Cruel and Unusual

Slight crease to spine, corners bumped, slight edge wear. An attractive copy. "Cornwell embroils Kay Scarpetta in a grisly case involving a recently executed murderer whose fingerprints turn up at a new crime scene. . . "; 16mo - over 5" - 6" tall

From Publisher:

When convicted killer RonnieJoe Waddell is executed in Virginia's electric chair, he becomes what shouldbe a routine postmortem case for Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta.But after Waddell's execution, the murders continue, as everyone connectedto him begins to die -- including a member of Scarpetta's staff.
Then, when crucial records disappear from her files, Scarpetta comes underfire for incompetence. Caught in a web of political intrigue, betrayed bythose she trusted, Scarpetta must fight to free herself from murderous insinuations-- and threats to her own life.
To save her career, Scarpetta soon finds herself retracing Waddell's bloodyfootprints, following a trail that might lead to long-hidden secrets deepwithin the state government. Either the truth will set her free -- or unleashupon her a punishment both cruel and unusual.

Product Info

ISBN: 0380718340

ISBN-13: 9780380718344

Publisher: Morrow/Avon

Year: 1994

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

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