Kay Scarpetta s'installe à Charleston, en Caroline du Sud, pour y ouvrir, avec sa nièce Lucy et Pete Marino, un cabinet de médecine légale. Elle croit commencer une vie idéale, mais entre très vite en conflit avec des politiciens locaux. On tente même de saboter son projet. Débute alors une série de morts violentes : un meurtre rituel, un enfant victime de sévices, etc.
Patricia Cornwell
Patricia Cornwell is a bestselling American author known for her crime fiction novels, particularly the Kay Scarpetta series. Her works are characterized by meticulous research, detailed forensic details, and complex characters. Cornwell's contributions to the crime genre have helped redefine the genre by incorporating cutting-edge forensic science into her storytelling. Her most famous work is "Postmortem," which introduced readers to the forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta. Cornwell's works have had a significant impact on the crime genre, inspiring other authors to delve deeper into forensic science and create more realistic and compelling crime fiction novels.