The Unofficial Patricia Cornwell Companion: A Guide to the Bestselling Author's Life and Work
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Book Overview
The Unofficial Patricia Cornwell Companion is the first and only book devoted to this bestselling author and her beloved heroine, forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta. It's the definitive work on Cornwell--encompassing all the details of her life, her body of work, and the deep and intriguing relationship between the two. Including numerous interviews and articles about Cornwell's work, a number of rare photographs of the author and her world, as well as a detailed discussion of each title, the Companion is a fact-packed encyclopedia for the millions of readers who've become hooked on Scarpetta and her creator. Fans will delight in the true insider's look at Richmond, the city Kay Scarpetta calls home, as well as a thorough examination of the geography of Cornwell's world. A glossary of forensic terminology and a guide to the characters who appear in each novel round out the book, making it a useful reference tool in addition to a revealing look at a reclusive author. All in all, The Unofficial Patricia Cornwell Companion is a must-read for each of Patricia Cornwell's millions of fans.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0312307322
ISBN13:9780312307325
Release Date:October 2002
Publisher:Minotaur Books
Length:320 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
When and how does Benton Wesley come back to life?
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I have read all of the books in the Scarpetta series, but the last 5 before the first nine. Could someone tell me in which one Benton reappears? I remember it but can't remember the exact details, and after just finishing Point of Origin, I can't imagine how he didn't really die. HELP!!!
Patricia Cornwell, a Portrait
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Not since Beahm's Stephen King Companion has a book made a writer so accessible. Much like the earlier title, the Patricia Cornwell Companion is an equally fascinating read for folks just getting into Ms. Cornwell's work as well as for experts. Each chapter goes into depth about each book in Cornwell's canon, presenting a breakdown, listing each edition and awards won, reprinting reviews and interviews, and (my favorite) presenting an "A to Z" glossary of each book. The best feature of this book, though, are the Appendices, discussing the facts and details of the life of real-life forensic investigators. A terrific book by a consistantly terrific writer, The Patricia Cornwell companion is a worthy addition to anyone's Cornwell collection.-Kevin Quigley
interesting bio
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Anyone interested in the life and works of Patricia Cornwell will definitely want to buy and immediately read THE UNOFFICIAL PATRICIA CORNWELL COMPANION. The first section is a mini-biography on the author, highlighting the high points of her life. Two interesting sub-sections are "The Quotable Patricia Cornwell" and a reprint of an interview with the author.Section II looks at the works of Patricia Cornwell with reviews of each book stating what the critical thought about each novel is. This is a treasure chest of information and shows that the author went two steps beyond a mini-synopsis to give the audience a feel for each novel. If there is one criticism of this novel, it is that there is no interview with the author specifically intended for this biography.Harriet Klausner
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