a novel by David White

At a biotech company, in the suburbs of Philadelphia, a prominent scientist is murdered in his laboratory. The death initially seems like natural causes, but during the death investigation a young female pathologist and her mentor uncover that the scientist was injected with a lethal dose of snake venom.
During the course of the investigation, Dr. Rachel Thompson's mentor is also killed in the same manner as the scientist they were both investigating. The investigation turns against Dr. Thompson when her credit card is linked to the purchase of the venom.
With the assistance of her attorney and an investigative reporter, a twisted conspiracy of murder is unraveled, stemming from an adulterous affair, jealousy and greed.