Patricia D. Cornwell

Patricia D. Cornwell is an American crime writer best known for her bestselling Kay Scarpetta novels, which center on a medical examiner and forensic investigations. Born Patricia Carroll Daniels, she worked as a journalist and in medical examiner’s office roles before becoming a novelist; her books have sold over 120 million copies worldwide.

Miami, Florida, U.S. Jun 9, 1956 Wikipedia Website
Crime fiction Mystery Thriller Police procedural