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Livid

The chilling Kay Scarpetta thriller
By Patricia Cornwell
Series: Kay Scarpetta
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Livid by Patricia Cornwell is a gripping crime thriller featuring forensic pathologist Dr Kay Scarpetta. As she delves into the complexities of a high-profile legal investigation, Scarpetta faces a tangled web of deception and peril. The plot intricately weaves personal challenges and professional dilemmas, leading her to confront dangers that test her limits and resolve.
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Livid by Patricia Cornwell

If you enjoy gripping forensic investigations and are thrilled by the intricacies of crime-solving, this book will captivate you. Patricia Cornwell's masterful storytelling immerses you in a world of suspense and mystery, offering a deep dive into the complexities of both the criminal mind and the scientific process that brings them to justice.

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Livid

THE NEW THRILLER IN THE 120-MILLION-COPY-BESTSELLING KAY SCARPETTA SERIES

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THE THRILLING NEW KAY SCARPETTA MYSTERY FROM THE #1 GLOBAL BESTSELLER 'I'M STILL SEEING STARS . . . KAY SCARPETTA IS THE SAME GRUMPY, WONDERFUL, RIVETING PERSONALITY SHE'S ALWAYS BEEN AND SHE'S ONLY GETTING BETTER WITH TIME' — JAMES PATTERSON Murder and mayhem. Scarpetta is back, and she's racing against the clock . . .

Chief medical examiner Kay Scarpetta is the reluctant star witness in a sensational murder trial when she receives shocking news. The judge's sister has been found dead. At first glance, it appears to be a home invasion, but then why was nothing stolen, and why is the garden strewn with dead plants and insects?

Although there is no apparent cause of death, Scarpetta recognizes tell-tale signs of the unthinkable, and she knows the worst is yet to come. The forensic pathologist finds herself pitted against a powerful force that returns her to the past, and her time to catch the killer is running out . . .

SCARPETTA WILL RETURN IN UNNATURAL DEATH, COMING SOON

'RIVETING' — THE TIMES

'CORNWELL'S ON BLISTERING FORM AND THIS ABSORBING THRILLER WILL KEEP YOU HOOKED' — SUN

'CORNWELL KNOWS HOW TO CRAFT A MEAN PAGE-TURNER AND LIVID IS NO EXCEPTION' — TELEGRAPH

'ONE OF THE BEST CRIME WRITERS WRITING TODAY' — GUARDIAN

'GRIPPING . . . SOUND THE KLAXON, DR KAY SCARPETTA IS BACK' — HEAT

'SCARPETTA'S 26TH OUTING AND THE PLOTTING REMAINS EVERY BIT AS FRESH AS WHEN WE WERE INTRODUCED TO HER' — BELFAST TELEGRAPH

'ASTONISHING . . . THIRTY YEARS ON, THERE'S STILL NO OTHER CRIME WRITER LIKE HER' — SUNDAY TIMES

Series: Kay Scarpetta

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The book is heralded as a gripping and absorbing thriller, with Patricia Cornwell showcasing her flair for crafting compelling page-turners. Kay Scarpetta, the protagonist, remains engaging and dynamic, with reviewers praising the series' ability to stay fresh and exciting even after several decades. Fans are thrilled by its riveting narrative, and Cornwell is celebrated for her expertise in forensic science within the crime genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408725849

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 368

Collections

Crime & Thriller Education & Reference Fiction General Fiction Patricia Cornwell Psychological Thriller Series: Kay Scarpetta

About the Author

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 d'Aventures - 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, Cornwell's novels and iconic characters are known around the world. Beyond the Scarpetta series, Cornwell has written the definitive nonfiction account of Jack the Ripper's identity, cookbooks, a children's 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.

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