A twisting forensic thriller from the New York Timesâbestselling author, âquite simply, one of the best storytellers aroundâ (Tess Gerritsen).
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Forensic scientist Theresa MacLean is puzzled by the questionable death of a female construction worker at a Cleveland building site. A witness to the deathâa young girl nicknamed Ghostâmay be able to help. Ghost says the woman was pushed by someone she can only identify as the Shadow Man. Soon Theresa finds herself in a race against time to protect Ghost from an unknown killer before he is able to find the little girl and silence her for good.
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âAn intense plot, knuckle-biting suspense, a likable heroine, and a shock ending make for a thoroughly satisfying read.â âBooklist
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âThe pace doesnât slow in Blunt Impact.â âOhio.com
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âThe bond that MacLean forms with Ghost lends human interest and few will guess the killerâs identity before the final desperate confrontation.â âPublishers Weekly
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âBlack handles multiple plots like a pro.â âKirkus Reviews