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Cruel and Unusual

By: Patricia Cornwell
Narrated by: C. J. Critt
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When an executed murderer’s fingerprints turn up at a new crime scene, Kay Scarpetta investigates. Prepare for the kind of riveting suspense this best-selling author delivers so well.

©1993 Patricia D. Cornwell (P)1993 Recorded Books, LLC

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Another great book in the series.

Another great book wish the end was a little better but I'm sure it will continue.

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Edge of my seat

I love Kay Scarpetta! I was on the edge of my seat for most of this book. I couldn’t figure how they switched the inmate. I kept thinking that maybe it was a brother or something, lol! Great read!

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One of my favorite one!

I totally loved this story. The plot was unimaginable and thickened all the way to the end. I an anxiously onto the next bool in this series!

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My favorite so far!

I've been listening to all the Kay Scarpetta books and I'm loving them! The best part is how C.J. Critt really brings the characters to life. She's an amazing talent.

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entertaining

good listening, a little hard to follow with narrator, voices seemed to mix the characters not distingusable enpugh

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Lucy is back!

This book was a roller coaster of everything that happened. It was nice to have Lucy back for a visit again! I love how Kay is beyond impressed with Lucy’s tech skills. Another great addition to the series!

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Riveting story, performance was good.

Overall I found the story fascinating. Initially, the narration seemed great, but as the story continued, I found that the loud breathing became distracting to me. The vocal quality, however, was great.

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Love this series

I have finally found my next go to series for when I’m in a slump and need something I can count on to not disappoint. The stories are interesting and well paced. The characters are well rounded and likable if occasionally irascible (Marino). And the narrator is perfection. She does something almost no other woman can do which is voice a male character voice. Nothing not to love here. Highly recommended!

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If it's got to be....Let it be Scarpetta

Engaging in the sense that you feel as if you, too are trying to put the pieces together!

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Yay Kay... AGAIN...👍👍👍

Again wonderfully complex and spectacularly convoluted. The dialog and scene visuals are expertly depicted by Ms Critt's superb vocal skill. Very well done on all levels, this installation kept me raptly listening for hours straight. Will definitely continue the series... 👍👍👍

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