1990 · 383 pages · Little, Brown Book Group Limited
Synopsis
Dr. Kay Scarpetta, a medical examiner in Richmond, Virginia, is called to a crime scene where a woman has been brutally murdered. The killer leaves a trail of clues that only Scarpetta can decipher, leading her into a dangerous investigation. As she gets closer to the truth, she finds herself in the crosshairs of a cunning and elusive murderer.
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.