Forensic crime fiction queen Patricia Cornwell published her first Dr. Kay Scarpetta novel 35 years ago, so you're damn right she deserves a cameo in *Scarpetta*, Liz Sarnoff's new Prime Video series. Starring Nicole Kidman as Cornwell's iconic forensic pathologist, the crime procedural show includes a moment with the author in its very first episode. SEE ALSO: 'Scarpetta' review: Nicole Kidman leads a killer cast in Patricia Cornwell series About 13 minutes into episode 1, when Scarpetta is being re-sworn in as Virginia's chief medical officer after taking leave, the high-ranking official performing the ceremonial swearing-in is played by none other than Cornwell. "Great," says Kidman's Scarpetta. "Second time's the charm." "Good luck, Dr. Scarpetta," says Cornwell, shaking her protagonist's hand.…