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Livid

A Scarpetta Novel

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Livid

By: Patricia Cornwell
Narrated by: January LaVoy
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In this thrilling installment of the #1 bestselling series, chief medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta finds herself a reluctant star witness in a sensational televised murder trial causing chaos in Old Town Alexandria with the threat of violent protests.

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 telltale 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 . . .

©2022 Patricia Cornwell (P)2022 Grand Central Publishing Crime Crime Thrillers Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction Forensics Emotionally Gripping Exciting Scary

Critic reviews

“Dr. Kay Scarpetta, who keeps us coming back to Patricia Cornwell’s sprawling crime novels, is one tough broad.”—New York Times Book Review
“Scarpetta is brilliant, compassionate and humble, excelling in her profession and in diplomacy."—Library Journal, Starred Review for Autopsy

“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
Intriguing Plot • Forensic Details • Excellent Narration • Technological Elements • Suspenseful Storytelling
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This storyline left me wondering if it was finished. I did not enjoy this book.

Livid not up to standards

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The plot, to me, was weak and unsubstantial with many characters never fully fleshed out — As if this was just a light snack to the author’s usual satisfying fare.

The plot was unengaging

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scarpetta is back great read she is doing what she does best and back to work no bad drama

love this book

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I have always enjoyed the Kay Scarpetta series and this latest novel does not disappoint. It is an intricate and compelling story that will keep you mesmerized to the end. Patricia Cornwell is an amazing storyteller and January LaVoy is a great narrator.

An Intriguing Story

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Kay and crew is back!! Great story with lots of twists and turns. I’m looking forward to the next book!!!

Awesome

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This novel contains very little in way of action and neatly ties everything up in the last hour. I enjoyed the characters, I didn’t care for the storyline.

Not my favorite Scarpetta novel

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She’s written better but I love the Scarpetta series and have read every one so it’s easy for me to get into. I wouldn’t suggest this as a first read or hers

Scarpetta series

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Very current. Not the most enjoyable of the Scarpetta novels.

Worth the read

I miss Kate Reading as reader even though I gave this 5 stars

Livid. Kay Scarpetta

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I enjoyed the book, but the who down it ended very quickly out of nowhere.

A very quick ending.

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A long time fan of Scarpetta, I look forward to these, but it was tough to get through. The narrator was annoying and her weak range made the many male character voices sound silly. The story was entertaining and I’m happy to see that none of the usual characters were killed off. After 20 years of them it I think she’s getting close to changing this, but I hope not.

Not a fan of the narration

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