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Filled with tension and continual surprises, Unnatural Exposure is a thrilling chapter in Virginia Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta's life--and a triumph for #1 New York Times best-selling author Patricia Cornwell. The body of an elderly woman is found dismembered in a Virginia landfill. Scarpetta initially believes the clues mirror that of a serial killer she's tracked before, but upon further investigation, she discovers puzzling pox-like erruptions on the woman's body that, perhaps, point in another direction. When the killer contacts her via e-mail, Scarpetta enlists the aid of her computer-savvy niece, Lucy, to help track this monster through cyberspace. Learning that the Virginia victim was exposed to a high-tech virus that might unleash an epidemic, Scarpetta realizes she's dealing with a sophisticated mind. Her investigation leads her from the government's biological defense facility in Utah, to Atlanta's Center for Disease Control--and eventually to quarrantine, when it is discovered that Scarpetta has been exposed to this fatal virus. Along the way, she's forced to deal with the unscrupulous ambitions of a slick FBI agent, Lucy's problems, and her own turbulent feelings for Agent Wesley Benton.
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"Scarpetta travels around the country trying to contain an unidentified smallpox like virus. A body found in Virginia is linked to one in Ireland. She's up against a killer the likes she has never seen. The story takes many twists and turn before coming to a conclusion."
— Jeanne (4 out of 5 stars)
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Relentlessly intense … Stark and gripping … Scarpetta is back on her game and in peak form …"--- New York Times Book Review
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A New York Times bestseller
Unnatural Exposure Listener Reviews
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" Scarpetta #8 "
— Cheryl, 2/12/2014 -
" I love Dr. Scarpetta "
— Teresa, 2/10/2014 -
" Trying again with Ms Cornwell. Going no better than before "
— David, 2/6/2014 -
" I've read a couple of her Kay Scarpetta books and I've enjoyed them--perfect for reading on the train. I never can figure out who the killer is before he/she is revealed. "
— Valerie, 2/4/2014 -
" I did not like about it was the semi-absence of Marino. I can never get enough of his paranoid, politically incorrect humor. "
— Andra, 2/1/2014 -
" For the full review -- including the fact that I didn't hate this as much as I thought I would; progress! -- follow the link to That's What She Read. "
— Alaina, 1/27/2014 -
" you know.. once you start something, you just have to finish. i'm officially hooked and have to just keep reading!! "
— Winnie, 1/22/2014 -
" Another great Kay Scarpetta novel. I love this character. "
— Susan, 1/20/2014 -
" Dr. Scarpetta interseting murder story .... "
— Ajiek, 1/13/2014 -
" Love all of Patrical Cornwell's books the 'Scarpeta' series are brilliant, she is a master of her craft. "
— Theresa, 1/9/2014 -
" This one was more personal and a bit sad, but excellent in its details and descriptions of events and characters. "
— Annette, 12/28/2013 -
" Unnatural Exposure was a great read! Wasnt exactly my type of mystery book but I still loved it. "
— Kim, 11/19/2013 -
" Ok, so this book is crap, so sue me. At least Patricia Cornwell writes fairly well and you kinda learn something. I will have to say, though, this wasn't the best Kay Scarpetta book I've read. It was a little too confusing and Law and Order for me. I am going to visit Tangiers Island now, though. "
— Megan, 11/19/2013 -
" I didn't quite like this book. It was a little confusing for me, but in the end, I didn't like the outcome of the whole small pox confusion. Patricia Cornwell is usually a pretty good writer, but I don't know what happened to this book. "
— Jaime, 11/5/2013 -
" Very well researched but sometimes disturbing - great ending. "
— Roy, 10/4/2013 -
" Another good Kay Scarpetta book. I can't handle the graphic crime details too often, but I love the characters and keep coming back for a visit from time to time. "
— Pam, 8/4/2013 -
" Formula gets old after a while. "
— Roland, 1/31/2013 -
" I am loving this series so much!!!!!!!!!!! "
— Shellie, 12/3/2012 -
" I am reading all the Kay Scarpeta books in order. They move nicely and I like the character development from book to book. "
— Deb, 8/18/2012 -
" "Scattered and unfocused. Not firmly rooted in Kay's pov. Almost the opposite of Postmortem which was so tightly controlled and fast. Had trouble getting through it." "
— Erich, 5/29/2012 -
" A good lead in novel to Scarpetta #9. This is kinda slow, but it's good nonetheless. Sets a good groundwork in a specific relationship in Kay's life. "
— Hanna, 4/20/2012 -
" really enjoyed this book, i like how each book is a different case but there are still parts of a continuous story in "
— Sarah, 10/29/2011 -
" I really like the way Cornwell describes the in depth intricacies of the life of an ME. "
— Amie, 9/7/2011 -
" All in all, a good book if you like that kind of genre. Good thing is that all medical terms and police acronyms are explained immediately so you don't have to search at the end of the book. Quite many twists in the plot that keep you interested. "
— Maca_48, 7/21/2011 -
" I wish I could be a bigger fan of Patricia Cornwell. Her books certainly are readable, even gripping at times, but they frequently leave me unstatisfied. In this particular book, we don't meet the killer until the last chapter. Not fair. "
— Erika, 6/16/2011 -
" This book has a weird twist to it. I liked the character development but I don't like how everyone Scarpetta is close to or works with keeps dying. Also not sure if I like Benton and Scarpetta as a couple, yet either. I like the knowledge in this book but it wasn't a favorite of mine. "
— Jessica, 5/17/2011 -
" A change of pace from Cornwell's usual writing style. Told in first person so it threw me off at first because I'm not used to reading from Scarpetta's direct point of view. But it had a good plot and fit nicely in the Kay Scarpetta series. "
— Emily, 5/7/2011 -
" Formula gets old after a while. "
— Roland, 5/6/2011 -
" Not one of her better ones. "
— Melissa, 4/28/2011 -
" With this book, she starts a downward spiral of. Increasingly unlikely scenarios and ego-ridden plots. "
— Genie, 3/3/2011 -
" Another great Kay Scarpetta novel. I love this character. "
— Susan, 1/16/2011 -
" I read all the books in the Scarpetta series. I really like the characters and the mysteries. There is nothing earth-shattering about the writing or the concept, but they are fun and entertaining books and easy to read. "
— Thenerdmom, 12/31/2010 -
" Totally enjoyed this book. It is interesting the relationship between Kay and her niece Lucy and I wish there were more scenes of their interaction. Both women seem to be very busy with their careers. "
— Linda, 12/28/2010 -
" Eh... It wasn't her best, but it's another good one in the series of Kay Scarpetta. "
— Shanan, 12/14/2010 -
" don't get smallpox or you'll die! "
— Melissa, 11/1/2010
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 C. J. Critt
C. J. Critt is a veteran of Broadway, regional theater, poetry slams, and solo shows. Hailed “Spoken Word Queen” by the Dallas Observer, Critt is a produced writer-director, an Audie nominee, and a CableACE Award winner.