Livid

Patricia Cornwell
2022

Pre-loved
Good condition

In Livid, the 26th installment of the Kay Scarpetta series, Dr. Kay Scarpetta, the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia, finds herself thrust into a high-profile murder trial. She testifies as an expert witness in the case of Gilbert Hooke, accused of killing his girlfriend, April Tupelo. Scarpetta's testimony, which suggests Tupelo's death was accidental rather than a homicide, sparks public outrage and protests. Following her testimony, Scarpetta learns that the sister of the judge overseeing the case has been found dead under mysterious circumstances. The scene at the judge's family estate is bizarre, with signs of a high-tech weapon and a garden strewn with dead insects and plants. As Scarpetta delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a complex web of deceit and danger, facing a powerful and invisible enemy.