathryn Fox is a medical practitioner with a special interest in forensic medicine. She has worked as a family physician, medical journalist and freelance writer. Her debut novel, Malicious Intent, received international acclaim and won the 2005 Davitt award for Best Crime Novel. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb thriller- devilishly refreshing, October 4, 2009

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Sonja (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bloodborn (Mass Market Paperback)

This is Kathryn Fox's fourth novel. Bloodborn propels along at a fantastic speed, with barely time for a `coffee break'. Right from the start, the reader is plunged into the world of Dr Anya Crichton, forensic pathologist, with its gruesome and shocking crime scene.
Fox's plot is tightly written, without padding and reference to previous works in the series, which makes for a wonderful independent read. Where other mystery/thriller authors rehash previous material, this book is, for lack of a better term -devilishly refreshing.
Sublime morality, qwirky twists along the way and personable characters is what I love about her books.
This is a superb thriller, and I eagerly await her next.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars incredible read!, October 11, 2009

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Marnie (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bloodborn (Mass Market Paperback)

This is an amazing book, recommended by a police friend. I like reading crime books but this one is not just fast-paced, but deals with some pretty gripping issues. I can see why Kathy Reichs gave it such a good wrap (and I'm a fan of her books and work as well). The characters are 3 dimensional, and I was particularly touched by the lead character, Dr Anya Crichton. I'd never heard of forensic medicine before, but it's an exciting change from traditional pathologists, and for me, evoked more emotional involvement, especially with the victims.

Fox cleverly manages to break mounting tension to remind you to breathe again. At one quirky scene, I even laughed out loud, but was quickly back into the suspense again. I didn't predict the twists at the end, which were jaw-dropping, and really effective.

I'd thoroughly recommend this book for anyone who loves crime books, forensics, or interesting stories. Will definitely be looking for more books by this author.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tight plot, realistic forensics..., October 31, 2009

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Jonathan Hayes "Jaze" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bloodborn (Mass Market Paperback)

It wasn't the tight, twisty plot or the engaging characters that kept me speeding through Kathryn Fox's BLOODBORN, but the forensic science. As a veteran forensic pathologist used to seeing legal medicine butchered in novels, it was very satisfying to see forensic medicine realistically portrayed. The Australian setting made it all the more fascinating. More, please!