Unnatural Exposure is a crime thriller by Patricia Cornwell and part of her popular Kay Scarpetta series. Medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta investigates a series of disturbing deaths involving dismembered bodies, only to discover evidence pointing to a far more dangerous threat involving a deadly infectious disease. Combining forensic investigation, medical suspense, and psychological tension, the novel follows Scarpetta as she races to identify the killer while facing an increasingly personal danger.