Let Justice Descend

In a gripping new thriller by bestselling author Lisa Black, forensic expert Maggie Gardiner teams up with Cleveland detective Jack Renner to unravel the mysterious murder of a senator with secrets to conceal. Just three days before a crucial election, U.S. Senator Diane Cragin is found electrocuted at her own home—a twist that intensifies an already ruthless political contest. Cragin's chief of staff is quick to point fingers at Joey Green, a city development director notorious for financial misappropriation over the past two decades. However, Maggie and Jack develop their own theories after uncovering a hidden stash of cash in the senator’s safe. As they track the flow of money through the complex web of Cleveland politics, they uncover millions more and a growing list of potential suspects. Jack’s observation that "Anyone can be dangerous when they believe they have a good reason" becomes increasingly relevant. Meanwhile, a Herald reporter edges closer to exposing Jack's dual role as both detective and executioner. The pressure of the upcoming election reveals deeper fissures and corruption within the city's power structure. As the murders continue to mount, the tenuous alliance between Maggie and Jack becomes their only hope to catch the killer.