If you like books by Patricia Cornwell...
Thank you for requesting a book match! If you like Patricia Cornwell,
here are some other books and authors that you might like.
A Thin Dark Line by Tami Hoag
In this latest from Hoag, who hit it big with Night Sins (LJ 1/95), a
female cop teams with a notoriously ill-tempered male detective in hopes
of trapping a vicious killer. (Library Journal)
Nine by Jan Burke
In her first stand-alone thriller, the bestselling author of the popular
Irene Kelly series introduces LAPD Homicide Detective Alex Brandon, who
investigates the vigilante slayings of the FBI's Most Wanted suspects.
(Catalog Summary)
The Killing Hour by Lisa Gardner
It has been a while since a vicious murderer killed Kimberly Quincy's
mother and sister and put a gun to Kimberly's own head, but rage and
guilt are Kim's constant companions, isolating her even as they toughen
her in the struggle to become an FBI agent. After she literally stumbles
on the body of a woman who looks very like her dead sister, her tightly
controlled emotions spill into a furious search for a serial killer that
compromises her career. (Booklist)
Sleepyhead by Mark Billingham
Alison Willetts can't move or communicate, but she's aware. Her survival
of a deliberately induced stroke convinces police her attacker made an
error. But Detective Tom Thorne discovers that Alison is the
psychopath's masterpiece; the three women he killed before her were
mistakes. Thorne must find a criminal whose agenda is terrifyingly
unique. (Catalog Description)
You might also try books by these authors:
Thomas Harris
James Patterson (especially the Alex Cross books)
Michael Connelly
Jeffrey Deaver (especially the Lincoln Rhyme books)
Tess Gerritsen
I hope that you enjoy these. If you need further suggestions, please let
us know.
Happy reading!
Kara Rockwell
Reference Librarian
Thanks for requesting a book match. If you like Patricia Cornwell, you may also like these titles and authors.
Devil Bones by Kathy Reichs
A call to examine a skull found in a hidden floor space plunges forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan into a case that may involve ritual murder. (Catalog description)
The Keepsake by Tess Gerritsen
When a perfectly preserved "mummy" is discovered in the dusty basement of Boston's Crispin Museum and an archaeologist turns up missing, medical examiner Maura Isles and Boston homicide detective Jane Rizzoli have precious little time to derail the Archaeology Killer before he adds another chilling piece to his monstrous collection. (Catalog
description)
Fractured by Karin Slaughter
Detective Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation takes on the case of a girl who has been savagely murdered in one of Atlanta's most desirable neighborhoods. (Catalog description)
The Devil's Bones by Jefferson Bass
Investigating a suspicious death in which the victim's remains were found in a burned car, forensic anthropologist Bill Brockton engages in an unorthodox experiment to better understand the case. (Catalog
description)
The Alibi Man by Tami Hoag
Last seen in bestseller Hoag's Dark Horse, Elena Estes, a former undercover cop turned PI, is devastated at the start of this captivating thriller when she realizes a body she finds in a south Florida canal is that of her friend Irina Markova, a beautiful groom with whom she once worked at a horse stable. Assisted by ex-lover Det. James Landry, the tough-as-nails Elena immerses herself in Irina's murder investigation.
One of the suspects happens to be Bennett Walker, the ex-fiancé Elena hasn't seen in 20 years, who was previously tried and acquitted of rape and attempted murder despite her testimony against him. The suspense builds when Elena learns that Bennett is a member of the Alibi Club, a group of wealthy Palm Beach "bad boys" who cover for each other when trouble befalls them. Elena believes she can trust no one, especially after Russian mobster Alexi Kulak insists that Elena help him unearth Irina's killer. (Publishers Weekly)
You may also like these authors:
Jeffery Deaver
Faye Kellerman
Jonathan Kellerman
James Patterson
Robin Cook
I hope that you enjoy these. If you need further suggestions, or if these are just not a good match for you, please contact us again.
Thanks for using the Central Rappahannock Regional Library. Happy reading!
Kara Rockwell
Reference Librarian
