Kay Scarpetta Books in Order
The Kay Scarpetta series is a groundbreaking forensic crime thriller series by Patricia Cornwell that revolutionized the genre. Dr. Kay Scarpetta serves as Chief Medical Examiner for the Commonwealth of Virginia, using her expertise in forensic pathology to solve the most challenging and disturbing cases. Beginning with the Edgar Award-winning Postmortem in 1990, the series spans decades of Scarpetta's career as she battles serial killers, navigates complex personal relationships, and advances through the evolving world of forensic science. Known for its meticulous attention to forensic detail and psychological depth, the series features recurring characters including FBI profiler Benton Wesley and Kay's brilliant niece Lucy Farinelli. With over 120 million copies sold worldwide and adapted into a Prime Video series starring Nicole Kidman, the Kay Scarpetta novels remain essential reading for crime fiction fans.