Patricia Cornwell
Patricia Cornwell created Kay Scarpetta, one of the most influential fictional forensic pathologists in crime fiction, pioneering the forensic procedural genre. Her first novel Postmortem was the first ever to win five major crime writing awards in a single year. Her meticulous research and graphic forensic detail influenced a generation of crime writers and television producers.
Works
- PostmortemMedical examiner hunts a serial killer using forensic science and intuition
- Body of EvidenceForensic pathologist investigates murders linked to old case and new corruption
- All That RemainsCouples disappear under mysterious circumstances, leaving only bodies for examination
- Cruel and UnusualConvicted woman released from prison seeks justice for her framed murder case
- The Body FarmForensic pathologist discovers criminal activity within state prison and investigates