Series by Patricia Cornwell
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Buy on Amazon1990 · Patricia Cornwell
A killer is stalking the streets of Richmond, Virginia. As bodies mount, Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta is pulled into an investigation…
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Buy on Amazon1991 · Patricia Cornwell
Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta investigates the murder of Beryl Madison, an author whose latest manuscript has disappeared. The novel, set in…
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Buy on Amazon1992 · Patricia Cornwell
All That Remains is a 1992 book by Patricia Cornwell. It is book 3 of the series Kay Scarpetta. Catalog genres: Suspense In Literature, Crime Fiction.
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Buy on Amazon1993 · Patricia Cornwell
On a cold December night in Virginia, convicted murderer Ronnie Joe Waddell is executed in the electric chair. Dr. Kay Scarpetta, the state's chief…
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Buy on Amazon1994 · Patricia Cornwell
Little Emily Steiner was found dead after she left a church meeting in North Carolina and walked home along a lakeside path. Her body was discovered…
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A 1995 novel by Patricia Cornwell. In Richmond, Dr. Kay Scarpetta, chief medical examiner of Virginia and FBI consultant, learns during a late-night…
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Buy on Amazon1996 · Patricia Cornwell
The body of Theodore Andrew Edding was found underwater after a supposed diving session. Forensic expert Kay Scarpetta investigates and begins…
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A 1997 novel by Patricia Cornwell. Dr. Kay Scarpetta returns from Dublin, where she examined a murder victim whose limbs and head were expertly…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Patricia Cornwell
Point of Origin is a 1998 novel by Patricia Cornwell, from the author of Unnatural Exposure and Cause of Death. It pits Virginia's chief medical…
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Buy on Amazon1999 · Patricia Cornwell
A cargo ship arrives at Richmond's Deep Water Terminal from Belgium with a locked, sealed container containing the decomposed remains of a stowaway.…
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Buy on Amazon1996 · Patricia Cornwell
A 1996 novel by Patricia Cornwell set in Charlotte, following three figures inside a metropolitan police department: Andy Brazil, an ambitious young…
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1998 · Patricia Cornwell
Southern Cross is a 1998 novel by Patricia Cornwell, part of her Andy Brazil series. The story follows Police Chief Judy Hammer, who is sent to…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Patricia Cornwell
Patricia Cornwell's Isle of Dogs is a 2001 novel that blends dark humor with a critique of law enforcement. The story begins when the governor of…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Patricia Cornwell written?
We list 35 books by Patricia Cornwell across 2 series, published between 1990–2025 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Patricia Cornwell's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Postmortem.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Patricia Cornwell's books?
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