{"title":"Series: Dr Kay Scarpetta","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the thrilling world of forensic investigation with the \u003cem\u003eDr Kay Scarpetta\u003c\/em\u003e series, crafted by the acclaimed author Patricia Cornwell. This collection delves into the intense and gripping genre of Crime \u0026amp; Thriller, inviting readers to follow the meticulous and brilliant forensic pathologist, Dr Kay Scarpetta, as she unravels complex criminal cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the chilling intricacies of \u003cem\u003eAutopsy\u003c\/em\u003e to the suspenseful encounters in \u003cem\u003eChaos\u003c\/em\u003e, each novel in the series is a testament to Cornwell's extraordinary storytelling and deep understanding of forensic science. As you immerse yourself in these narratives, anticipate unexpected twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a long-time fan of crime fiction or new to the genre, the \u003cem\u003eDr Kay Scarpetta\u003c\/em\u003e series offers a blend of scientific accuracy and enthralling plots. Join Dr Scarpetta as she navigates the challenges of her profession while confronting the darkest facets of human nature. Perfect for those who appreciate detailed investigative work coupled with suspenseful narratives, this series is a must-read for anyone looking to explore the fascinating world of crime-solving.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"autopsy-by-patricia-cornwell-9781460760369","title":"Autopsy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScarpetta is back! In this twenty-fifth entry in the electrifying, landmark #1 bestselling thriller series, chief medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta hunts an ingenious killer who has mastered cutting-edge science for the most nefarious ends.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta has returned to Virginia as the chief medical examiner. She and her husband Benton are headquartered five miles from the Pentagon, in a post-pandemic world that's been torn apart by civil and political unrest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJust weeks into the job, Scarpetta is called to investigate a woman's body which has been shockingly displayed on railroad tracks. As Scarpetta follows the trail, it leads unnervingly close to her own neighbourhood...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, two scientists are found dead in a top-secret laboratory in outer space. Scarpetta is summoned to the White House Situation Room and tasked with finding out what happened. But even as she's working the first crime scene in space from the ground, an apparent serial killer strikes again. And this time, Scarpetta could be in greater danger than ever before...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this latest novel in her groundbreaking Kay Scarpetta series, Patricia Cornwell captivates readers with the shocking twists, high-wire tension, and forensic detail that she is famous for, proving once again why she's the world's #1 bestselling crime writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46438278627564,"sku":"9781460760369","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2084373482708.jpg?v=1747192961"},{"product_id":"chaos-by-patricia-cornwell-9781460751534","title":"Chaos","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFear is a force of nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Patricia Cornwell delivers the twenty-fourth engrossing thriller in her high-stakes series starring medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the quiet of twilight, on an early autumn day, twenty-six-year-old Elisa Vandersteel is killed while riding her bicycle along the Charles River. It appears she was struck by lightning — except the weather is perfectly clear with not a cloud in sight. Dr. Kay Scarpetta, the Cambridge Forensic Center's director and chief, decides at the scene that this is no accidental Act of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer investigation becomes complicated when she begins receiving a flurry of bizarre poems from an anonymous cyberbully who calls himself Tailend Charlie. When the tenth poem arrives exactly twenty-four hours after Elisa's death, Scarpetta begins to suspect the harasser is involved and sounds the alarm to her investigative partner, Pete Marino, and her husband, FBI analyst Benton Wesley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe also enlists the help of her technologically brilliant niece, Lucy. But to Scarpetta's surprise, Lucy can't explain how this anonymous nemesis could have access to private information. To make matters worse, a venomous media is whipping the public into a frenzy, questioning the seasoned forensics chief's judgment and \"a quack cause of death on a par with spontaneous combustion\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"With her world-renowned, bestselling thriller series Patricia Cornwell has created a character so real, so compelling, so driven that readers have to remind themselves that Scarpetta is just a product of an author's imagination.\" \u003cem\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46438291079404,"sku":"9781460751534","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1996023482708.jpg?v=1747193321"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/series-dr-kay-scarpetta.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}