Kay Scarpetta Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Kay Scarpetta books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Postmortem
Buy on Amazon1990
Body of Evidence
Buy on Amazon1991
All That Remains
Buy on Amazon1992
Cruel and Unusual
Buy on Amazon1993
The Body Farm
Buy on Amazon1994
From Potter's Field
Buy on Amazon1995
Cause of Death
Buy on Amazon1996
Unnatural Exposure
Buy on Amazon1997
Point of Origin
Buy on Amazon1998
Black Notice
Buy on Amazon1999
The Last Precinct
Buy on Amazon2000
Blow Fly
Buy on Amazon2003
Trace
Buy on Amazon2004
Predator
Buy on Amazon2005
Book of the Dead
Buy on Amazon2007
Scarpetta
Buy on Amazon2008
The Scarpetta Factor
Buy on Amazon2009
Port Mortuary
Buy on Amazon2010
Red Mist
Buy on Amazon2011
The Bone Bed
Buy on Amazon2012
Dust
Buy on Amazon2013
Flesh and Blood
Buy on Amazon2014
Depraved Heart
Buy on Amazon2015
Chaos
Buy on Amazon2016
Autopsy
Buy on Amazon2021
Livid
Buy on Amazon2022
Unnatural Death
Buy on Amazon2023
Identity Unknown
Buy on Amazon2024
Sharp Force
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Kay Scarpetta series is publication order: 1. Postmortem (1990), 2. Body of Evidence (1991), 3. All That Remains (1992), 4. Cruel and Unusual (1993), 5. The Body Farm (1994), and 24 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Kay Scarpetta series by Patricia Cornwell contains 29 books. The series began in 1990 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Kay Scarpetta series is written by Patricia Cornwell. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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