Livid
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 . . .
Patricia Cornwell
Patricia Cornwell is one of the most captivating voices in the world of crime fiction, known for her razor-sharp precision in blending medical science, forensic investigation, and high-stakes suspense. With her protagonist, Dr. Kay Scarpetta, Cornwell revolutionized the thriller genre, crafting a world where the line between the living and the dead is often a thin, bloody thread.
Born in Miami, Florida, in 1956, Patricia grew up in a turbulent environment, a backdrop that would later inform the darkness and complexity of her writing. She studied English at King College in Tennessee before diving into the world of writing and forensic science. Early in her career, Cornwell worked as a reporter, and her investigative background laid the perfect foundation for her debut novel, Postmortem (1990), which introduced readers to Dr. Kay Scarpetta, a medical examiner who quickly became one of the most iconic characters in crime fiction. The novel not only won the prestigious Edgar Award but also established Cornwell as a force to be reckoned with in the literary world.
Kay Scarpetta
The Kay Scarpetta series, crafted by Patricia Cornwell, immerses readers in a gripping world where science and crime collide. At the center of this dark, intricate universe is Dr. Kay Scarpetta, a brilliant forensic pathologist who works tirelessly to uncover the truth hidden within the dead. With every case she takes on, Scarpetta faces chilling mysteries, from gruesome murders to cases that test the limits of forensic science. Her unparalleled expertise is put to the test in a world where the answers aren’t always as clear-cut as they seem.
Kay Scarpetta consists of twenty-eight books — series is set to expand with the upcoming release of two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
