Titles in This Set: Scarpetta The Scarpetta Factor Port Mortuary Red Mist The Bone Bed Condition: Brand New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9789123485161 Publisher: Sphere Age Range: Adult Overview: This five-book collection gathers instalments sixteen to twenty of Patricia Cornwell's landmark Kay Scarpetta series: Scarpetta, The Scarpetta Factor, Port Mortuary, Red Mist and The Bone Bed. Spanning a gripping New York investigation, a winter case shadowed by media pressure, groundbreaking virtual autopsy science, a tense Georgia manhunt and a secretive Canadian dig, this set showcases Cornwell at her most confident. A brilliant way for existing readers to continue the story or for new fans to dive into a substantial mid-series run in matching paperback editions. About the Books: Scarpetta opens the run by pulling its heroine into a fast-moving New York case that tests her forensic instincts against a resourceful adversary. The Scarpetta Factor shifts to a bleak winter setting, where a headline-grabbing case draws unwelcome media scrutiny and political interference into Scarpetta's work. Port Mortuary marks a bold turning point for the series, introducing cutting-edge virtual autopsy technology and forcing Scarpetta to question methods she has relied on for decades. Red Mist takes readers deep into Georgia's correctional system, where Scarpetta becomes the target of a calculating figure who appears to anticipate her every move. The Bone Bed closes the collection with a remote excavation in Canada that unearths secrets stretching across continents, pushing Scarpetta and her closest colleagues to their limits. Across all five novels, Cornwell combines rigorous, research-driven procedural detail with genuine emotional depth, balancing the clinical discipline of the morgue with Scarpetta's warmth, intelligence and relentless pursuit of justice. Long-time readers will recognise the series' evolving cast, while newcomers will find each book satisfying as a self-contained investigation. Continues the acclaimed Kay Scarpetta series across books 16 to 20. Written by international bestseller Patricia Cornwell. Five complete forensic thrillers in matching paperback format. Perfect for existing fans or readers building a full Scarpetta collection. Ideal gift for crime, mystery and forensic thriller enthusiasts. Brand new condition, ready to read straight away. About the Author: Patricia Cornwell is an American crime writer best known for creating forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta, a character who reshaped the modern crime thriller by placing forensic science at the heart of the narrative. Drawing on her own background working in a medical examiner's office, Cornwell brings authentic procedural detail to every investigation. Her meticulous research, sharp pacing and richly developed characters have earned her a devoted global readership, numerous literary awards and multiple bestseller listings, cementing her reputation as one of the genre's most influential and enduring authors. Why You'll Love This Set: A must-have for crime fiction fans, this five-book set delivers five complete Scarpetta investigations packed with forensic detail, sharp plotting and genuine suspense, all in matching brand new paperback editions ready for your shelf. Please Note: Please note this listing is for the UK ISBN/UK edition; the cover received will be as shown in the images.