Postmortem

A killer is stalking the streets of Richmond, Virginia—and as the body count rises, Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta is drawn into a chilling investigation. Blending cutting-edge forensics with psychological tension, she must uncover the truth while facing mounting pressure from forces both inside and outside the case. But this is more than a search for answers—someone is determined to stop her at any cost.

With its masterful fusion of real-world criminology and gripping suspense, Postmortem stands as a modern classic. Fast-paced and eerily ahead of its time, it marks the electrifying debut of the Scarpetta series—still as sharp, tense, and compelling today as when it first appeared.