Reading Order
7 series · 44 books| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Postmortem | 1990 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Body of Evidence | 1991 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | All That Remains | 1992 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Cruel and Unusual | 1993 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | The Body Farm | 1994 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | From Potter's Field | 1995 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Cause of Death | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Unnatural Exposure | 1997 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | Point of Origin | 1998 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | Black Notice | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | The Last Precinct | 2000 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | Blow Fly | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 13 | Trace | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 14 | Predator | 2005 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 15 | Book of the Dead | 2007 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 16 | Scarpetta | 2008 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 17 | The Scarpetta Factor | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 18 | Port Mortuary | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 19 | Red Mist | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 20 | The Bone Bed | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 21 | Dust | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 22 | Flesh and Blood | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 23 | Depraved Heart | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 24 | Chaos | 2016 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 25 | Autopsy | 2021 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 26 | Livid | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 27 | Unnatural Death | 2023 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 28 | Identity Unknown | 2024 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 29 | Sharp Force | 2025 | Buy from Amazon |
Andy Brazil/Judy Hammer Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hornet's Nest | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Southern Cross | 1998 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Isle of Dogs | 2001 | Buy from Amazon |
Captain Chase Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quantum | 2019 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Spin | 2020 | Buy from Amazon |
Winston Garano Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | At Risk | 2006 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Front | 2008 | Buy from Amazon |
Patricia Cornwell Picture Books
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Life's Little Fable | 1999 | Buy from Amazon |
Patricia Cornwell Non-Fiction Books
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruth, A Portrait: The Story of Ruth Bell Graham | 1983 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Scarpetta's Winter Table (Short Story) | 1998 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Food to Die For: Secrets From Kay Scarpetta's Kitchen | 2001 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper - Case Closed | 2002 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Chasing the Ripper | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Ripper: The Secret Life of Walter Sickert | 2017 | Buy from Amazon |
Patricia Cornwell Anthologies
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Modern Crime Fiction | 2002 | Buy from Amazon |
Patricia Cornwell (born June 9, 1956) is an American crime novelist and true crime writer best known for her best-selling series featuring medical examiner Kay Scarpetta. She has written over 25 novels, which have sold more than 100 million copies worldwide. Cornwell was born in Miami, Florida, and raised in Montreat, North Carolina. She earned a bachelor's degree in English from Davidson College and a master's degree in computer science from George Mason University. Before becoming a writer, she worked as a computer analyst for the Virginia State Police. Cornwell published her first novel, Postmortem, in 1990. The book introduced Kay Scarpetta, a brilliant and complex medical examiner who quickly became a fan favorite. Cornwell has continued to write Scarpetta novels, as well as a number of stand-alone works. She has received numerous awards, including the CWA Silver Dagger Award, the Edgar Award, and the Anthony Award. Her work has been critically acclaimed and translated into over 30 languages.