Takeover is the first in a series from William Morrow.
Forensic Scientist Theresa MacLean is investigating an
early-morning murder when she gets word that her
fiancé has been taken hostage with seven others in a
bank robbery at Cleveland's Federal Reserve. The city's
best negotiator, high-profile Chris Cavanaugh, hasn't lost
a victim yet, but Theresa wonders if he might be too
arrogant to save the day this time around. Once she gets
inside the bank, Theresa must use all her smarts,
experience, and forensic skills to get control of the crisis.

The second in the series, Evidence of Murder, will be
published in August 2009.
TAKEOVER
Peter Abrahams, author of The Fan and The Tutor: "TAKEOVER
is a riveting hostage drama packed with surprises. Once Lisa
Black gets you inside the bank, you - like the bad guys - won't be
able to stop."
Ridley Pearson, author of bestselling crime novels and the Lou Boldt series: "Prepare
to be taken hostage. Lisa Black tells a compelling story of intrigue, tested
relationships, and false leads that gain momentum like a bag of marbles spilled at
the top of the stairs. There's no way all those marbles can come back together at the
end, and yet, in Black's skillful hands you're in for a surprise. TAKEOVER is
captivating. Part procedural, part psychological suspense, and every inch a thriller,
TAKEOVER succeeds from the opening chapter. Lisa Black is a gifted storyteller--she
excels at bait-and-switch, leaving the reader frantically turning pages. TAKEOVER
takes place in the Federal Reserve, but there's nothing reserved in Lisa Black's
charged narrative. Pick up this book, and prepare to invest an entire evening. It's
that good."
Dr. Bill Bass, forensic anthropologist at the University of Tennessee and
co-author of bestselling thrillers under the name Jefferson Bass. "... it is obvious
that Lisa Black is a professional and knows what she is writing about. An exciting
story that is hard to put down. TAKEOVER goes into detail on how a hostage
negotiation is conducted and on the many problems that can occur when the
established rules are not followed. Interesting and educational."