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In the extraordinary new novel by Patricia Cornwell-the world's #1 bestselling crime writer-forensic expert Kay Scarpetta is surrounded by familiar faces, yet traveling down the unfamiliar road of fame. A CNN producer wants her to launch a TV show called The Scarpetta Factor. But the glare of the spotlight could make Kay a target for the very killers she would put behind bars...
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"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 (4 out of 5 stars)
The Scarpetta Factor Listener Reviews
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" Definitely will scare you into password protecting your smart phone. "
— Leah, 2/13/2014 -
" took me forever to get through it... read a few others since i started this one... really had to force myself to get to the ending that was such a letdown. let's get some new villains.. and maybe some new lead characters while we're at it! "
— Nancy, 2/6/2014 -
" It was okay. I'm a big Cornwell fan but I think she has taken these characters as far as they can go. "
— VP, 1/31/2014 -
" Everyone is still together, Kay, Lucy, Pete, and Benton. "
— Clifford, 1/27/2014 -
" More depressed characters. A visit to the past. The best part was when Scarpetta finally, uncontrollably, irrationally lost it after a bomb delivery. I don't think Cornwell invests much of herself or her talent in this series any more. May be time to let it rest. "
— Scout, 1/25/2014 -
" OK for a downloaded audio book from the library. "
— Cynthia, 1/25/2014 -
" This book was better than her last one. Her writing was back to the way she wrote the first books in the series. If you are a Scarpetta fan you will enjoy this book. "
— Mary, 1/19/2014 -
" Ok, glad I listened to it and not spent the time to actually read. "
— Karin, 12/2/2013 -
" SUMMER READING CLUB: "Very good mystery novel. A bit long at 500 pages. Interesting reading with all Cornwell's favorite characters. Although 3/4 through the book the interest and intensity slacks off. Find subplots not fully developed." "
— Valley, 10/30/2013 -
" I had read earlier Scarpetta books by Cornwell and enjoyed them. This book was so wordy...some of the events/situations went on and on and on. I put it down several times and only finished it because I was out of reading material. This is the last Cornwell book I'll read. "
— Marge, 10/22/2013 -
" Surprised at how well the series has held up after 17 books. I liked the tie back to a few previous novels' villans, even if only by association. "
— Amanda, 10/4/2013 -
" Just finished this one. I am always amazed at how Patricia Cornwell intertwines the plot and adds to from prior books in the series. I think I missed one or two of the last ones she wrote from this series. Think I need to go back and catch up on them. "
— Christina, 9/25/2013 -
" Least favorite of the Scarpetta series. "
— Elaina, 9/21/2013 -
" Major disappointment. "
— Lhymowitz, 6/18/2013 -
" I really love this series. I learn something evertime I read one of her books and I love the people in the book I have read them all. "
— Patti, 5/30/2013 -
" Talk about boring. Every time I picked this book up I would fall asleep. "
— j, 1/29/2013 -
" Huge improvement over the last Scarpetta novel. I was able to enjoy the characters as well as the story again. "
— Joanie, 1/23/2013 -
" This is the first book from the Scarpetta series that I've read. It was quite catching. After I've read it, i bought another 5 books from the Scarpetta series, so you can say it's addictive :) "
— Madalin, 8/30/2012 -
" not Cornwell's best-couldn't keep my attention, and I was very disappointed "
— JoAnn, 5/23/2012 -
" I love the character Kay Scarpetta.......I've read these books in order and I'm looking forward to getting into this book. "
— Candace, 1/19/2012 -
" Not the best Scarpetta. Felt as if too many threads were being interwoven. "
— Cathie, 11/22/2011 -
" You know, I actually don't care for the glamorous Scarpetta all that much. I can't figure out how she enthralls so many people around her. She seems like the authorial doppleganger of a narcissist. "
— Alison, 10/1/2011 -
" Not one of her best, but ok. "
— Chris, 8/27/2011 -
" Cornwell is back to her fabulous writing. I enjoyed this book a lot. "
— Paula, 7/20/2011 -
" Too many references back to previous books. Too much focus on Lucy. "
— Marie, 5/16/2011 -
" I liked this book, but everyone was soooooooooooooo ANGRY! "
— April, 5/4/2011 -
" Although I liked the book, not sure I like the new style of writing. "
— Marybeth, 4/29/2011 -
" A nice progession of the regular characters, but I am ready for real mystery! Starting Port Mortuary tonight! "
— Epic.rdr, 4/28/2011 -
" Dr Scarpetta is, again, in the middle of an investigation. And again she needs to help her niece, Lucy. "
— Anna, 4/11/2011 -
" Patricia Cornwell is good but this is not one of her best. "
— Tony, 4/7/2011 -
" I read all Patricia Cornwell. This Kay Scarpetta series being my favorite. The books never disappoint. "
— Mary, 3/28/2011 -
" Good Story but too much detail. could have told the story in about 100 pages less. "
— Gary, 3/26/2011 -
" 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 -
" ok but slow because of excess details. good story and ties in with several previous books "
— Lane, 3/21/2011 -
" 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 -
" 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 Burton
Kate Burton, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is best known for her work on Broadway in Hedda Gabler, The Elephant Man, The Constant Wife, and Spring Awakening, as well as on television in Grey’s Anatomy and Empire Falls. Her films include Big Trouble in Little China, The Ice Storm, Unfaithful, and Remember Me. She played the title role in Alice in Wonderland with her father, Richard Burton, on PBS.