From the author of Unnatural Exposure and Cause of Death comes a new Kay Scarpetta novel that pits Virginia's chief medical examiner against an audacious and wily killer who uses fire to mask his crimes. And when Scarpetta learns that her old nemesis, Carrie Grethen, is somehow involved, the investigation gets personal and tragedy strikes closer to home.
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.