Unnatural Exposure

By: Patricia Cornwell

Narrated by: C.J. Critt

Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

Unnatural Exposure is the 8th book in the Kay Scarpetta series.

Don't miss the other titles in Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta series.

©1997 Patricia Daniels Cornwell (P)2002 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"Cool, abrasive, with an edge sharper than a Stryker saw." (The New York Times Book Review)
"In this return to the luridly fascinating world of Dr. Kay Scarpetta, Cornwell delivers the goods." (Publishers Weekly)

Another Patricia great

Unnatural Exposure, like all the Scarpetta books, are really good, they can be read in a series or singly, but understand back references help the read of later books. Another great book by Cornwell.

Great Book!

I love the author. I wasn't fond of the narrator. I am looking forward to the next book.

Kay Scarpetta Series, like them a lot!

It wasn't a favorite in the series, but it is still a good book. The narrator is good as well.

A lot of Nothing Happening

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

No - it dragged on and didn't seem to get anywhere.

Any additional comments?

I love the Scarpetta series, but couldn't hold out to the end on this one. Very little substance.

I have come to love these books...

And I have finally gotten used to the narrator's shortcomings. Matter of fact I've come to expect them. Now, Audible has gone and changed narrators on me! The new narrator starts on the next book and she's worse. I give up...

narrator

I like the story a lot but the narrator is awful. She sounds mad, and when reading the part of Kay she sounds like she is talking down to everyone.

Good story ruined by narrator!

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Not on audible version

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Not really,but may have been lack of talent of narrator

What didn’t you like about C.J. Critt’s performance?

Totally missed proper inflections - a grade schooler learning to read might have done a better job! This woman should not be allowed to ruin another book for anyone!

Do you think Unnatural Exposure needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Not necessary

Any additional comments?

Have always enjoyed Cornwell's books, but will never listen to another narrated by C.J.Critt- what a shame:(

not my fav

I started this book 5x before I finally struggled through it to the very end.

Choppy, and disappointing

I expected much more. The characters are well designed, and it is nice to follow them through the series. However, the story got bogged down with - I'm not sure what. But at times I was just waiting for it to get going. Then the ending was extremely disappointing. It was just 'there'. Oh well, I will try again, I usually enjoy her work.

I'll keep listening...

As this segment of Kay Scarpetta's life comes to a close, so also does
C.J. Critt's narration. As much as I'm not looking forward to a different narrator, I have come to love these characters like they were personal friends. I'll continue with the series as long as there are books to be read or listened to on Audible. Thank you for another fantastic book Ms. Cornwell!