We create our own worlds. We destroy our own worlds. It is that simple..

I hate the term "mystery". That's not what I write. I think the Scarpetta novels are much more character-driven than an average puzzle solver. Writin….

If everybody, every day, would try to do one thing that pulls them beyond themselves the world will start being a better place..

Do no harm & leave the world a better place than you found it..

When I was at college there were two things I vowed I'd never do. One was go to a funeral and the other was deal with computers. And then I ended up ….

In the first person, the readers feel smart, like it's them solving the case..

And suddenly the world was filled with wooden faces and flat voices - and, you were alone..

Night fell clean and cold in Dublin, and wind moaned beyond my room as if a million pipes played the air..

With DNA, the ability to find out a lot more with a lot less has increased our ability for identification..

I wouldn't want to donate my body for scientific study..

You have to live where you wake up, even if someone else dreamed you there..

I believe the root of all evil is abuse of power..

I didn't invent forensic science and medicine. I just was one of the first people to recognize how interesting it is..

My friends call me Miss Worst Case Scenario..

To almost die is to know that one day you will, and to never again feel the same about anything..

I've always believed human blood is red because it really needs to draw attention to itself..

America is the most violent democracy in the world. It's something that's met with great shock, horror, and mystery when I travel to other countries.….

Leaves covered pavement like soggy cereal..

Being with someone who is smart and gives good advice adds tremendously wonderful elements to your life..

I like crazy shoes or unusual cowboy boots and I collect big belt buckles..

I like to get to bed with a clear head..