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Postmortem (1) (The Scarpetta Series)
The inspiration for the Prime Video series Scarpetta—starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis!
Discover the “dazzling...fascinating” (Los Angeles Times) novel that launched the popular Kay Scarpetta series, from the New York Times #1 bestselling crime writer Patricia Cornwell.
Patricia Cornwell’s debut novel Postmortem introduces one of crime fiction’s most compelling characters: gutsy medical examiner Kay Scarpetta. Cornwell’s gift for combining cutting-edge criminology with nerve-shattering suspense makes this book a true modern classic.
Under cover of night in Richmond, Virginia, a monster strikes, leaving a gruesome trail of stranglings that has paralyzed the city. 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.
Discover the “dazzling...fascinating” (Los Angeles Times) novel that launched the popular Kay Scarpetta series, from the New York Times #1 bestselling crime writer Patricia Cornwell.
Patricia Cornwell’s debut novel Postmortem introduces one of crime fiction’s most compelling characters: gutsy medical examiner Kay Scarpetta. Cornwell’s gift for combining cutting-edge criminology with nerve-shattering suspense makes this book a true modern classic.
Under cover of night in Richmond, Virginia, a monster strikes, leaving a gruesome trail of stranglings that has paralyzed the city. 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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First book I read from this Author and even though I read it years ago I still remember the story vividly because of how unique the style and story was, the fact that it actually focuses on the investigation rather than a character that is just performing an investigation really helps with immersing you into the story.
Amazingly realistic investigative thought processes from the characters, realistic diagloge with no fluff; no forced romance and no pointless drama to pad out the story. Just investigating, discussions, dead ends, unusual discoveries, and how one piece of key evidence can unravel the whole mystery. Got me absolutely hooked on her as an author, and years later, I still rave and recommend her to anyone who is a murder mystery buff or who likes to watch/listen to true crime investigations.
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