Predator is the 14th novel in Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta series. In this book, Dr. Kay Scarpetta, now working at the National Forensic Academy in Florida, is drawn into a complex and disturbing investigation involving a series of brutal and bizarre murders.
Scarpetta and her team, including her niece Lucy and Detective Pete Marino, are using cutting-edge forensic technology to track a serial killer. The investigation takes them from the crime scenes to the criminal mind, as they delve into the twisted psychology of the predator they are hunting.
As the case unfolds, Scarpetta must confront her own fears and the dark forces that threaten to consume her. The novel explores themes of obsession, violence, and the thin line between hunter and hunted.
It's a gripping and intense read that showcases Cornwell's expertise in forensic science and her ability to craft a compelling thriller.