Let Justice Descend

Lisa Black

Oct 2019 · A Gardiner and Renner Novel Book 5 · Kensington Books

About this ebook

Forensics expert Maggie Gardiner and Cleveland detective Jack Renner believe in delivering justice. One follows the rules. The other follows a darker path . . .
 
Three days before a key election, U.S. Senator Diane Cragin is electrocuted on her own doorstep—a shocking twist in an already brutal political race. The obvious culprit is Cragin’s rival Joey Green, a city official who’s had his hand in every till in town for the past twenty years. But after discovering a fortune in cash in Cragin’s safe, Maggie and Jack suspect they’ve stepped into a much bigger conspiracy—and they’d better watch their backs.
 
Dogged by a reporter on the verge of discovering the truth about Jack’s deadly brand of justice, Maggie and Jack plow through a city seething with corruption. As one murder leads to another, and another, their only chance to stop a killer requires trusting each other. Easier said than done . . .
 
Praise for Lisa Black and Her Gardiner and Renner Thrillers
 
“A must read!” —Charles Todd
 
 “Black keeps the suspense high throughout.” —Publishers Weekly
 
“Well-plotted and paced . . . with a pair of intriguing protagonists." —Booklist
 
“One of the best storytellers around.” —Tess Gerritsen 

Ratings and reviews

Let Justice Descend by Lisa Black Gardiner & Renner #5 Great story even though I am not a big fan of politics and political shenanigans that include corruption, bribery and not putting the constituents needs first. Putting THAT aside...I LOVED this book and skimmed over parts of the politics to get to the meat of the matter. And what might that be? The murder mystery and the tension/story developing between Maggie Gardiner, CSI and Jack Renner, homicide detective. Maggie knows something about Jack that has her always wondering about him and what he has been up to. She admires his police abilities but perhaps questions his ethics. The two have a bond based in their mutual secret and at times it feels as if the two might actually move toward a relationship although it is also difficult to see how they might be able to do so. It is indeed a twisty twisted situation the two have managed to create for themselves – a balanced situation that the two both want to keep stable without either ending up too far up or down on the teeter-totter. What I liked: * Jack – I like this silent man who does what he believes necessary to bring evil people to justice * Maggie – I enjoy seeing her work the case and the dilemma(s) she sometimes finds herself in while working or when thinking about Jack. * The plotting and pace of the stories and the “gotcha” feel I had at the end * Riley – Jack’s partner on the job seems a nice guy and I look forward to hearing more about him. * The anticipation of what story will come next. What I did not like: * The many despicable characters only out to further their own agendas * The greed * The politics – after so many years of watching politics in the countries I have lived in...am happier not looking at what is going on and playing ostrich instead. Did I enjoy this book? Yes Would I like to read more in this series? Without a doubt Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for the ARC – This is my honest review. 4-5 Stars

About the author

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Black introduced the characters of Maggie Gardiner and Jack Renner in her acclaimed suspense novel That Darkness and continued their story in Unpunished, Perish, Suffer the Children, and Let Justice Descend. 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 crime scene analyst for the Cape Coral Police Department in Florida, working mostly with fingerprints and crime scenes. Lisa is a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, the International Association for Identification, and the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts, and she is a Certified Crime Scene Analyst and Certified Latent Print Examiner. She has testified in court as an expert witness more than sixty-five times. Her books have been translated into six languages. She lives near Fort Myers, Florida. Visit her on Facebook, Twitter, or at www.lisa-black.com.