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Patricia Cornwell
In this thrilling installment of the #1 bestselling series, chief medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta finds herself a reluctant star witness in a sensational televised murder trial causing chaos in Old Town Alexandria with the threat of violent protests. Chief medical examiner Kay Scarpetta is the reluctant star witness in a sensational murder trial when she receives shocking news. The judge's sister has been found dead. At first glance, it appears to be a home invasion, but then why was nothing stolen, and why is the garden strewn with dead plants and insects? Although there is no apparent cause of death, Scarpetta recognizes telltale signs of the unthinkable, and she knows the worst is yet to come. The forensic pathologist finds herself pitted against a powerful force that returns her to the past, and her time to catch the killer is running out . . .
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Author
Patricia Cornwell
Pages
368
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Published Date
2022-10-25
ISBN
1538740648 9781538740644
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"This was fun: a well-paced story; a favorite character in medical examiner Kay Scarpetta; and a threat eerily imaginable. If you like Scarpetta or if you like crime thrillers with law enforcement characters, you’ll like this book. For Scarpetta fans, the core situation combines all the family members, experts and specialists who orbit Kay Scarpetta. Aside from a few details that made no sense, I was drawn forward for a quick read. "
Diane Morello
"Okay book. Not my favorite Kay Scarpetta story. "
Amanda Leigh
"Good book overall. Granted I made the mistake of picking up this book not knowing it was a part of a series! A part of this book made me feel like it was drawn out, but at the end IT MAKES PERFECT SENSE! The details really put you in the driver seat and envelope you into the story and when you get to the twist, WOW. Did not see that coming at all!"
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