Under cover of night in Richmond, Virginia, a human monster strikes, leaving a gruesome trail of stranglings that has paralyzed the city. Medical examiner Kay Scarpetta suspects the worst: a deliberate campaign by a brilliant serial killer whose signature offers precious few clues. With an unerring eye, she calls on the latest advances in forensic research to unmask the madman. But this … investigation will test Kay like no other, because it’s being sabotaged from within and someone wants her dead.
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I love all of her books. Real page-turner.
You can’t go wrong reading a new Patricia Cornwell book…a great author.
one of her best books
Very good book ! Very good series. You can’t wait to start the next one. Very surprising twists. Highly recommend!
This was not the whole book and I felt cheated
read one of her books and you will be hooked too
I have read all her books and looking forward to the new one just out.
Read this over 20 years ago, first Patricia Cornwell book I had read. Have read several of hers since then, unfortunately, many of her later books just don’t have the punch her earlier ones did.
Love the characters, Scarpetta is the best. Keeps you guessing.
I have been hooked on Patricia Cornwall’s books since I read my very first one! She grabs you fast, and you are in for a thrilling ride. I have read nearly all of them …waiting for the next one!
Nobody does forensic novels as well as Cornwell. She is the master of that trade.
Another great Scarpetta series book
Love all her books with Dr Scarpetta …. good reads
HOLY CRAP THAT WAS ADDICTING!!! I haven’t read a non-romance in well over a year. I’d never read anything like this and part of a reading challenge was stepping out my comfort zone. I am soooo glad a friend suggested this series because I am now glued to it!!
Kay and Marino are quite a pair!! I loved how she didn’t quite like him, but they really …
This is my second time reading and I still love it! This book starts the series and started my love of her writing.
Patricia Cornwell never disappoints. Love following Scarpetta
The author was quite repetious. Not her best at all
An enemy who was supposed to be dead may not be. Blah