Point of Origin
Point of Origin by Patricia Cornwell, published by Berkley Publishing Group in 2008, is a reprint edition featuring 418 pages in English. This gripping narrative follows Dr. Kay Scarpetta as she investigates a series of remorseless killings linked to a devastating fire at a horse farm. Amidst the wreckage, Scarpetta discovers human remains, leading her to confront a cunning killer who uses fire to conceal brutal murders. The stakes rise when she learns that her old adversary, Carrie Grethen, has escaped from a mental institution and is somehow involved in the unfolding chaos.
Readers will find a tense exploration of crime and investigation as Scarpetta races against time to unravel the mystery behind the fire and its connection to Grethen. The story delves into themes of vengeance and the psychological toll of facing a formidable foe. With elements of fiction and thrillers, this edition presents a complex narrative that challenges Scarpetta to outsmart a dangerous opponent while dealing with personal tragedy. The book includes an introduction by the author, providing additional context to the story.
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The clues to a series of remorseless killings go up in smoke–and only Kay Scarpetta can find them in this #1 New York Times bestseller from Patricia Cornwell.
“Sears its way into the psyche…Ablaze with Cornwell’s finest, scariest writing.”–Atlanta Journal Constitution
The devastating fire tore through the horse farm, destroying everything it touched. Picking through the wreckage, Dr. Kay Scarpetta uncovers human remains–the work of an audacious and wily killer who uses fire to mask his brutal murders. And when Scarpetta learns that her old nemesis, Carrie Grethen, has escaped from a hospital for the criminally insane and is somehow involved, the investigation becomes personal. Tragedy strikes close to home. And Scarpetta must match Grethen’s every move with one of her own to douse the inferno of evil that threatens everyone around her…
Includes an Introduction by the Author
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