Recommendations based on Depraved Heartby Patricia Cornwell

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  1. Flesh and Blood

    by Patricia Cornwell
    Dr. Kay Scarpetta investigates a series of murders with a personal connection to her past.

    #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell delivers another enthralling thriller in her high-stakes forensic series starring Kay Scarpetta. It’s Dr. Kay Scarpetta’s birthday and she’s ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. Dust

    by Patricia Cornwell
    Forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta investigates a series of murders linked to a long-dead serial killer.

    The plot opens with Kay Scarpetta receiving a phone call from Marino informing her about a body, later identified as Gail Shipton, recovered in a field adjoining Massachusetts Information Technology ... (Wikipedia)

  3. The Scarpetta Factor

    by Patricia Cornwell
    Forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta investigates the death of a young woman while dealing with personal and professional challenges.

    It is the week before Christmas and Dr Kay Scarpetta has offered her services pro bono to New York City’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. But in no time at all, her increased visibility seems ... (Goodreads)

  4. Cross Justice

    by James Patterson
    A man returns to his rural hometown to confront the family secrets that were hidden from him.

    Alex Cross and his family, who live in Washington, D.C. , travel to Starksville, North Carolina, so Alex and his wife Bree can help clear Alex's cousin Stefan Tate of a murder they suspect he did not ... (Wikipedia)

  5. The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye

    by David Lagercrantz
    A young woman's quest for justice, taking vengeance against those who have wronged her.

    Lisbeth Salander is serving a two month jail sentence for the crimes she committed while protecting August Balder. After threats arise against her, she is transferred to maximum security Flodberga ... (Wikipedia)

  6. The Nature of the Beast

    by Louise Penny
    A murder investigation uncovers an intricate web of deception and evil.

    Hardly a day goes by when nine-year-old Laurent Lepage doesn't cry wolf. From alien invasions, to walking trees, to winged beasts in the woods, to dinosaurs spotted in the village of Three Pines, his ... (Goodreads)

  7. Three Simple Rules

    by Nikki Sloane
    A steamy romance novel about a woman who falls for her boss, breaking all the rules.

    I would do anything for my dream job. Now I have to. In order to save my skin at the office, I'm forced to sell it at an exclusive and illegal blindfold club. He paid thousands of dollars for one ... (Goodreads)

  8. Defending Allye

    by Susan Stoker
    A former soldier turned bodyguard must protect a woman from her dangerous ex. Romance and suspense ensue.

    Love is a life-and-death risk for the Mountain Mercenaries in, New York Times, bestselling author Susan Stoker’s explosive series of alpha heroes, hot action, and hard passion…, Ever since his rescue ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Night Sins

    by Tami Hoag
    A small town is rocked by the disappearance of a young boy, leading to dark secrets and hidden desires being exposed.

    A sensational New York Times bestseller and subject of a CBS-TV miniseries, Night Sins has confirmed Tami Hoag's reputation as the new modern master of suspense. This gripping tale unfolds in a ... (Goodreads)

  10. Awakened

    by Brenda K. Davies
    A young woman discovers she's a vampire and must navigate a dangerous world of supernatural creatures while falling in love with a powerful vampire.

    Traumatized by her past, Sera spent the last three years at college hiding from the world., She’s content to stay locked away until a chance encounter with Liam changes her life. Though she’s ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Two Can Keep a Secret

    by Karen M. McManus
    Ellery and her twin brother move to a small town with a dark past, where secrets and murders resurface.

    "When it comes to YA suspense, Karen M. McManus is in a league of her own. Fresh off her best-selling breakout, One of Us Is Lying, . . . the author has returned with a juicy second novel. It's even ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. American Queen

    by Sierra Simone
    A young woman becomes the queen of America and falls in love with two men, leading to a scandalous and steamy love triangle.

    It starts with a stolen kiss under an English sky, and it ends with a walk down the aisle. It starts with the President sending his best friend to woo me on his behalf, and it ends with my heart ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Shadow Land

    by Elizabeth Kostova
    A young American woman searches for a family lost in Bulgaria, uncovering secrets and confronting the country's dark past.

    From the #1 bestselling author of The Historian comes an engrossing novel that spans the past and the present and unearths the dark secrets of Bulgaria, a beautiful and haunted country. A young ... (Goodreads)

  14. Night Moves

    by Jonathan Kellerman
    Psychologist Alex Delaware investigates the murder of a young woman, uncovering dark secrets and twisted motives in the process.

    The new novel from Jonathan Kellerman, 'MASTER OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER', perfect for fans of Harlan Coben and David Baldacci. ALEX DELAWARE RETURNS . . . A brilliant criminal psychologist, Alex ... (Goodreads)

  15. Arctic Drift

    by Clive Cussler
    A gripping tale of a deadly conspiracy involving a rare element found in the Arctic. Dirk Pitt races against time to stop a catastrophic disaster.

    The plot begins in the year 1847, when the Franklin Expedition becomes stranded trying to find the Northwest Passage . They experience a harsh winter. The men are seemingly going mad. Their stranded ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Spartan Gold

    by Clive Cussler
    Adventurers Sam and Remi Fargo search for a lost treasure that could change history. Action-packed and full of twists and turns.

    Clive Cussler introduces a new team of adventurers with this book, the Fargos, who have a knack for stumbling into the plots of evil egomaniacs. This adventure starts when they stumble across a ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Lucky

    by Jackie Collins
    A young woman rises to fame and fortune in Hollywood, but must navigate the dark side of the industry to protect herself and those she loves.

    SHE’S A HOT-BLOODED BEAUTY IN LOVE WITH POWER, HUNGRY FOR PLEASURE… WILD, NOTORIOUS, TROUBLE… SHE’S… LUCKY. THE FABULOUS HEROINE OF CHANCES RETURNS. With the sensual grace of a panther, Lucky ... (Goodreads)

  18. Anastasia Krupnik

    by Lois Lowry
    Anastasia Krupnik, a precocious 10-year-old, navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her place in the world.

    Anastasia's tenth year has some good things, like falling in love and really getting to know her grandmother, and some bad things, like finding out about an impending baby brother. ... (Goodreads)

  19. The Steel Kiss

    by Jeffery Deaver
    A tragic accident caused by a malfunctioning escalator leads to a series of murders. Can forensic detective Lincoln Rhyme solve the case before it's too late?

    Amelia Sachs is hot on the trail of a killer. She’s chasing him through a department store in Brooklyn when an escalator malfunctions. The stairs give way, with one man horribly mangled by the gears. ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Bookseller

    by Cynthia Swanson
    A woman dreams of an alternate life where she is married with children, but struggles to reconcile it with her real life as a single bookseller.

    A provocative and hauntingly powerful debut novel reminiscent of Sliding Doors, The Bookseller follows a woman in the 1960s who must reconcile her reality with the tantalizing alternate world of her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Monday Mourning

    by Kathy Reichs
    Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan investigates a series of murders involving young girls in Montreal.

    The plot of the story revolves around Brennan trying to decipher the clues left behind by the skeletons of three girls found in a pizza parlor basement in Montreal, Quebec , Canada, which has a ... (Wikipedia)

  22. A Certain Justice

    by P.D. James
    A barrister is found murdered, and Commander Adam Dalgliesh must navigate the complex web of suspects and motives to uncover the truth.

    Venetia Aldridge is a brilliant criminal lawyer who is set to take over as the Head of Chambers in Pawlet Court, London. She successfully defends Garry Ashe against the charge of the murder of his ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Breakdown

    by Jonathan Kellerman
    A psychologist investigates a murder and uncovers a web of secrets and lies in the wealthy elite of Los Angeles.

    Bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman has been universally hailed as the master of psychological suspense, and the blockbuster new thriller featuring Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis confirms his ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein

    by Kiersten White
    A retelling of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" from the perspective of Elizabeth Lavenza, exploring her complex relationship with Victor Frankenstein.

    Elizabeth Lavenza hasn't had a proper meal in weeks. Her thin arms are covered with bruises from her "caregiver," and she is on the verge of being thrown into the streets . . . until she is brought ... (Goodreads)

  25. Sisterland

    by Curtis Sittenfeld
    Twin sisters with psychic abilities face a dilemma when one predicts a devastating earthquake. A story of family, identity, and the power of intuition.

    Curtis Sittenfeld, New York Times bestselling author of American Wife and Prep, returns with a mesmerizing novel of family and identity, loyalty and deception, and the delicate line between truth and ... (Goodreads)

  26. Right Behind You

    by Lisa Gardner
    A gripping story of justice, revenge and the power of family.

    THE #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER! Lisa Gardner's latest thriller following her runaway hit Find Her takes her wildly popular brand of suspense to new heights. Eight years ago, Sharlah May Nash's ... (Goodreads)

  27. Chances

    by Jackie Collins
    The lives of three women intertwine as they navigate love, sex, and power in Hollywood. A steamy and scandalous tale of ambition and desire.

    The book that made Jackie Collins one of America’s favorite authors sweeps you from the sophisticated playgrounds of Europe to the glittering gambling palaces of Las Vegas. It plunges you into the ... (Goodreads)

  28. Private Games

    by James Patterson
    The world's greatest athletes are being killed in bizarre ways during the London 2012 Olympics. Private, a security firm, is hired to stop the killer.

    This book is a thriller novel set just before and during the 2012 London Olympics . Peter Knight is an investigator for Private London, a subsidiary of Private, a private investigative agency led by ... (Wikipedia)

  29. The Demon Crown

    by James Rollins
    A team of scientists and soldiers race to stop a deadly virus from being unleashed by a group of ancient creatures.

    To save mankind’s future, the members of Sigma Force must make a devil’s bargain as they join forces with their most hated enemy to stop an ancient threat in this gripping adventure from #1, New York ... (Goodreads)

  30. Breath

    by Tim Winton
    A sea-faring epic about the power of love and courage in the face of adversity.

    The novel is set in a small Western Australian logging village named Sawyer, near the fictional coastal town of Angelus, which has featured in several of Winton's works, including Shallows and The ... (Wikipedia)