Welcome to another edition of Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by Jill, at Breaking the Spine.
We join with others in the blogging community to share our thoughts about upcoming releases we’re eagerly anticipating.
Today I found one by Lisa Black called Defensive Wounds, due out 9/27/11.
In this fourth novel in Lisa Black’s captivating suspense series, forensic investigator Theresa MacLean finds herself embroiled in a case in which everyone has a motive and everyone is a suspect—especially when high-powered defense attorneys start turning up dead.
When Marie Corrigan, a Cleveland defense attorney with a history of falsifying evidence and no shortage of enemies, is found dead in the presidential suite at the Ritz-Carlton, most people would agree that she had it coming. Forensic investigator Theresa MacLean is summoned to the crime scene by her daughter, Rachel, who is working the front desk. But even before Theresa enters the room, she knows that she’s walking into a forensic nightmare—for crime scenes at hotels, even the most luxurious, are teeming with trace evidence that has been left behind by innumerable guests and may or may not be related to the murder. But what Theresa finds is even worse than she imagined.
Given the positioning of Marie’s body, everyone assumes the same thing—that it’s a lovers’ tryst turned lethal. But large questions remain: How did the killer gain access to the room without anyone’s knowledge? And has the scene been staged for their benefit? The little evidence Theresa has is conflicting at best. What’s more, a legal convention at the hotel provides an endless list of suspects—and potential victims.
When two more bodies show up in quick succession, each in a similar state, Theresa’s investigation takes on a whole new urgency as she fears they may have a serial killer on their hands—a serial killer with a vendetta. But as she searches for the threads that tie the cases together, Theresa begins to suspect that she and her daughter are closer to danger than they realize. And a mother will stop at nothing to protect the life of her child.
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Sounds exciting to me…what do you think? And what did you find to share with us today?
This does sound interesting, I have not read anything from this author before. I might have to check it out!
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I haven’t read anything by the author in awhile…this one caught my eye. Thanks for stopping by, Anne.
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Oooh, suspense thriller novels. I love such books! This seems like a good read.
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Thanks for stopping by, sugar peach! I think it sounds good, too.
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I am not much of a suspense thriller kind of person, but it does sound interesting.
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Thanks for stopping by, Beth…Yes, I have to be in the right mood….
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This sounds really good, I love watching these types of shows on TV, will have to hunt some of these books down.
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Hope you do try one and enjoy it, Michelle. Thanks for stopping by.
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Suspense and forensics – sounds good to me!
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Yes, these kind remind me of shows I like…Rizzoli and Isles, for example. In fact, I want to read the books those shows are based on, too. Thanks for stopping by, Jessica.
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Oh, this sounds really interesting! Great pick! Never read anything by Lisa Black, but I might have to look into her books now.
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It’s been a long time since I’ve read her books…time to jump in! Thanks for stopping by, Jen.
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This sounds like a gripping read! And, hope you enjoy SUMMER RENTAL. Her novels are always fun, and this one’s no exception!
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Thanks for stopping by, Jill….yes, I really loved Summer Rental.
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I haven’t heard of this series before, and to be honest it’s not something I’d usually pick up, but I do have to admit that it sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Carina
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Thanks for stopping by, Carina….hope you check it out.
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I rarely read thrillers, not sure why cause I do like it on tv.
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Yes, isn’t it interesting the things we connect with…thanks for stopping by, Mari.
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This sounds like a really suspenseful read.
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Thanks for following, Aeicha….and thanks for stopping by.
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Very interesting. Kind of reminds me of Kay Scarpetta, ( Patricia Cornwall), with the forensic and suspense. I will look for this series. Thanks!
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Yes, I think so, too, Cristina. Thanks for stopping by.
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Never heard of this before, but it sound interesting. New follower 🙂
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I hadn’t either, but the author’s name was familiar…I’ve read some of her other books. Thanks for stopping by, Gabbi.
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I never see myself as much of a suspense reader, but I received one for review once and really loved it. I’m going to have to be more open! This one sounds interesting. I may be missing out if I don’t add it to my list…lol…
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I do enjoy suspense…but I mix it up with other genres. Thanks for stopping by, June.
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Wow! It does sound like an exciting series, and this is the fourth one? Goodness, I’m not one to usually read suspense, but this one does sound intriguing. 🙂 Thank you for sharing and for visiting! I hope you’re able to read this one soon!
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Thanks for coming on by here, too, DJL. Hope you have a great week.
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I haven’t heard of this one before, but it sounds interesting! Thanks for stopping by my WoW 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Jessica…Peace!
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