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POSTMORTEM The first Dr Kay Scarpetta novel which won five international awards for the best first crime novel of 1990. 'Terrific first novel, full of suspense, in which even the scientific bits grip.' The Times ALL THAT REMAINS A killer is stalking young lovers. Taking their lives and leaving just one tantalising clue . 'Another triumph for Patricia Cornwell's special brew of forensic and intuitive sleuthing.' Sunday Times Visit Patricia Cornwell's own website at www.patricia- cornwell.com

Four women with nothing in common, united only in death. Four brutalized victims of a brilliant psycopath who moves undetected through a paralyzed city, leaving behind a trail of carnage, but no clues. When the police come up empty-handed, Kay Scarpetta, a skilled and unrelenting medical examiner, gets the call. Afraid more victims will follow, she works her lab overtime for leads. But someone inside wants to kill her investigation -- worse, someone wants to kill her, too! "Compelling and genuine. Well-plotted, effective red herrings and real-world reasoning." (The Boston Sunday Globe)

Four women with nothing in common, united only in death. Four brutalized victims of a brilliant monster - a "Mr. Nobody," moving undetected through a paralyzed city, leaving behind a gruesome trail of carnage. . . but few clues. With skilled hands, an unerring eye and the latest advances in forensic research, the unrelenting female medical examiner - Kay Scarpetta - is determined to unmask a maniac. But someone is trying to sabotage Kay's investigation from the inside. And worse yet, someone wants her dead. . .The first Kay Scarpetta mystery is sure to keep you riveted to your tape player. Patricia D. Cornwell is also the author of "Body of Evidence," "All That Remains," and "Cruel and Unusual" - all of which are available on unabridged Bookcassette.