A memoir with all the thrills and twists - not to mention a bit of blood and terror - of one of Cornwell's thrillers -- Val McDermid Cornwell brings a deft hand and her well-honed storytelling skills to the circumstances of her own fascinating life -- David Baldacci I'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 Whitaker Patricia 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 Hiaasen 'Let'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 Patterson 'Patricia Cornwell's memoir is a personal page turner, filled with mysteries and tragedies like her fiction, but these characters are real.' -- Jamie Lee Curtis 'Sometimes 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 Ackroyd 'Patricia 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 King Our 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 Stahl This 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 Lupica In 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 City
