Black Notice
Black Notice by Patricia Daniels Cornwell, published by Little, Brown in 1999, is a gripping narrative that follows Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta as she investigates a mysterious case. The story begins with the discovery of a locked container aboard a cargo ship arriving in Richmond, Virginia, which holds the decomposed remains of a stowaway. As Scarpetta delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers clues that lead her to Interpol’s headquarters in Lyon, setting the stage for a high-stakes mission that could jeopardize her career.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a complex web of mystery and suspense as Scarpetta navigates international borders in pursuit of answers. The investigation takes her to the Paris morgue, where she is tasked with retrieving secret evidence that could prove pivotal. This edition spans 415 pages and is presented in English, offering a detailed exploration of contemporary themes within the mystery and thriller genres. As Scarpetta’s journey unfolds, the narrative highlights the personal and professional risks she faces, making for a compelling read.
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The case begins when a cargo ship arriving at Richmond, Virginia’s Deep Water Terminal from Belgium is discovered to be transporting a locked, sealed container holding the decomposed remains of a stowaway. The post mortem performed by the Chief Medical Examiner, Kay Scarpetta, initially reveals neither a cause of death nor an identification. But the victim’s personal effects and an odd tattoo take Scarpetta on a hunt for information that leads to Interpol’s headquarters in Lyon, where she receives critical instructions: go to the Paris morgue to receive secret evidence and then return to Virginia to carry out a mission. It is a mission that could ruin her career.In a story which crosses international borders, BLACK NOTICE puts Dr Kay Scarpetta directly in harm’s way and places her and those she holds dear at mortal risk.
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