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by Patricia Cornwell (Author)
The inspiration for the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series Scarpetta--starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis!
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell comes Postmortem, the groundbreaking thriller that introduced Dr. Kay Scarpetta and redefined the crime genre. A killer is stalking the streets of Richmond, Virginia. When the bodies begin to mount, Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta is pulled into a chilling investigation that blends high-stakes forensics with psychological warfare. Armed with cutting-edge science and unflinching resolve, Scarpetta must navigate hostile forces both inside and outside the investigation--because someone isn't just trying to hide the truth. They're trying to kill her. Cornwell's gift for combining expert-level criminology with bone-chilling suspense makes this book a true modern classic. Relentlessly paced and shockingly prescient, Postmortem is the electrifying first chapter in the Scarpetta series--still as razor-sharp and relevant as ever.
Number of Pages: 400
Dimensions: 0.99 x 6.26 x 7.23 IN
Publication Date: February 17, 2026
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Postmortem (English)
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 5.6
Point Value: 15
