True Crime

A memoir with all the thrills and twists - not to mention a bit of blood and terror - of one of Cornwell’s thrillers – Val McDermidCornwell brings a deft hand and her well-honed storytelling skills to the circumstances of her own fascinating life – David BaldacciI’ve long been a fan of Patricia Cornwell, and the story behind the storyteller is captivating, thrilling, heartbreaking and truly inspiring. I can’t recommend True Crime highly enough – Chris WhitakerPatricia Cornwell has logged more hours in morgues than any crime writer I can think of. How she came to create the indelible character of Dr. Kay Scarpetta is only part of a surprising, whirlwind story – Carl HiaasenLet’s start, and end, with this: Patricia Cornwell’s autobiography, True Crime, could be the best book she’s ever written. And I’ve read them all! – James PattersonPatricia Cornwell’s memoir is a personal page turner, filled with mysteries and tragedies like her fiction, but these characters are real – Jamie Lee CurtisSometimes a true crime doesn’t look conventional, but in Patricia Cornwell’s life, the crime was true enough. Childhood abandonment and neglect forged a resilience and perception of humanity clearly evident across her bestselling novels. A remarkable, enthralling, and riveting story of her life – Dan AckroydPatricia Cornwell’s True Crime is absolutely riveting and beautifully written, revealing the origin story of someone with unparalleled tenacity - never quitting, even when facing tremendous adversity. Her memoir underscores the sentiment that only enormous pressure creates a diamond - which is exactly what Patricia is – Billie Jean KingAn unflinching, unfiltered, fearless glimpse into the world of Patricia Cornwell - it’s a privilege to have this behind the scenes look at one of the world’s most successful crime writers. She paved the way for a whole new generation of authors and is inspiring and awesome in the true meaning of those words. True Crime is, to no-one’s surprise, a fascinating, insightful page-turner. I loved it – Andrea MaraOur favourite medical examiner turns her forensic skills on herself - this is Scarpetta’s autopsy of Patricia Cornwell’s life. Add True Crime to Cornwell’s stack of great, vivid reads - secrets are unpeeled and dissected - compelling storytelling with no shortage of twists and surprises – Lesly StahlThis literary memoir is as good as it gets, with more action and drama than many novels * Kirkus (starred review) *This is a story only Patricia Cornwell could possibly tell, about the greatest Cornwall character of them all: Herself – Mike LupicaIn this powerful memoir, Patricia Cornwell reveals the extraordinary life behind her success. She writes with raw clarity about a past that would have broken many, refusing to soften the truth or look away. This is a deeply human story, told as if she were talking to a best friend, and readers will feel like they are taking the journey with her. Her ability to persevere defines resilience, strength, and hope – Barbara Butcher, former death investigator for New York CityAn unflinching, unfiltered, fearless glimpse into the world of Patricia Cornwell - it’s a privilege to have this behind the scenes look at one of the world’s most successful crime writers. She paved the way for a whole new generation of authors. She is inspiring and awesome in the true meaning of those words and True Crime is, to no-one’s surprise, a fascinating, insightful page-turner. I loved it. * Andrea Marr *A compulsive story * The Independent (Memoir of the Month) *A riveting, emotionally draining gallop through [Patricia Cornwell’s] complex life * Daily Mail *[A] raw and riveting memoir […] It’s as gripping as her fiction * Sunday Post *Patricia Cornwell turns the unflinching eye that made her Kay Scarpetta novels bestsellers on her own past * RTÉ Guide *Surely a top title of the year. A memoir from one of the most popular crime writers of the last thirty years. Cornwell said she would never write her life story but fortunately for the many fans keen for this book she has relented. The multi-award winning novelist has delivered an early Christmas present for her many fans. * Aspects of Crime *

In 1990, Patricia Cornwell sold her first novel, Postmortem, while working at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond, Virginia. An auspicious debut, it went on to win the Edgar, Creasey, Anthony, and Macavity Awards, as well as the French Prix du Roman d’Aventures - the first book ever to claim all these distinctions in a single year. Growing into an international phenomenon, the Scarpetta series won Cornwell the Sherlock Award for best detective created by an American author, the Gold Dagger Award, the RBA Thriller Award, and the Medal of Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters for her contributions to literary and artistic development.

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