Lisa Black Bücher

Ermittlerin Theresa MacLean wird zu einem verlassenen Wohnhaus gerufen, wo ein geköpfter Körper gefunden wurde. Die Leiche trägt Merkmale eines berüchtigten Mörders, der Cleveland vor Jahrzehnten terrorisierte. Kurz darauf wird der Körper einer jungen Frau entdeckt, die erst seit wenigen Stunden tot ist.

In einem spannenden Thriller steht die Forensikerin Theresa MacLean vor der Wahl zwischen Pflicht und Liebe, als ihr Verlobter Paul bei einer Geiselnahme schwer verletzt wird. Um ihn zu retten, trifft sie eine riskante Entscheidung und begibt sich in die Gewalt der Bankräuber. Wie viel Zeit bleibt ihr?

Ein fast perfektes Verbrechen. Ein kaltherziger Killer. Eine Frau, die ihn erbarmungslos jagt. Nur wenige Monate nach der Ermordung ihres Verlobten steht die Gerichtsmedizinerin Theresa MacLean vor ihrem bisher schwierigsten Fall: Die frisch verheiratete Jillian Perry wird tot im Wald aufgefunden - sie ist erfroren. Es gibt keine Spuren, die auf ein Verbrechen hindeuten, doch Theresas Intuition sagt ihr, dass die junge Mutter keinen Selbstmord begangen hat. Dann beantragt plötzlich auch noch Jillians Exfreund das Sorgerecht für deren kleine Tochter - und behauptet, sie schwebe in Lebensgefahr.

Thoroughly updated and revised throughout with a brand new conclusion, featuring essay and classroom questions for classroom use, The Body: Key Concepts, Second Edition, presents a concise and up to date introduction to, and analysis of, the complex and influential debates around the body in contemporary culture.

In a gripping narrative, the story explores the dangerous consequences of uncovering hidden truths. As characters delve into dark secrets, they find themselves entangled in a web of deception and peril. The tension escalates as revelations threaten not only their lives but also the lives of those around them. Themes of betrayal, morality, and the quest for justice intertwine, creating a suspenseful atmosphere where every discovery could be lethal. The stakes are high, and the pursuit of truth may lead to deadly outcomes.

D.C. crime scene analyst Dr. Ellie Barr and pathologist Dr. Rachael Davies, former adversaries-turned-allies, must work together to find a missing baby, the child of a Washington power couple, in a kidnapping linked to a lobbying effort to loosen regulations on a billion-dollar gaming empire

PERISH was a finalist for the G. P. Putnam’s Sons Sue Grafton Memorial Award. Forensic investigator Maggie Gardiner always follows the rules. Detective Jack Renner doesn’t believe in them . . . In a mansion on the outskirts of Cleveland, a woman’s body lies in a pool of blood. The victim is Joanna Moorehouse, founder of Sterling Financial. To crack the case, Maggie and Jack will have to infiltrate the cutthroat world of high-stakes finance. But every employee at Sterling Financial is hellbent on making a killing. When a series of unrelated murders reveals disturbing evidence, only Maggie recognizes the handiwork of a killer who will continue killing until he is stopped. Burdened with unbearable secrets, Maggie must make an agonizing choice, while her instints keeps telling her: she’s next. Praise for Lisa Black and Her Gardiner and Renner Thrillers “Lisa Black always delivers.” —Jeff Lindsay, creator of the DEXTER series “This terrific mystery will keep you guessing—and turning pages.” —Hank Phillippi Ryan “Intriguing forensic details rive the plot.” —Publishers Weekly “An absolute must read.” —Suspense Magazine

The discovery of Marie Corrigan's body in a luxury hotel room reveals a web of animosity surrounding the Cleveland defense attorney, known for her unethical practices. With a reputation for falsifying evidence, she had garnered hatred from colleagues, opponents, and even her lovers. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a legal convention, raising questions about motives and the darker side of the legal profession. As the investigation progresses, the true nature of her relationships and the potential suspects come to light.

Maggie Gardiner, forensics expert for the Cleveland police department, and Jack Renner, a homicide detective with a killer secret, confront the darkest threat yet to their careers--and their lives. The body of fifteen-year-old Rachael Donahue--raised in foster homes and violently unapproachable--has been discovered at the bottom of a stairwell at Firebird, the secure facility for juvenile offenders. The girl's death comes with a disturbing twist--she may have been involved with a much older man. But Rachael's not the only resident to come to a dead end. Firebird's ten-year-old "wild child" has overdosed in the infirmary--back-to-back tragedies that appear to be terrible accidents. But Maggie and Jack suspect a cold-blooded murderer with an agenda. And as Maggie's ex-husband gets nearer to uncovering secrets that Maggie and Jack must hide, it becomes increasingly hard for them to protect a new and vulnerable victim ...

A riveting thriller that positions the author alongside Patricia Cornwell and Jefferson Bass, this installment of the Locard Institute Thriller series showcases Lisa Black’s real-life scientific expertise and her talent for creating complex female characters. Forensic analysts Ellie Carr and Rachael Davies are called to investigate a chilling case at the private compound of Martin Post, the third richest man in America. His pregnant daughter, Ashley, is found dead on a nearby shore after a day trip in her motorboat. While the local coroner ruled her death an accident, Ellie and Rachael uncover the unsettling truth: Ashley was murdered. As they delve deeper, questions arise—was it a kidnapping gone wrong, or something more sinister? Ashley and her husband, Greg, had been collaborating with Martin on a groundbreaking defense initiative for the military, leading to suspicions of espionage. Martin suspects Greg may be involved, and Rachael’s instincts signal deception. If Greg didn’t kill Ashley, why is he so indifferent to her death? Caught in the Posts’ dangerous family dynamics, Ellie and Rachael race against time to uncover buried secrets at the heart of the crime. The turbulent waters of the Gulf grow more treacherous, threatening to engulf them as they seek the truth.