Kay Scarpetta and her colleague Pete Marino investigate the case of a man killed by a shotgun blast to the chest, while a woman is trapped in an abandoned house in the South after being kidnapped by an unknown captor, and on Cape Cod, Kay's niece Lucy Farinelli begins to suspect that she has made a terrible mistake. Reissue.

Predator by Patricia Cornwell is the 14th book in the Scarpetta series, offering readers a gripping mystery/thriller experience. This paperback edition follows the renowned forensic pathologist, Kay Scarpetta, as she delves into a chilling case. This book promises a thrilling narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat.