Description
Trace, the thirteenth book in the Kay Scarpetta series, is a gripping forensic crime thriller that plunges readers into a tense investigation full of twists and hidden agendas. Dr. Kay Scarpetta, now freelancing in South Florida, is called back to Richmond, Virginia—a city that once turned its back on her—to assist with a perplexing case. On arrival, she discovers her former lab is nearly demolished, the supposed chief who requested her help is not who he seems, and a glamorous FBI agent with her own motives complicates the investigation.
Deprived of support from her colleagues Benton and Lucy, who are dealing with an attempted rape case, Scarpetta faces the daunting task of investigating the death of a fourteen-year-old girl. Working with the smallest traces of evidence, she must piece together the case with forensic precision, following leads that twist and turn until the chilling truth emerges. Cornwell’s detailed depiction of forensic science combines with high-stakes suspense, making each page a taut journey into crime-solving at its most intricate.
Trace is perfect for readers who love forensic thrillers with clever plotting, dark suspense, and a compelling, intelligent protagonist.
