The third book in the Kay Scarpetta series by No. 1 bestselling author Patricia Cornwell.

"America's most chilling crime writer" - The Times

A killer stalks young lovers. He takes their lives… and leaves only one revealing clue… When the bodies of young couples begin to appear in remote wooded areas, Dr. Kay Scarpetta's work as Chief Medical Examiner is hampered by the weather conditions. Eight times she is forced to declare the cause of death as undetermined.

But when the latest girl to disappear proves to be the daughter of one of the most powerful women in America, Kay faces political pressure and press harassment. As she begins her investigation, she discovers that vital evidence is being withheld from her - or even falsified. And no matter how she moves, a cunning, sadistic killer is still free…

The next book in the Scarpetta series is "Cruel and Unusual". And the brand-new sequel, "Identity Unknown", is available now!

DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT SHAPED THE WORLD OF CRIME FICTION

"One of the best crime writers today" - Guardian

"Devilishly clever" - Sunday Times

"The best in the field" - Daily Telegraph

"Forget the imitators. Cornwell reigns" - Mirror

"The Agatha Christie of the DNA age" - Express

Pages: 416, Year of Publication: 1101, Dimensions: 10.9x10.9cm