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Postmortem

The first in the ground-breaking, globally bestselling Kay Scarpetta series
By Patricia Cornwell
Series: Kay Scarpetta
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Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell is a gripping crime thriller featuring Dr. Kay Scarpetta, a forensic pathologist. The story unfolds as Scarpetta investigates a series of brutal murders in Richmond, Virginia, using cutting-edge forensic techniques. As she delves deeper into the case, Scarpetta faces personal and professional challenges, along with a chilling cat-and-mouse game with a cunning killer.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy riveting crime thrillers that dive deep into forensic investigations. With meticulous attention to detail and a strong, intelligent female protagonist leading the charge, it offers a gripping narrative filled with suspense and mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Postmortem

The first Dr Kay Scarpetta Mystery, which won five international awards when it was first published.

The first Dr Kay Scarpetta Mystery, which won five international awards when it was first published.

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A 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.

So when Dr Kay Scarpetta, chief medical officer, is awakened at 2.33 am, she knows the news is bad: there is a fourth victim. And she fears now for those that will follow unless she can dig up new forensic evidence to aid the police.

But not everyone is pleased to see a woman in this powerful job. Someone may even want to ruin her career and reputation.

Postmortem immerses you in a tense and thrilling world where the stakes are high, and the pressure is relentless. Explore the mind of a killer and the fierce determination of a woman dedicated to justice.

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Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell, a staple in the crime thriller genre, has been praised for its gripping plot and strong character development, particularly the lead character, a forensic pathologist. Readers often commend the book's intricate detail and engaging narrative style, although some note its graphic content may not be for everyone. Cornwell's debut crime novel is frequently considered a trailblazer in combining forensic science with compelling storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751544398

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 308g

Pages: 432

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Patricia Cornwell Series: Kay Scarpetta

About the Author

Patricia Cornwell's series of crime novels featuring the forensic examiner Dr Kay Scarpetta are international bestsellers. She is also the author of two police procedurals and the biography of Ruth Graham. She divides her time between Virginia and New York.

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