Livid

A Scarpetta Novel

By: Patricia Cornwell

Narrated by: January LaVoy

In this thrilling installment of the #1 bestselling series, chief medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta finds herself a reluctant star witness in a sensational televised murder trial causing chaos in Old Town Alexandria with the threat of violent protests.

​Chief medical examiner Kay Scarpetta is the reluctant star witness in a sensational murder trial when she receives shocking news. The judge’s sister has been found dead. At first glance, it appears to be a home invasion, but then why was nothing stolen, and why is the garden strewn with dead plants and insects?

Although there is no apparent cause of death, Scarpetta recognizes telltale signs of the unthinkable, and she knows the worst is yet to come. The forensic pathologist finds herself pitted against a powerful force that returns her to the past, and her time to catch the killer is running out . . .

Critic reviews

“Dr. Kay Scarpetta, who keeps us coming back to Patricia Cornwell’s sprawling crime novels, is one tough broad.”—New York Times Book Review

“Scarpetta is brilliant, compassionate and humble, excelling in her profession and in diplomacy."—Library Journal, Starred Review for Autopsy

Patricia Cornwell is a “masterful mysterian.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Everyone knows Scarpetta; she has the wit, intelligence, and strength that any forensic sleuth should own. This never-stop action plot is yet another gift to readers from Patricia Cornwell-a literary artist that is never going to stop writing some of the best and most memorable thrillers out there.”—Suspense Magazine

"Cornwell’s demonic plot shifts and changes almost page by page, so the reader’s spun round not knowing what to believe.”—Providence Journal, Praise for Depraved Heart

Livid not up to standards

This storyline left me wondering if it was finished. I did not enjoy this book.

The plot was unengaging

The plot, to me, was weak and unsubstantial with many characters never fully fleshed out — As if this was just a light snack to the author’s usual satisfying fare.

love this book

scarpetta is back great read she is doing what she does best and back to work no bad drama

An Intriguing Story

I have always enjoyed the Kay Scarpetta series and this latest novel does not disappoint. It is an intricate and compelling story that will keep you mesmerized to the end. Patricia Cornwell is an amazing storyteller and January LaVoy is a great narrator.

Awesome

Kay and crew is back!! Great story with lots of twists and turns. I’m looking forward to the next book!!!