Kay Scarpetta

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Leaving her forensic pathology practice in Charleston, Kay Scarpetta takes an assignment in New York City to examine Oscar Bane, an injured man in Bellevue Hospital’s psychiatric prison ward. Handcuffed and chained, Bane has requested her specifically, and when Scarpetta examines him, he begins to recount a bizarre story. He claims his injuries were inflicted during a murder he insists he did not commit. Is he a dangerous stalker fixated on Scarpetta, or is his paranoid narrative true, suggesting he is being hunted by the real killer? Scarpetta is certain of one thing: a woman has been tortured and murdered, and more violence is imminent. As chilling truths unfold, it becomes clear that the perpetrator has an uncanny ability to track his victims. Scarpetta, along with her forensic psychologist husband Benton Wesley and her niece Lucy, who runs a forensic computer investigation firm, embarks on a tense pursuit through both cyberspace and the streets of New York. This journey leads them to unexpected revelations and dangerously close encounters. With shocking twists and cutting-edge technology, the narrative showcases Cornwell's exceptional talent for crafting a gripping and enthralling story.