Livid

Chief medical examiner Kay Scarpetta finds herself as a key witness in a high-profile murder trial when she learns that the judge's sister has been found dead. Initially thought to be a victim of home invasion, the scene raises more questions than answers, particularly as nothing appears stolen and the garden is littered with dead plants and insects. As Scarpetta investigates, she uncovers signs of a more sinister crime. Racing against time, she confronts a powerful adversary that forces her to face her past while trying to prevent further tragedy.