In this thrilling new instalment 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.Forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta has just inherited one of the most notorious cases of her career. Two years ago, a former beauty queen's body washed up on the shore of Wallops Island, Virginia. She was last seen on a boat with her fiancé, who has since been held in jail while awaiting trial.Scarpetta must act as the expert witness for the case - an investigation previously botched by another forensic pathologist. After a gruelling 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.Scarpetta ultimately finds herself facing a powerful, invisible enemy - who's planning the unthinkable . . .
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- Release Date 10/25/2022
- Author Patricia Cornwell
- Language English
- Company Sphere
- Weight 1.1 pounds
- Dimensions 6.14 x 0.87 x 9.45 inches
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