The Price of Innocence - (Theresa MacLean Mystery) by Lisa Black (Hardcover)

About the Book

"The key to Teresa MacLean's latest case lies in a 25-year-old unsolved murder"
Called out to investigate a suspected suicide in a luxury high-rise apartment, forensic scientist Theresa MacLean only just escapes with her life when the building is blown to smithereens. An accident - or something more sinister? A mostly empty block of trendy apartments in downtown Cleveland seems an unlikely terrorist target.

Book Synopsis

The key to Theresa MacLean's latest case lies in a 25-year-old unsolved murder

Called out to investigate a suspected suicide in a luxury high-rise apartment, forensic scientist Theresa MacLean only just escapes with her life when the building is blown to smithereens. An accident - or something more sinister? A mostly empty block of trendy apartments in downtown Cleveland seems an unlikely terrorist target.

The following day, Theresa is examining another suspected suicide in a wealthy neighbourhood when the cop accompanying her is shot dead by an unseen assailant. Could the two events be connected?

As Theresa painstakingly pieces the clues she uncovers evidence of a dark secret in the murdered cop's past.

Review Quotes

Devilishly clever blind alleys and red herrings -- "Publishers Weekly"

"Black constructs a puzzle that weaves olds crimes with new, always leaving room for one more twist."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"Quick pacing, a keep-'em-guessing plot, plenty of dark humor, and a spunky, outspoken, whip-smart heroine make this a must-read for fans of Cornwall and Grafton."-- "Booklist"