Perish

A stunning Gardiner and Renner thriller from the New York Timesbestselling author of Every Kind of Wicked, ';one of the best storytellers around' (Tess Gerritsen). 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 instincts keep telling her: she's next. ';As always with Black, this psychological suspense is incredible.' Suspense Magazine ';Full of fascinating forensic science and an eye-opening deep dive into predatory mortgage-lending practices.' Publishers Weekly Praise for Lisa Black and The Gardiner and Renner Thrillers ';Lisa Black always delivers.' Jeff Lindsay, creator of the Dexter series ';This terrific mystery will keep you guessingand turning pages.' Hank Phillippi Ryan ';A great choice for readers of psychological suspense, forensic investigations, and mystery.' Library Journal