Evidence of Murder
by Lisa Black
Jillian Perry's body is found dead in the woods. With very few
clues to go on, her death appears to be a suicide. Jillian Perry
was newly married with a daughter. What woman walks out into the
forest alone and simply freezes to death? To forensic scientist
Theresa MacLean, something just does not add up to suicide, but can she
prove it? Fighting her own emotional crisis, this case might be
exactly what she needs to focus herself. Just as she thinks she
knows the answer, another suspect emerges. When an ex-boyfriend
shows up seeking custody of Jillian's daughter, Theresa's investigation
uncovers more complications. Can she trust the information he
provides? Will Theresa find the evidence of murder to stop a
possible killer in his tracks before more are harmed.
In EVIDENCE OF MURDER, a sequel to TAKEOVER, Lisa Black brings the
reader inside the emotional world of forensic scientist Theresa MacLean
as she recuperates from her last case. Readers are strongly
advised to read the two books in order, not only to avoid spoilers but
also to discover the author's ability to portray her character with
continuity from book to book. While certain scenes lead to a
chilling, dangerous chase, Lisa Black's suspense will appeal most to
suspense readers looking for a mysterious puzzle rather than shock, mad
races, and overkill drama that often fill the suspense genre. The
details of the crime are quite ingenious and unforgettable. The
path to discovery of this mysterious death fascinates as Theresa delves
into cutting edge game technology, corporate greed and the most
timeless motive, obsessive love. Lisa Black maintains the mystery
right up until the very end. The emotional world of Theresa
MacLean adds a richness to her character without dragging the novel
down and away from the case itself. Practical,
hard-working, no-nonsense, yet not without emotion, Theresa
MacLean is a character who grows on a reader from book to book.
Lisa Black's entry into the suspense genre is most welcome
indeed! If you love suspense that keeps you poised on the edge of
your seat by the clues rather than quick-paced action, EVIDENCE OF
MURDER fits the bill. Certainly, fast-paced scenes do lead up to
the resolution, but Lisa Black's talent is most discernible in her
ability to plot a case based on clues and evidence. EVIDENCE OF
MURDER is suspense that relies on an intelligent unraveling of the
mystery through the forensics and suspect interviews without the gore
often associated with forensic thrillers.
Publisher:
Harper (August 31, 2010)
Reviewed by Merrimon,
Merrimon Book Reviews
