The Last Precinct

In the eleventh Scarpetta novel, Dr. Kay Scarpetta, the Chief Medical Examiner, grapples with a Grand Jury investigation accusing her of murder, all while dealing with the psychological aftermath of her confrontation with the killer Chandonne. Seeking refuge with an old friend, Anna Zenner, Scarpetta's sanctuary quickly turns precarious as she learns Anna has been summoned to testify against her. As she delves into a separate case involving Chandonne's potential crimes, Scarpetta uncovers a complex web of deceit aimed at framing her, compelling her to seek the true perpetrator while questioning those around her.