Perish

A stunning Gardiner and Renner thriller from the New York Times-bestselling 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 guessing-and turning pages." -Hank Phillippi Ryan

"A great choice for readers of psychological suspense, forensic investigations, and mystery." -Library Journal