Cruel & Unusual: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Cruel & Unusual by Patricia Cornwell — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

"11:05 P.M. Convicted murderer Ronnie Joe Waddell is pronounced dead in the Commonwealth of Virginia's electric chair." "In the morgue, Dr. Kay Scarpetta has been waiting for Waddell's body. It's a strange feeling, preparing for an autopsy before the subject is dead. But Scarpetta's been here before. As Virginia's chief medical examiner, she knows the tension of watching the clock as the execution hour draws near.".
Quick facts about Cruel & Unusual
- Title: Cruel & Unusual
- Author: Patricia Cornwell
- First published: 1993
- Genre: fiction, kay scarpetta (fictitious character), serial murders
- OpenLibrary ID: OL134375W
Where to read Cruel & Unusual
Cruel & Unusual by Patricia Cornwell is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cruel & Unusual about?
"11:05 P.M.
Who wrote Cruel & Unusual?
Cruel & Unusual was written by Patricia Cornwell.
When was Cruel & Unusual published?
Cruel & Unusual was first published in 1993.



