Patricia Cornwell
Books
34
Avg Rating
3.8
Years Active
1990-2026
About
Patricia Cornwell is a renowned American crime writer, best known for her meticulously researched forensic thrillers featuring medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta. Born on June 9, 1956, in Miami, Florida, Cornwell began her career as a crime reporter before transitioning to fiction. Her debut novel, "Postmortem," won multiple prestigious awards, establishing her as a pioneer in the forensic thriller genre. Over her career, she's published numerous bestselling novels that combine gripping narratives with cutting-edge science. With a background in journalism and forensic research, Cornwell's work is celebrated for its authenticity and thrilling detail, captivating millions of readers worldwide.
Books (34)
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Depraved Heart
3.69•Thriller
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Livid
3.94•Adventure
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Flesh and Blood
3.76•Thriller
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Black Notice
3.91•Thriller
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Book of the Dead
3.70•Thriller
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Point Of Origin
4.04•Thriller
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The Body Farm
4.07•Thriller
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Trace
3.82•Thriller
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Cause of Death
3.94•Thriller
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The Scarpetta Factor
3.74•Thriller
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Sharp Force
4.08•Thriller
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Blow Fly
3.81•Thriller
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From Potter's Field
4.06•Thriller
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Red Mist
3.82•Thriller
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Port Mortuary
3.64•Thriller
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Unnatural Exposure
4.07•Thriller
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Predator
3.72•Thriller
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Southern Cross
3.31•Thriller
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The Last Precinct
3.89•Thriller
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Cruel and Unusual
4.13•Police Procedural
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Body of Evidence
4.04•Thriller
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Postmortem
4.03•Mystery
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The Bone Bed
3.75•Thriller
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All That Remains
4.07•Thriller
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Dust
3.69•Thriller
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Identity Unknown
4.28•Thriller
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Portrait of a Killer
3.48•True Crime
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Scarpetta
3.86•Thriller
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Isle of Dogs
3.14•Thriller
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Chaos
3.66•Thriller
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Unnatural Death
4.00•Thriller
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The Front
3.18•Mystery
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Autopsy
3.84•Thriller
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True Crime
4.02•Memoir
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