Unnatural ExposureUnnatural Exposure
Score Modern
What it's about
Dr. Kay Scarpetta suspects that Virginia is the latest stop for a psychopath who has killed across states and countries. Then another body is found at a waste site, and the evidence makes her doubt it's the same killer. Following the forensic trail, she faces a threat far more frightening than a single murderer.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 4 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was one of the ten best-selling books of 1997.
You'll love it if you liked
Point of Origin
Cause of Death
The Black BookGood to know
It's part of the long Kay Scarpetta series; start with Postmortem if you can.
By the numbers
- Readers58 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller50 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #190 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #715 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1347 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is Unnatural Exposure worth reading?
Yes. It spent 4 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was one of the ten best-selling books of 1997. It ranks #1,347 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 69.6 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Unnatural Exposure about?
Dr. Kay Scarpetta suspects that Virginia is the latest stop for a psychopath who has killed across states and countries. Then another body is found at a waste site, and the evidence makes her doubt it's the same killer. Following the forensic trail, she faces a threat far more frightening than a single murderer.
How long does it take to read Unnatural Exposure?
About 9 hours (370 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Unnatural Exposure?
If you liked it, try Point of Origin by Patricia Cornwell, Cause of Death by Patricia Cornwell or The Black Book by James Patterson and David Ellis.