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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Some of her books scare me. They can be intense. I find her characters work interesting. Can be overwhelming sometimes.
Love all the Kay Scarpetta books.
This Cromwell book was quite inspiring because the bad guys (monsters) are punished for their evil deeds.
Her first novel and first in her coroner series. Excellent into to the Coroner/ME/Forensic Pathology subgenre.
Wonderful! Love Patricia Cornwell! Great mystery writer. I’ve read all her books and am looking forward to her next one.
Always enjoy Patricia Cornwall.
I read Patricia Cornwell
Edge of your seat page turner
this novel made me tired of this author.
I love all the books in this series.
Love her books!
Kay Scarpetta is not just another Forensic scientist,She is the Best .The cast of characters and non stop action.Makes this a page turner that would a fine addition to any collection.
Well written.
too unbelievable
One of the best books I’ve read!
Good book
There is not one bad thing that I can say about Cornwell’s books featuring Kay Scarpetta. I love them all.
Love the author
Great mystery.
This is the first Patricia Cornwell book in the Scarpetta series. It is one of her best, a must read to begin the series.