Author Kay Scarpetta talks about Patricia Cornwell , fame and forensics . In latest book , Patricia Cornwell is Cornwell 's chief forensic analyst . It begins to pose problems for her because even some colleagues and friends start to wonder if she 's begun to believe her own legend and make mistakes . CNN says she works hard to keep up with scientific advances . She says she does n't watch crime shows or scary movies .
Author Kay Scarpetta talks about Patricia Cornwell , fame and forensics . In latest book , Patricia Cornwell is Cornwell 's chief forensic analyst . CNN says she works hard to keep up with scientific advances . She says she does n't watch crime shows or scary movies .