{"product_id":"what-harms-you-isbn-9781496736918","title":"What Harms You","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor fans of Patricia Cornwell, Jefferson Bass, and Tess Gerritsen, \u003c\/i\u003eNew York Times \u003ci\u003ebestselling author Lisa Black draws from her real-life scientific expertise as a crime scene analyst and her skill in crafting complex and dynamic female characters, as Washington DC forensic scientists Dr. Ellie Carr and Dr. Rachael Davies team up to solve the deadliest and most devious crimes.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis suspense-driven installment in the Locard Institute Thriller series poses a chilling question: What happens when a serial killer goes to CSI school?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Locard Institute is a state-of-the-art forensic research center where experts from around the world come together to confront and solve the world’s most challenging and perplexing crimes. When Dr. Ellie Carr arrives for her first day as an instructor at the prestigious facility, the buildings glimmer amid the brilliant fall foliage on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. But within hours a colleague, Dr. Barbara Wright, is found dead on the floor of a supply closet. Her death appears to be an accident—but Ellie and her new supervisor, Dr. Rachael Davies, suspect a more sinister explanation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA young woman attending a professional training program then disappears, only to be found in a gruesome tableau. Other than their link to the Institute, there seems to be no connection between the student and Dr. Wright. Although forensic traces are elusive, Ellie and Rachael are determined to find the bizarre link between the violent and diverse deaths. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs reporters shatter the privacy of Ellie’s new workplace, she searches old files and finds evidence of a crime that feels much too personal. But who, among those dedicated to justice, could be the threat? No matter how skilled she and Rachael may be in uncovering the truth, they may not be able to prevent a well-schooled killer from striking again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\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.” \u003ci\u003e—BookTrib \u003c\/i\u003eon\u003ci\u003e Red Flags\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for Lisa Black and the Locard Institute Thrillers:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\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 \u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eJeff Lindsay, creator of \u003ci\u003eDexter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\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\u003e—Hank Phillippi Ryan, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e on What Harms You\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. Ellie and Rachael’s friendship develops from a realistic and understandable professional standoffishness to warmth as they learn not only to work together but to rely on one another. This series debut 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 \"She is, quite simply, one of the best storytellers around.\" \u003cb\u003e—Tess Gerritsen\u003c\/b\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\u003e—Tracy Clark\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003cb\u003eauthor of the Cass Raines and Det\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e. Harriet Foster series, and winner of the Sue Grafton Memorial Award and the Sara Paretsky Award\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\u003e—Deborah 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 on What Harms You\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\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\u003e—BookTrib \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\u003e—Publishers 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 —Booklist\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 \u003ci\u003e—Crimespree Magazine \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \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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