Patricia Cornwell is an American crime writer and author of the popular Kay Scarpetta series. She is well known for her thrilling and detailed investigations of crime scenes and her ability to bring the characters to life. Here is a list of Patricia Cornwell books in order:
1. Postmortem (1990): In this book, Kay Scarpetta, the chief medical examiner of Virginia, is tasked with solving a series of murders that have stumped the local police. It is the first novel in the series and a New York Times best seller.
2. Body of Evidence (1991): In this novel, Scarpetta is confronted with a case where a woman has been killed in a bizarre ritualistic way. This book was also a New York Times best seller.
3. All That Remains (1992): Scarpetta is called in to investigate the mysterious death of a young woman found in the woods. This one was also a New York Times best seller.
4. Cruel and Unusual (1993): In this novel, Kay Scarpetta is called in to investigate a series of murders that appear to be linked to a single killer.
5. The Body Farm (1994): This novel follows Scarpetta as she investigates a series of murders that have strange connections to a research facility known as the body farm.
6. From Potter’s Field (1995): In this book, Scarpetta and her team investigate the murder of a young woman found in a New York park. This was a finalist for the 1996 Edgar Award for Best Novel.
7. Cause of Death (1996): In this book, Scarpetta investigates the death of a television producer and discovers a sinister plot involving a powerful family.
8. Unnatural Exposure (1997): In this novel, Scarpetta is called in to investigate a series of deaths connected to a pharmaceutical company.
9. Point of Origin (1998): Scarpetta and her team investigate a series of arson attacks and soon discover a sinister plot involving a powerful family.
10. Black Notice (1999): In this novel, Scarpetta and her team investigate the mysterious death of a shipping container victim and uncover a global conspiracy.
11. The Last Precinct (2000): In this novel, Scarpetta is called in to investigate a series of murders and soon discovers a sinister plot involving a powerful family.
12. Blow Fly (2003): In this novel, Scarpetta and her team investigate the mysterious death of a renowned entomologist and uncover a twisted plot involving a powerful family.
13. Trace (2004): In this book, Scarpetta and her team investigate the mysterious death of a young girl and soon discover a sinister plot involving a powerful family.
14. Predator (2005): In this novel, Scarpetta and her team investigate a series of murders connected to a powerful family and uncover a twisted plot involving a powerful family.
15. Book of the Dead (2007): In this novel, Scarpetta and her team investigate a series of murders connected to an ancient Egyptian book and soon discover a sinister plot involving a powerful family.
16. Scarpetta (2008): In this book, Scarpetta and her team investigate a series of murders that appear to be connected to a single killer.
17. The Scarpetta Factor (2009): In this novel, Scarpetta and her team investigate a series of murders that appear to be connected to a powerful family.
18. Port Mortuary (2010): In this book, Scarpetta and her team investigate a series of mysterious deaths that appear to be connected to a powerful family.
19. Red Mist (2011): In this novel, Scarpetta and her team investigate a series of mysterious deaths connected to a powerful family and uncover a twisted plot.
20. Dust (2012): In this book, Scarpetta and her team investigate the mysterious death of a young girl and soon discover a sinister plot involving a powerful family.
21. The Bone Bed (2013): In this novel, Scarpetta and her team investigate the mysterious death of a paleontologist and uncover a twisted plot involving a powerful family.
22. Flesh and Blood (2014): In this book, Scarpetta and her team investigate the mysterious deaths of a group of young women and soon uncover a sinister plot involving a powerful family.
23. Depraved Heart (2015): In this novel, Scarpetta and her team investigate the murder of a doctor and soon discover a sinister plot involving a powerful family.
24. Chaos (2016): In this book, Scarpetta and her team investigate the mysterious deaths of a group of scientists and soon uncover a sinister plot involving a powerful family.
25. The Front (2018): In this novel, Scarpetta and her team investigate a series of murders that appear to be connected to a powerful family and