Description
When a farmhouse in Virginia is consumed by flames, Dr. Kay Scarpetta discovers a body in the ruins that reveals far more than an accidental fire—it's a meticulously staged murder. As the Chief Medical Examiner investigates the crime scene, a chilling threat emerges: Carrie Grethen, a dangerous killer from Scarpetta's past, has escaped from a psychiatric hospital and is sending cryptic messages of revenge. With her nemesis at large and the stakes escalating, Scarpetta must unravel a complex web of clues and psychological manipulation before Carrie's deadly plans come to fruition. Cornwell masterfully weaves forensic detail with psychological suspense, creating a labyrinthine thriller that explores the dark intersection of obsession and vengeance. This is Cornwell at her most compelling, delivering a gripping tale where every clue matters and no one is truly safe.
Available Editions
paperback
Warner Books
Published Jan 1, 2000
440 pages
ISBN: 9780751530483
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#12Blow Fly
#13Trace
#14Predator
#15Book of the Dead
#16Scarpetta
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#23Depraved Heart
#25Autopsy
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#28Identity Unknown
Dust
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Details
First Published
1998
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Point of Origin by Patricia Cornwell.