Postmortem

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About this book

A killer is stalking the streets of Richmond, Virginia. When the bodies begin to mount, Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta is pulled into a chilling investigation that blends high-stakes forensics with psychological warfare. Armed with cutting-edge science and unflinching resolve, Scarpetta must navigate hostile forces both inside and outside the investigation—because someone isn’t just trying to hide the truth. They’re trying to kill her.

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4.0/5 · 268891 readers · 379 pages · ≈ 7 h 01 m · Moderate

How long does it take to read Postmortem?

About ≈ 7 h 01 m — 379 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mPostmortem~7 h 01 m

How many pages is Postmortem?

379 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Postmortem379

What genre is Postmortem?

It sits on the Thriller, Mystery, Fiction shelves.

Is Postmortem in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who are the main characters in Postmortem?

The main characters include Kay Scarpetta (Fictitious character).

Where does Postmortem take place?

It is set in United States, Virginia, Richmond (Va.).

Who wrote Postmortem?

Patricia Cornwell (1956–0).

Setting United StatesVirginiaRichmond (Va.) Characters Kay Scarpetta (Fictitious character)
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