During the Great Depression, the city of Cleveland

was terrorized by more than the world's turmoil: a
madman, who murdered by night and left his
handiwork to be discovered in the first glare of day.
He was America's version of Jack the Ripper, but
more prolific. He was bloody. He was unknown. He
was never caught.

These are facts.

Trail of Blood begins where history leaves off...

Trail of Blood
September 2010
William Morrow 978-0-06-198933-9

Evidence of Murder appeared on the New York Times Mass Market bestseller list!!

LIBRARY JOURNAL: In this second novel in a new series (after Takeover), Black weaves a highly entertaining if somewhat improbable tale of drama and suspense. Fans of forensic thrillers will look forward to seeing more of her witty and likable heroine.—

Booklist: Black has a compelling protagonist in Theresa MacLean...

"...a tautly plotted, relentlessly suspenseful debut. Let’s hope she writes another scorcher-and soon." -- Booklist (starred review)

Ridley Pearson, author of bestselling crime novels and the Lou Boldt series: "Prepare to be taken hostage. Lisa Black tells a compelling story of intrigue, tested relationships, and false leads that gain momentum like a bag of marbles spilled at the top of the stairs. There's no way all those marbles can come back together at the end, and yet, in Black's skillful hands you're in for a surprise. TAKEOVER is captivating. Part procedural, part psychological suspense, and every inch a thriller, TAKEOVER succeeds from the opening chapter. Lisa Black is a gifted storyteller--she excels at bait-and-switch, leaving the reader frantically turning pages. TAKEOVER takes place in the Federal Reserve, but there's nothing reserved in Lisa Black's charged narrative. Pick up this book, and prepare to invest an entire evening. It's that good."

Peter Abrahams, author of The Fan and The Tutor: "TAKEOVER is a riveting hostage drama packed with surprises. Once Lisa Black gets you inside the bank, you - like the bad guys - won't be able to stop."

Dr. Bill Bass, forensic anthropologist at the University of Tennessee and co-author of bestselling thrillers under the name Jefferson Bass. "... it is obvious that Lisa Black is a professional and knows what she is writing about. An exciting story that is hard to put down. TAKEOVER goes into detail on how a hostage negotiation is conducted and on the many problems that can occur when the established rules are not followed. Interesting and educational."

TAKEOVER IS ONE OF BOOKLIST'S TOP 10 CRIME NOVEL DEBUTS FOR 2009!

Takeover is a thriller of the first order, a pulse-racing adventure that grabs you in the first chapter and has you sweating until the very end. Each time you catch your breath, Black adds a plot twist that that takes you down another devilishly clever path. - Mystery Scene

"Lisa Black heightens the suspense and breathes new life into the classic hostage thriller...." - South Florida Sun-Sentinel