Livid

In the latest thrilling addition to the bestselling series, chief medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta reluctantly steps into the spotlight as a key witness in a highly publicized murder trial that stirs unrest in Old Town Alexandria. Amidst the turmoil, she receives alarming news about the judge's sister, found dead under suspicious circumstances. With no clear cause of death and unsettling clues surrounding the scene, Scarpetta must navigate a menacing force that ties back to her past, all while racing against time to uncover the truth before it's too late.