A dead body surfaces after a scuba diving session, and forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta is on the case. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a dangerous plot involving a fascist militia and a potential atomic power plant takeover. With suspicious colleagues and sabotage attempts, Scarpetta must race against time to prevent a catastrophe.
Patricia Cornwell is the author of the bestselling Kay Scarpetta series, including Cause of Death. She's a master of the crime fiction genre, known for her gripping medical thrillers.