What is patricia cornwell the body farm?

Patricia Cornwell is an American author known for her crime novels featuring medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta. In the book "The Body Farm", Dr. Scarpetta is called to investigate a murder at a research facility known as "The Body Farm," which is a real-life facility in Tennessee that studies the decomposition of human remains. The book was published in 1994 and is the fifth in the Scarpetta series. Cornwell's novels are known for their forensic detail and in-depth characterization of the protagonist and other recurring characters. "The Body Farm" was a commercial and critical success, and has been praised for its accurate portrayal of forensic science and the forensic investigation process.