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Cruel and Unusual

The Scarpetta Series, Book 4

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Cruel and Unusual

By: Patricia Cornwell
Narrated by: Lorelei King
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When convicted killer Ronnie Joe Waddell is executed in Virginia’s electric chair, he becomes what should be a routine postmortem case for Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta. But after Waddell’s execution the murders continue, as everyone connected to him begins to die – including members of Scarpetta’s staff.

Then, when crucial records disappear from her files, Scarpetta comes under fire for incompetence. Caught in a web of political intrigue and betrayed by those she trusted, Scarpetta must fight to free herself from murderous insinuations and threats to her own life.

To save her career, Scarpetta soon finds herself retracing Waddell’s bloody footprints, following a trail that might lead to long-hidden secrets deep within the state government. Either the truth will set her free…or unleash upon her a punishment both cruel and unusual.

©1993 Patricia Cornwell (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd. Crime Thrillers Genre Fiction Medical Suspense Thriller & Suspense
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The unusual plot, Lucy's perspective as adolescent. Pete's ongoing protective shroud over Kate who he's in love with her ♥️

Cruel and Unusual

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The twist in the plot keep up the momentum. The language flows easily and depicts a realistic picture. Very good

Thoroughly enjoyable

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I love listening to these books they are so enjoyable and exciting. the story teller makes the story very enjoyable.

enjoyable

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very similar to Kathy reichs but is more 'who dunnit' and cohesive story love it

the narration makes the story

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Patricia Cornwell’s book are always good.
Not all the voices are great though. Lucy is a bit weird so is Marino.
But the stories are always great. And I like the character of Kay Scarpetta. I read already a few of the books with her as a protagonist

Always good listening to Patricia Cornwell

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