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1998 crime novel Southern Cross by Patricia Cornwell.Book OverviewSeries: It is the second book in the Andy Brazil series, following the debut novel Hornet's Nest. Unlike Cornwell's famous Kay Scarpetta series, this series is noted for a more satirical and darkly comic tone.Plot: The story follows Police Chief Judy Hammer, who is sent to Richmond, Virginia, to reform a troubled and corrupt police department.Characters: Hammer is joined by her deputy chief, Virginia West, and rookie officer (and former reporter) Andy Brazil. They face intense local resentment and a bizarre cast of characters while trying to modernize the force with a new computer tracking program.