Postmortem: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
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.
Quick facts about Postmortem
- Title: Postmortem
- Author: Patricia Cornwell
- First published: 1990
- Genre: fiction, medical examiners (law), kay scarpetta (fictitious character)
- OpenLibrary ID: OL134383W
Where to read Postmortem
Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Postmortem about?
A killer is stalking the streets of Richmond, Virginia.
Who wrote Postmortem?
Postmortem was written by Patricia Cornwell.
When was Postmortem published?
Postmortem was first published in 1990.
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