Kay Scarpetta is starting over with a unique private forensic pathology practice in Charleston, South Carolina. And the death of a sixteen-year-old tennis star will usher in a string of murders more baffling and terrifying than any that have come before.

Book of the Dead is the fifteenth installment in the Kay Scarpetta series by Patricia Cornwell. This gripping crime novel follows forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta as she investigates a series of brutal murders. With its intense plot, well-developed characters, and expertly crafted suspense, Book of the Dead is a must-read for fans of the series and lovers of crime fiction.