Patricia Cornwell
Author · 141 books
Patricia Cornwell was born in Miami, Florida, in 1956. Before becoming a writer, she worked as a police reporter and in forensic medicine. Her debut novel, »Postmortem«, featuring medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta, brought her international recognition. Alongside her writing, Cornwell worked in applied forensic science at the University of Tennessee. Her extensively researched Kay Scarpetta thrillers have received numerous awards and become international bestsellers.