{"product_id":"not-who-we-expected-isbn-9781496749680","title":"Not Who We Expected","description":"\u003cb\u003eWith a duo of complex female protagonists, breakneck plotting, and authenticity informed by her career as a crime scene analyst, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Lisa Black’s Locard Institute Thrillers land her in the same league as Tess Gerritsen, Patricia Cornwell, and Kathy Reichs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow forensic experts Ellie Carr and Rachael Davies are pulled into solving a deadly mystery unfolding in the shadow of a celebrated rock star.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe two crime experts are enlisted by legendary rock star Billy Diamond to find his missing daughter. A level-headed student at Yale, Devon left six months earlier with her boyfriend, Carlos, for a career development retreat in Nevada. Her calls and notes became less frequent until they stopped. Billy wanted to give his daughter space—but after learning Carlos' body was found a few miles upstream from the ranch, he needs answers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRachael and Ellie hatch a plan—as Ellie goes undercover, Rachael will work with Billy to find out about Devon. But Rachael has a second agenda, to find out why Billy seems so familiar with her late sister Isis, whose little boy Rachael is raising. The music idol is hiding something, but what? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe southwest ranch is full of surprises.  Devon is not only alive but thriving, and no one mentions Carlos. The attendees follow their leader, Galen, with slavish devotion, and their daily mind-body exercises stretch from brain-numbing to downright treacherous.  If Galen is behind some nefarious scheme, how does it relate to the rock star and his daughter?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo answer those questions, Rachael will also have to ask: Who was her sister Isis, really? The answers will draw Ellie and Rachael deeper into danger. In Billy’s world and in Galen's, the living, the missing, and the dead all have secrets.\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for the Locard Institute Thrillers:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Cheers for Black’s knotty puzzle and the two canny women who unravel it.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eThe Deepest Kill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “This carefully plotted mystery is well written with false leads and unexpected twists leading to the gradual uncovering of secrets.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMystery \u0026amp; Suspense Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eThe Deepest Kill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Black, a Floridian forensic scientist, infuses the narrative with scalpel-sharp regional and technical detail.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eThe Deepest Kill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A complex action thriller with an attention-grabbing plot.”  —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAkron Beacon Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eThe Deepest Kill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A thrilling exploration of the lengths people will go to protect their secrets, and the power of friendship to overcome even the most difficult obstacles.\u003ci\u003eThe Deepest Kill\u003c\/i\u003e offer[s] readers a unique look into the world of crime fiction, exploring the complexities of human nature and the consequences of our actions” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBNN News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eThe Deepest Kill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Lisa Black writes from her own experience as a forensic scientist, instilling What Harms You with the perfect blend of technical accuracy and polished storytelling. Kathy Reichs and Jeff Lindsay have claimed this turf as their own for years, but Black is every bit their equal.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookTrib \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon\u003ci\u003e What Harms You\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “The action is non-stop and the descriptions of crime scene analysis are fascinating and gruesome. With the authentic details and Ellie and Rachael working together, this could be only the beginning of a welcome series.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAkron Beacon Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on\u003ci\u003e What Harms You\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eWhat Harms You \u003c\/i\u003eis a terrific, CSI procedural that takes a thoughtful, even-handed view of life and crime-fighting in the 21st century, balancing hot-button topics with common sense approaches.”  —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCriminal Element \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eWhat Harms You\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A brilliant idea and the ultimate locked-mansion mystery – a serial killer possibly on the loose at an elite CSI school – fully realized into a cinematic and riveting page-turner. The oh-so-knowledgeable Lisa Black immerses us in the fascinating science, the deadly secrets, the authentic details, and the personal danger. Fans of Tess Gerritsen and Kathy Reichs will especially be drawn to this compelling and fast-paced novel.” —\u003cb\u003eHank Phillippi Ryan, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eon\u003ci\u003e What Harms You\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Lisa Black’s return to the Locard Institute in What Harms You is a bona fide page-turner that kept me on the edge of my seat. What a great team Dr. Ellie Carr and Dr. Rachel Davies make. Black knocked it out of the park. The Locard’s in good hands, and so are we.”\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e—\u003cb\u003eTracy Clark\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eaward-winning author of the\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eCass Raines and Det. Harriet Foster series\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eWhat Harms You\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Lisa Black's second Locard Institute novel is clever, chilling, and enormously gripping right up until the very last page. Black combines spot-on forensic detail with empathetic characters I can't wait to see more of--this series tops my list of new favorites.\" —\u003cb\u003eDeborah Crombie,\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Duncan Kincaid\/Gemma James Novel\u003ci\u003es\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eWhat Harms You\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Black, who writes elegantly from personal experience as a criminologist herself, has fashioned a wondrously structured tale with the pace and energy of a great crime film.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookTrib \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon\u003ci\u003e Red Flags\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “This solid series launch from bestseller Black introduces forensics experts Ellie Carr and Rachael Davies…Black packs the novel with fascinating details for crime scene buffs, who will eagerly await the next case for the intrepid CSIs.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eRed Flags\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A diabolical plot, the kidnapping of kids, and a zealous lobbying group all play roles in Black's twist-filled narrative. There is more than enough suspense to keep readers fully engaged until the shocking ending.”\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eRed Flags\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “As the pages are turned the tension rises. The investigation is interesting and the detail about forensics is a bonus. The twists offer different red herrings to keep readers guessing.”\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrimespree Magazine \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eRed Flags\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “While \u003ci\u003eRed Flags\u003c\/i\u003e is a forensic thriller, it’s also a very clever fair-play mystery with a deeply satisfying ending. Black layers interconnecting mysteries, even as she sensitively explores Ellie and Rachael’s complicated family lives…[and] balances their personal stories perfectly with the suspenseful action.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCriminal Element \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eRed Flags\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"With her first-hand knowledge of forensics added to her skill as a writer, Lisa Black doesn’t miss. \u003ci\u003eRed Flags\u003c\/i\u003e is a real nail-biter, a can’t-miss thrill ride from start to finish.\"\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJeff Lindsay\u003c\/b\u003e, creator of DEXTER on \u003ci\u003eRed Flags\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"She is, quite simply, one of the best storytellers around.\" —\u003cb\u003eTess Gerritsen\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eRed Flags\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eLisa Black\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Gardiner and Renner Novels and the Locard Institute Thrillers featuring Dr. Ellie Carr and Dr. Rachael Davies. As a forensic scientist at the Cuyahoga County Coroner's Office, she analyzed gunshot residue on hands and clothing, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, DNA, blood and many other forms of trace evidence, as well as crime scenes. Now she is a latent print examiner and certified crime analyst for the Cape Coral Police Department in Florida, working mostly with fingerprints and crime scenes. She is a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, the International Association for Identification, and the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts, and has testified in court as an expert witness over 65 times. Her books have been translated into six languages and she was named finalist for the prestigious Sue Grafton Memorial Award for \u003ci\u003ePerish\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives near Fort Myers, Florida. 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