Patricia Cornwell is a bestselling author known for her crime novels featuring forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta. Her novels have sold over 100 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 36 languages.
- Patricia Cornwell was born on June 9, 1956, in Miami, Florida.
- She worked as a crime reporter for The Charlotte Observer and later became a technical writer and computer analyst for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia.
- She wrote her first novel, 'Postmortem', in 1990 and won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel from the Mystery Writers of America.
- The success of her first novel led to the creation of the Dr. Kay Scarpetta series which has become her most popular and best-known works.
- In addition to her Scarpetta series, Cornwell has also written several standalone novels and a young adult fiction series.
- Cornwell has received numerous awards and honors throughout her career, including the Sherlock Award, the Gold Dagger Award, and the Helmerich Award.
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Cornwell's debut novel and the first in the Dr. Kay Scarpetta series.
The second novel in the Dr. Kay Scarpetta series.
The fifth novel in the Dr. Kay Scarpetta series where she investigates a murder at a research facility for decomposing corpses.
The nineteenth novel in the Dr. Kay Scarpetta series where she investigates a murder that appears to be linked to her past.
A standalone novel about a young woman who seeks revenge on the people who murdered her family.
Patricia Cornwell has written over 30 books, including the popular Dr. Kay Scarpetta series.
The Dr. Kay Scarpetta series follows the life and career of a forensic pathologist as she investigates various crimes and murders.
Patricia Cornwell's writing style is known for being detailed and forensic, reflecting her own background in medical examination and crime reporting.
Patricia Cornwell has won numerous awards throughout her career, including the Edgar Award, the Gold Dagger Award, and the Sherlock Award.
Yes, the Dr. Kay Scarpetta series has been adapted for television in the past, with the character played by actresses such as Jennifer Beals and Elisabeth Shue.