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A woman has vanished while digging a dinosaur bone bed in the remote wilderness of Canada. Somehow, the only evidence has made its way to the inbox of Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta, over two thousand miles away in Boston. She has no idea why.
But as events unfold with alarming speed, Scarpetta begins to suspect the paleontologist's disappearance is connected to a series of crimes much closer to home: a gruesome murder, inexplicable tortures, and trace evidence from the last living creatures of the dinosaur age.
When she turns to those around her, Scarpetta finds that the danger and suspicion have penetrated even her closest circles. Her niece Lucy speaks in riddles. Her lead investigator Pete Marino and FBI husband Benton Wesley have hidden truths of their own. Feeling alone and betrayed, Scarpetta is tempted by someone from her past as she tracks a killer both cunning and cruel.
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About Patricia Cornwell
Patricia Cornwell is an internationally bestselling American author best known for her gripping crime novels, forensic mysteries, and the celebrated Kay Scarpetta series. Widely recognized for bringing scientific investigation and forensic pathology into the heart of modern crime fiction, Cornwell has captivated readers with stories that combine complex murder cases, cutting-edge technology, psychological suspense, and meticulous detective work. Her novels take readers inside the world of medical examiners, criminal investigators, forensic laboratories, and law enforcement professionals, where a seemingly insignificant piece of evidence can reveal the truth behind a shocking crime. Rather than relying entirely on dramatic confrontations, she builds suspense through scientific discoveries, detailed investigations, and the difficult decisions faced by people working to uncover the truth. Her internationally popular books include Postmortem, Body of Evidence, All That Remains, The Body Farm, Cause of Death, and Autopsy. Whether you are a longtime fan of forensic thrillers or a reader discovering Patricia Cornwell books for the first time, her fiction offers an immersive journey into the science, psychology, and human consequences of criminal investigation.
Who Is Patricia Cornwell?
Patricia Cornwell was born in Miami, Florida, and grew up in Montreat, North Carolina. She studied English at Davidson College, graduating in 1979, before beginning her professional career in journalism at The Charlotte Observer. During her time as a reporter, she covered a variety of subjects, including crime and police investigations, experiences that helped develop her interest in criminal justice and investigative storytelling. Her career later took a significant turn when she began working at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond, Virginia. There, she gained valuable exposure to the work of forensic professionals and the scientific processes involved in examining suspicious deaths. These experiences became an important foundation for the realistic details that distinguish her crime novels. Cornwell eventually transformed her professional knowledge and interest in investigative science into a successful literary career, creating fictional characters whose work reflects the complexities of modern forensic investigation. Her books have been translated into dozens of languages and published around the world, earning her a devoted international readership. Beyond writing fiction, she has pursued interests in forensic science, historical investigations, technology, and philanthropy, making her career an interesting combination of literary achievement and real-world research.
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