Postmortem Free Audiobook Download by Patricia Cornwell


Postmortem is the second novel in Patricia Cornwell's Dr. Kay Scarpetta series. The novel follows on from the first, which introduced Dr. Kay Scarpetta and her assistant, Detective Pete Marino. It was published in 1990 and garnered Pulitzer Prize for General Fiction in 1991.

Patricia Cornwell is known for her intelligent and well-written books, but her latest book "Postmortem" was a different beast. The novel tells the story of a pathologist, Dr. Kay Scarpetta who finds herself in an impossible situation when she's called in to find out what happened to a ground crew member who went missing during an expedition on Mt. Everest. The mystery takes Ms. Cornwell through a riveting plot about crime, kidnapping, and murder on the world's highest mountain that will leave you wondering who can be trusted and how do you know when the climax is reached?

A postmortem is an autopsy that takes place after death. The name comes from the Latin word "post mortem", meaning after death. It is conducted as part of a criminal investigation or inquest.

Patricia Cornwell's Postmortem is a fast-paced thriller, filled with forensic details and complicated subplots. The story follows a career woman named Kay Scarpetta in her search for answers after the brutal murder of her niece, Lucy.

Detective Kay Scarpetta's personal life and work are in turmoil when a young scientist who previously worked with her commits suicide. The following evening, the body of a young woman is discovered, and Scarpetta is drawn into the unfolding mystery involving the scientist and his experiments.

Patricia Cornwell has written more than thirty-five novels, including the #1 New York Times bestselling novel One to the Left, One to the Right. Her books have sold over 350 million copies worldwide and have been translated into forty languages. The Postmortem is a fast-paced medical thriller that will leave you wondering what could possibly happen next!

Published Date 2011-03-04
Duration 11 hours 27 minutes
Author Patricia Cornwell
Narrated C.J. Critt
Reviews
(202 Reviews)
Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Mystery, Thriller & Horror
Parent Category Detective Stories

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