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The Complete Patricia Cornwell Companion

by · 2005

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One of today's hottest writers, Patricia Cornwell has pushed the envelope with her popular character Kay Scarpetta, her cutting-edge nonfiction work, Portrait of a Killer, and her own TV appearances covering investigations into Jack the Ripper and the mysterious death of Princess Diana.Now, devoted fans can delve into her life and work with this definitive guide. The Complete Patricia Cornwell Companionfeatures:

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Book-by-book synopses with excerpts and little-known facts

An examination of Cornwell's life, writing accomplishments, and forensic expertise

Character portraits of both good guys and bad guys-from Kay Scarpetta, Pete Marino, and Andy Brazil to the cold-hearted killers

A handy in-depth chronology of all her novels

The many connections between the author's life history and her fascinating fiction

A comprehensive list of settings-from Tangier Island to Paris

Forensic detection "shop talk" and procedures

Genre
crimecrimeMore like thisLess of thispolice proceduralpolice proceduralMore like thisLess of this
Setting
20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of thisRichmondRichmondMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 368 pages

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