Titles in this set:
Black Notice
Predator
Unnatural Exposure
All that Remains
Cause of Death
The Body Farm
Body of Evidence
Cruel and Unusual
Trace
Book of the Dead
Point of Origin
From Potter's Field
Black Notice
In this gripping Dr. Kay Scarpetta novel, a cargo ship arriving in Richmond, Virginia from Belgium carries a sealed container with the decomposed remains of a stowaway. With no immediate clues from the post mortem, Scarpetta is drawn into an international hunt, tracing leads to Interpol in Lyon and secret evidence in Paris - a mission that could put her career at risk.
Predator
Florida teems with human predators, giving Dr. Kay Scarpetta opportunities to coax secrets from the dead. Meanwhile, in Boston, Benton Wesley investigates convicted killers, while Scarpetta grows uneasy over her niece Lucy’s risky behavior. When a woman’s tortured body is discovered, Scarpetta and Marino realize someone is tracking their every move.
Unnatural Exposure
A sadistic serial killer armed with a deadly virus links murders in Dublin and Richmond. Scarpetta’s lecture stint in Ireland provides a chance to uncover whether the killings are connected. As the bodies pile up, a horrifying pattern emerges: the killer now wields smallpox as a weapon.
All That Remains
A killer targets young lovers, leaving Scarpetta with minimal clues. As the investigation unfolds, political pressure and media scrutiny complicate her work, while a cunning, sadistic murderer remains at large.
Cause of Death
On New Year’s Eve, investigative reporter Ted Eddings is found dead in the icy Elizabeth River. Scarpetta, Lucy, and Pete Marino navigate a web of clues using both cutting-edge technology and traditional detective work to uncover the truth behind a violent and mysterious death.
The Body Farm
In Black Mountain, North Carolina, the discovery of an 11-year-old girl’s body draws Scarpetta into a complex investigation. The apparent simplicity of the case masks dark secrets, which she unravels through the forensic wonders of the Body Farm.
Body of Evidence
Reclusive writer Beryl Madison is murdered, and her final manuscript disappears. Scarpetta investigates a convoluted crime that begins in the lab but spirals into a nightmare, exposing dark secrets and dangerous connections.
Cruel and Unusual
After a convicted murderer is executed, Scarpetta investigates a gruesome murder of a young boy in Richmond. The cases appear unrelated, but patterns soon emerge that point to a chilling connection.
Trace
Returning to Virginia as a consultant pathologist, Scarpetta investigates the murder of a fourteen-year-old girl. Alongside Pete Marino, she uncovers trace evidence linking multiple crimes, revealing a dangerous plot targeting those closest to her.
Book of the Dead
Opening a private forensic pathology practice in Charleston, South Carolina, Scarpetta faces a series of baffling murders - from ritualistic killings to mutilated victims abroad. Each case tests her skill, courage, and resolve in ways never seen before.
Point of Origin
Scarpetta investigates a burned farmhouse in Virginia, finding a grisly murder inside. At the same time, killer Carrie Grethen escapes a psychiatric hospital and begins communicating deadly plans directly to Scarpetta, setting the stage for a chilling confrontation.
From Potter’s Field
During Christmas in New York, Scarpetta confronts Temple Brooks Gault, her most dangerous nemesis. A naked female body is discovered with a chillingly familiar modus operandi, propelling Scarpetta, Marino, and Wesley into a tense pursuit through the city’s dark, labyrinthine subway tunnels.
