The Scarpetta Factor Audiobook, by Patricia Cornwell Play Audiobook Sample

The Scarpetta Factor Audiobook

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Read By: Kate Reading Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 10.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 8.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Kay Scarpetta Series Release Date: May 2023 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781705081792

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

25

Longest Chapter Length:

60:00 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

15 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

38:43 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

39

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Publisher Description

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.

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"I think I read my first Scarpetta novel at the age of 15 or so. And still Cornwell's work is very good. This was a perfect piece to read while on holiday. Although all the novels are independent stories in a way, the characters have grown throughout the series, which I do like."

— Johanna (4 out of 5 stars)

The Scarpetta Factor Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.02777777777778 out of 53.02777777777778 out of 53.02777777777778 out of 53.02777777777778 out of 53.02777777777778 out of 5 (3.03)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I think I am done with Scarpetta. The last 5 books or so have been the same thing! It was fun while it was good. "

    — Laritza, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I'm starting to feel like I'm a quitter. I had to give up on this book. It was just not holding my interest. It was too wordy and and I couldn't get into it. I used to love Cornwell's book, but I just felt I was wasting my time on this. I'm really sorry to say it. "

    — Frances, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " the earlier books are better, Tired of Kay being so "perfect" and that everyone loves her "

    — Caitlin, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not the best in the series. Seemed to just sort of drag on and felt it still had many loose ends when it was finally over. "

    — Courtney, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Overall, I was disappointed. It held my interest but 3/4 of the book was a rehash of previous books. Definitely not her best or maybe I have just read too many Scarpetta books. "

    — Sally, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another fun read! Love Scarpetta "

    — Dee, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I was a little disappointed in this one. I really felt like it was too rushed and the suspense didn't build the way it has in other books of hers. "

    — Annabelle, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I was stuck between giving this 3 or 4 stars. It was a typical Scarpetta whodunit book. I thought it was entertaining, but not necessarily memorable. "

    — Kelly, 12/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book was so hard to get through. It was slow until the last 150 pages then I was so happy to see the pace pick up and the book become very enjoyable. Still can't give it more than 3 Stars. "

    — Jerri, 12/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Finally! Better than the last few. So much more like the early Scarpetta books. More interior character work and Kay cooking a feast at the end. "

    — Lauri, 10/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Typical Cornwell, but a bit slow in places. "

    — Denice, 9/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Kay Scarpetta is easily among my favorite characters. This book illustrates that even the best authors need strong editors. IMO, this book was way too detailed....the dialogue was ponderous! "

    — Bruce, 7/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I thought the story was poorly developed and executed. After reading other reviews from people who have read a lot of her books they also said this seemed like a poor effort. Maybe some of her earlier books are better. "

    — Arie, 3/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Okay, I'm on the hook again. A better story than the last one, not all computer tech , good old fashioned murder. It could have used some editing-- longer than the story warranted. I am always glad to catch up with Scarpetta and friends. "

    — Anita, 2/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. Patricia Cornwell took her characters to a really deep dark place and is now showing healing and emergence from their dark place. A good read!! "

    — Artha, 1/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " could barely get thru it, was looking forward to getting back to old friends, but this book barely moved, and I didn't recognize my "old friends" "

    — Yaffa, 1/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This book didn't have nearly the action that other of her books have had. "

    — Rebecca, 11/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Always enjoy her books a sure good read, well written and always keeps my interest. "

    — Sherry, 11/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Got this one for xmas too :) another great engaging read, fully enjoyed it. "

    — Evelyn, 11/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Way too long. I used to love her books, but this will be the last of Cornwell's for me. "

    — Susan, 11/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A classic Scarpetta mystery with a great ending. Patricia Cornwell seems to have refreshed this series in the last two books! "

    — Bernadette, 10/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I have read all of the books in the Kay Scarpetta series and I think I am getting tired of her! Each book gets increasingly more involved with technology and for those of us who are technologically challenged it becomes boring. I found myself skipping entire sections. So, goodbye, Dr. Scarpetta. "

    — Peggy, 10/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I so didn't like this book that I didn't even finish it. This character is getting very stale. "

    — TeriC, 9/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Too many references back to previous books. Too much focus on Lucy. "

    — Marie, 5/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Twists and turns of plot with every new page. In addition to her storytelling talents, believable characters and plots, she keeps you up on the latest in forensic science and computer technology. This is why she is one of my favorite mystery writers. "

    — Barbara, 5/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this book, but everyone was soooooooooooooo ANGRY! "

    — April, 5/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Although I liked the book, not sure I like the new style of writing. "

    — Marybeth, 4/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A nice progession of the regular characters, but I am ready for real mystery! Starting Port Mortuary tonight! "

    — Epic.rdr, 4/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Dr Scarpetta is, again, in the middle of an investigation. And again she needs to help her niece, Lucy. "

    — Anna, 4/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Patricia Cornwell is good but this is not one of her best. "

    — Tony, 4/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read all Patricia Cornwell. This Kay Scarpetta series being my favorite. The books never disappoint. "

    — Mary, 3/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good Story but too much detail. could have told the story in about 100 pages less. "

    — Gary, 3/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I have been reading Kay Scarpetta books for years....... This was a nice way to wrap up things with her and Jean Baptiste "

    — Samiee, 3/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " ok but slow because of excess details. good story and ties in with several previous books "

    — Lane, 3/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It must have been too long since I have read one of her other books because I kind of felt lost... "

    — Laura, 3/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I usually enjoy Patricia Cornwall's books. This one seems to be a bit slow and is a newer publication with a date of 2009 printed. Kay Scarpetta is now reunited with her husband Benton Wesley. The story seems to be going to move between the two POV. "

    — Valerie, 3/15/2011

About Patricia Cornwell

Patricia Cornwell is recognized as one of the world’s top bestselling crime authors with many New York Times bestselling novels. She wrote her debut, Postmortem, while working at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond, Virginia, and 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. Beyond the Kay Scarpetta series, she has written a definitive book about Jack the Ripper, a biography, and three more fiction series, among others.

About Kate Reading

Kate Reading has recorded hundreds of audiobooks across many genres, over a thirty year plus career. Audie Awards: The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter (mystery), Breasts (non-fiction), Bellwether (fiction), and Words of Radiance (fantasy). Among other awards, she has been recognized with: the ALA Booklist best of 2019 for Bowlaway (fiction), AudioFile Magazine Voice of the Century, Earphones Awards, Narrator of the Year, Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy, and Publisher’s Weekly’s Listen-Up Award. She records at her home studio, Madison Productions, Inc., in Maryland.