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Cruel and Unusual

By Patricia Cornwell

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| Paperback | 9780751530445

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When convicted killer RonnieJoe Waddell is executed in Virginia's electric chair, he becomes what shouldbe a routine postmortem case for Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta.But after Waddell's execution, the murders continue, as everyone connectedto him begins to die -- including a member of ScContinue

When convicted killer RonnieJoe Waddell is executed in Virginia's electric chair, he becomes what shouldbe a routine postmortem case for Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta.But after Waddell's execution, the murders continue, as everyone connectedto him begins to die -- including a member of Scarpetta's staff.

Then, when crucial records disappear from her files, Scarpetta comes underfire for incompetence. Caught in a web of political intrigue, betrayed bythose she trusted, Scarpetta must fight to free herself from murderous insinuations-- and threats to her own life.

To save her career, Scarpetta soon finds herself retracing Waddell's bloodyfootprints, following a trail that might lead to long-hidden secrets deepwithin the state government. Either the truth will set her free -- or unleashupon her a punishment both cruel and unusual.

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  • The Best Reviews: Patricia Cornwell, Cruel and Unusual

    "Solid Scarpetta police procedural" Henrico County, Virginia Detective Joe Trent calls the state Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta because of a situation involving thirteen year old Eddie Heath shot in the head with potential sexual components ... (read full critics)

    thebestreviews published on Thu, 16 Sep 2010

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  • The ending will drive you mad

    A book with an ending that makes you utter the word "damn". Or is it only me? Anyway, after reading this book I didn't bother to read "Unnatural Exposure", another Cornwell's book which I bought together with "Cruel & Unusual".

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