The tenth book in the Kay Scarpetta series, by No. 1 author Patricia Cornwell. A thrilling novel with Dr. Kay Scarpetta that will take her far from her home. The case begins when a ship arriving in Richmond, Virginia, is discovered to be carrying a closed, sealed container containing the decomposed remains of a stowaway. The autopsy conducted by Dr. Scarpetta initially reveals neither cause of death nor identification. However, the victim's personal belongings and an unusual tattoo lead Scarpetta on an information hunt that brings her to Interpol headquarters in Lyon. Here she receives crucial instructions: to go to the Paris morgue to collect secret evidence and then return to Virginia to carry out a mission that could destroy her career. In a story that crosses international borders, Black Notice places Dr. Kay Scarpetta directly in danger and urgently endangers those she loves.

Praise for the groundbreaking series: "One of the best crime novelists today" Guardian, "Devilishly clever" Sunday Times, "The top in this field" Daily Telegraph, "Forget pretenders. Cornwell reigns" Mirror, "The Agatha Christie of the DNA age" Express.

Pages: 464, Year of Publication: 1101, Dimensions: 12.8x12.8cm