Unnatural Death: A Scarpetta Novel by Patricia Cornwell Paperback Book

Description: Unnatural Death by Patricia Cornwell Two mauled bodies in the woods. Top secret autopsies. The most chilling cases of Scarpettas career. In this thrilling new installment of Patricia Cornwells #1 bestselling Scarpetta series, chief medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta finds herself in a Northern Virginia wilderness examining the remains of two campers wanted by federal law enforcement. The victims have been savaged beyond recognition, and other evidence is terrifying and baffling, including a larger-than-life footprint. After one of the most frightening body retrievals of her career, Scarpetta must discover who would commit murders this savage, and why. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography In 1990, Patricia Cornwell sold her first novel, Postmortem, while working at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond, Virginia. An auspicious debut, it went on to win the Edgar, Creasey, Anthony, and Macavity Awards, as well as the French Prix du Roman dAventures--the first book ever to claim all these distinctions in a single year. Growing into an international phenomenon, the Scarpetta series won Cornwell the Sherlock Award for best detective created by an American author, the Gold Dagger Award, the RBA Thriller Award, and the Medal of Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters for her contributions to literary and artistic development. Today, Cornwells novels and iconic characters are known around the world. Beyond the Scarpetta series, Cornwell has written the definitive nonfiction account of Jack the Rippers identity, cookbooks, a childrens book, a biography of Ruth Graham, and three other fictional series based on the characters Win Garano, Andy Brazil, and Captain Calli Chase. Cornwell continues exploring the latest space-age technologies and threats relevant to contemporary life. Her interests range from the morgue to artificial intelligence and include visits to Interpol, the Pentagon, the U.S. Secret Service, and NASA. Cornwell was born in Miami. She grew up in Montreat, North Carolina, and now lives and works in Boston. Review "Its been more than 30 years since Scarpettas debut, and shes still seeking dignity for the victims under her care while fighting against shadowy government forces and long-standing nemeses."--KirkusPRAISE FOR PATRICIA CORNWELL: "Dr. Kay Scarpetta, who keeps us coming back to Patricia Cornwells sprawling crime novels, is one tough broad."--New York Times Book Review"Cornwells demonic plot shifts and changes almost page by page, so the readers spun round not knowing what to believe."--Providence Journal, Praise for Depraved Heart"Everyone knows Scarpetta; she has the wit, intelligence, and strength that any forensic sleuth should own. This never-stop action plot is yet another gift to readers from Patricia Cornwell-a literary artist that is never going to stop writing some of the best and most memorable thrillers out there."--Suspense Magazine"Scarpetta is brilliant, compassionate and humble, excelling in her profession and in diplomacy."--Library Journal, Starred Review for AutopsyPatricia Cornwell is a "masterful mysterian."--Kirkus Reviews Details ISBN1538743183 Publisher Grand Central Publishing Series Kay Scarpetta Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781538743188 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-07-16 Imprint Grand Central Publishing Subtitle A Scarpetta Novel DEWEY 813.54 Audience General Pages 432 Author Patricia Cornwell We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160772313;

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