Postmortem
The first in the ground-breaking, globally bestselling Kay Scarpetta series
(Author) Patricia CornwellA serial killer is on the loose in Richmond, Virginia. Three women have died, brutalised and strangled in their own bedroom. There is no pattern: the killer appears to strike at random but always early on Saturday mornings.
Patricia Cornwell
Patricia Cornwell is a bestselling American author known for her crime fiction novels, particularly the Kay Scarpetta series. Her works are characterized by meticulous research, detailed forensic details, and complex characters. Cornwell's contributions to the crime genre have helped redefine the genre by incorporating cutting-edge forensic science into her storytelling. Her most famous work is "Postmortem," which introduced readers to the forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta. Cornwell's works have had a significant impact on the crime genre, inspiring other authors to delve deeper into forensic science and create more realistic and compelling crime fiction novels.