Patricia Cornwell, "From Potter's Field"

Out of all the foes Scarpetta has faced in her career Temple Gault is hands down my favorite. The way Cornwell describes him is so vivid and creepy that you can see and hear him even after you put the book down. Some great twists and turns that will give you vertigo and leave you wanting more. There are some very sad and moving parts in this book and it always surprises me how easily Cornwell can tug at your heartstrings.