Cruel and Unusual by Patricia Cornwell (English)

Description: Cruel and Unusual by Patricia Cornwell, Lorelei King "Killing me wont kill the beast," are the last words of rapist-murderer Ronnie Joe Waddell, written four days before his execution. But they cant explain how Dr Kay Scarpetta finds Waddells fingerprints on another crime scene – after shed performed his autopsy.If this is some sort of game, Scarpetta seems to be the target. And if the next victim is someone she knows, the punishment will be cruel and unusual. LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Patricia Cornwell sold her first novel, Postmortem, while working as a computer analyst at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond, Virginia. To date, Cornwells books have sold some 100 million copies in thirty-six languages in over 120 countries. Shes authored twenty-six New York Times bestsellers.Patricias novels center primarily on medical examiner Kay Scarpetta along with her tech-savvy niece Lucy and fellow investigator Pete Marino. Patricias literary career expands outside the realm of the Kay Scarpetta series – shes authored a definitive account of Jack the Rippers identity, two cookbooks (Food to Die For and Scarpettas Winter Table), a childrens book (Lifes Little Fable), and a biography of Ruth Graham. Shes also developed two other series based on Win Garano, an upstart Boston detective, and Andy Brazil, an enterprising Charlotte reporter.Though Cornwell now lives in Boston, she was born in Miami and grew up in Montreat, North Carolina. After earning her degree in English from Davidson College in 1979, she began working at the Charlotte Observer, taking whatever stories came her way and rapidly advancing from listing television programs to covering the police beat.When not writing from her Boston home, Patricia tirelessly researches cutting-edge forensic technologies to include in her work. Her interests span outside the literary: Patricia co-founded the National Forensic Academy and created a Chair in Organic Science at Harvard. She appears as a forensic consultant on CNN and serves as a member of Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospitals National Council, where she advocates for psychiatric research. Shes helped fund the ICU at Cornells Animal Hospital, the scientific study of a Confederate submarine, the archaeological excavation of Jamestown, and a variety of law enforcement charities. Patricia is also committed to funding scholarships and literacy programs. Her advice to aspiring authors: "Start writing. And dont take no for an answer." Lorelei King is an accomplished American actress working in the UK. She has appeared in ITVs soap opera Emmerdale and in films Shining Through, Notting Hill, 24 Hours in London and The House of Mirth. Lorelei is a multi-award-winning narrator of audiobooks, as well as a writer, script editor and co-founder of the digital publishing company, Creative Content Ltd. Review A knockout. -- PEOPLEIngenious ... a first-rate storyteller. -- Los Angeles Times Book ReviewEngrossing ... an extremely effective novel of suspense, in all its varieties ... Corwells sleuth is the best in the business. -- Entertainment Weekly Promotional In this fourth Kay Scarpetta mystery, the chief medical examiner for the state of Virginia is challenged by a gruesome murder and confusing evidence. Details ISBN1486226191 Author Lorelei King Publisher Bolinda Publishing Year 2014 Narrator Lorelei King ISBN-10 1486226191 ISBN-13 9781486226191 Publication Date 2014-08-01 Place of Publication Tullamarine Country of Publication Australia Playing time 574 Imprint Bolinda Audio Books Language English Media Audio Product DEWEY 813.54 Series Number 4 UK Release Date 2014-08-01 AU Release Date 2014-08-01 NZ Release Date 2014-08-01 Series Kay Scarpetta Edition Description Unabridged edition Audience General 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:126857269;

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