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The Scarpetta Factor

Kay Scarpetta, Book 17

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The Scarpetta Factor

By: Patricia Cornwell
Narrated by: Kate Reading
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In this provocative thriller, forensic expert Kay Scarpetta is surrounded by familiar faces, yet traveling down the unfamiliar road of fame....

It is the week before Christmas. A tanking economy has prompted Dr. Kay Scarpetta—despite her busy schedule and her continuing work as the senior forensic analyst for CNN—to offer her services pro bono to New York City’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. In no time at all, her increased visibility seems to precipitate a string of unexpected and unsettling events, culminating in an ominous package—possibly a bomb—showing up at the front desk of the apartment building where she and her husband, Benton, live. Soon the apparent threat on Scarpetta’s life finds her embroiled in a surreal plot that includes a famous actor accused of an unthinkable sex crime and the disappearance of a beautiful millionaire with whom her niece, Lucy, seems to have shared a secret past.

Scarpetta’s CNN producer wants her to launch a TV show called The Scarpetta Factor. Given the bizarre events already in play, she fears that her growing fame will generate the illusion that she has a “special factor,” a mythical ability to solve all her cases. She wonders if she will end up like other TV personalities: her own stereotype.

©2009 Cornwell Entertainment, Inc. (P)2009 Penguin
Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Genre Fiction Medical Medical & Forensic Mystery Thriller Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Suspense Scary New York Forensics
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Intriguing Story • Excellent Storyline • Returning Cast • Engaging Plot • Compelling Narrative • Gripping Adventure
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Fantastic

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Can always count on Patricia Cornwell for an excellent story. I’ve been reading about these people’s lives for over 20 years.

Most of the loose ends are tied up.

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This book was sooo good! It brought so many emotions out. It was hard to stop reading/listening. The ending was so surprising.

So Good!

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I LOVE this series. As someone who works in the medical field, it’s fascinating to me; but the story, the characters… It’s a universe that builds on itself, and has continuity from book to book. I love the evolution of the characters, the story as it unfolds… Never stop writing this. ❤️

Simply fantastic

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Another great addition to the series! I’m happy for all of them that they can now be happy and at ease!

Lots of emotions in this one!

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Am sure I read this book when it was first published but did not retain the details. Much enjoyed! Very pleasing narration.

Excellent writing

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Yet another insightful and intriguing story from P Cornwell!! I really enjoy this narrator too!

Another Wiinner

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It was overall fantastic, a complete look at the past and present. So many loose ends tied up in a complex and satisfying story!

The ending was more compelling and complete than the previous two books!!

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Patricia Cornwell really works on developing her characters and her scenes as it’s being red. You feel like you’re there and you actually see what’s going on. It’s also great that she uses the same reader multiple multiple times because that way they always have the same voice and you can tell just by the voice just listening

Love Patricia Cornwall

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Great book !! I had to go back and read it a second time one of my favorites from the series

Another hit

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