Scarpetta must act as the expert witness for the case—an investigation previously botched by another forensic pathologist. After a grueling cross-examination by the prosecutor, Scarpetta leaves the court only to discover that the sister of the judge on her case has been found dead. Cornwell is also devoted to directing the present by incorporating the topic of Corona and Ukraine into the story. When Judge Annie drinks non Russian vodka, I can’t help but giggle because I feel that the author is sensitive to social trends.

Cornwell combines bone-rattling suspense with an insider's view of forensic science as her sleuth, Richmond, Va., medical examiner Kay Scarpetta, investigates a series of grim murders of young Continue reading » Deshalb kann ich trotzdem ruhigen Gewissens eine Leseempfehlung für das amerikanische Original geben. Es sind interessante Figuren rund um Scarpetta, die Ermittlungen sind spannend und das Ende ist überraschend. The idea is a very actual problem, having created damage all around the globe in the recent years. And here a solid scientific explanation is given. And that is a very terrifying aspect - bunches of madmen and -women armed with wave-guns not easily to detect. The science is relatively easy to understand and Kay, her husband Benson, her niece Lucy and Marino resolve also intern power struggles in several agencies.The first book by Patricia Cornwell I’ve ever read was Body of Evidence (2nd book of the series). I had bought the novel by chance and when I finished it, I could not get to the book store fast enough to buy her first book Post mortem. Everyone knows Scarpetta; she has the wit, intelligence, and strength that any forensic sleuth should own. This never-stop action plot is yet another gift to readers from Patricia Cornwell-a literary artist that is never going to stop writing some of the best and most memorable thrillers out there.”— Suspense Magazine, Praise for Flesh and Blood Another 15 rounds for Virginia chief medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta and her well-placed enemies past and present.

How better to unwind from prodding the dead all day than to feed living, breathing friends and relatives? Bestselling mystery author Patricia Cornwell's Food to Die For: Secrets from Kay Continue reading »Recommended Reads about Race, Racism, and Demarginalizing History - Necessary Non-fiction You Should Read for Life-changing Insights and Impact In this thrilling new installment of Patricia Cornwell’s #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. They drive to Norfolk (to confirm her boss whom she doesn't like is up to no good) from Alexandria and while driving some of the "terrorists" are arrested.

The book opens with Chief Medical Examiner, Kay Scarpetta, being grilled on the stand in a highly emotive murder case. A man is on trial for his life after the body of his girlfriend was found floating in the river after being with him on his boat the night before, & supporters of both sides are in the courtroom & squaring up to each other around Virginia. The prosecutor is trying to make Scarpetta look cold & indifferent to the case & that this has made her sloppy in her interpretation of the evidence, & the judge is giving him latitude way beyond what is normal. SCARPETTA’S 26TH OUTING AND THE PLOTTING REMAINS EVERY BIT AS FRESH AS WHEN WE WERE INTRODUCED TO HER’ BELFAST TELEGRAPHI'M STILL SEEING STARS . . . KAY SCARPETTA IS THE SAME GRUMPY, WONDERFUL, RIVETING PERSONALITY SHE'S ALWAYS BEEN AND SHE'S ONLY GETTING BETTER WITH TIME' JAMES PATTERSON Scarpetta is brilliant, compassionate and humble, excelling in her profession and in diplomacy."— Library Journal, Starred Review for Autopsy I do like Cornwell’s Scarpetta series but admit to losing interest a little when there was so much focus on Scarpetta’s niece Lucy. I just can’t warm to her for some reason. Give me more of Scarpetta, Marino and Benton any day.