Flesh and Blood

On Dr. Kay Scarpetta's birthday, she is about to enjoy a Miami vacation with her husband, FBI profiler Benton Wesley, when a mysterious discovery of seven shiny pennies leads to a shocking homicide nearby. A high school music teacher has been killed with precise shots, prompting Scarpetta to investigate a string of murders by an elusive serial sniper whose victims seem unrelated. As she delves into the case across various locations, including a shipwreck in South Florida, she uncovers shocking evidence that ties her niece, Lucy, to the ruthless killer.