Theresa, forensic scientist, gets involved in a hostage situation at a federal bank after gathering evidence at the murder scene of a bank employee. The book didn't keep me up all night reading, but it was good enough to keep me reading every chance I got. As the book progressed the plot got more complicated and intriguing. The author, being a forensic scientist, describd different forensic techniques used in solving crimes which i thought was interesting. First book I've read by Lisa black and will definitely try another one.

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ebook borrowed from Clevnet, read on my nook.

I always like to read real local authors (like Les Roberts). Ms. Black is much more fast-paced and realistic. Still reads a bit like a Cleveland travel brochure with murder and mayhem thrown in.

I couldn't predict the ending, although i didn't really try. I read the majority of the book while I was in the hospital (Cleveland Clinic, lol keepin' it local), and it managed to keep my focus.

I'll read the next one, but I think if it weren't based in Cleveland it would seem just above average. I like being able to recognize landmarks and be able to picture the scenes in the novel.

Some quotes I liked from the book:

"A survey of large cities with good self-esteem would not have Cleveland in the top 10. Or 50."
pg.103

"He had never thought of himself as an ambitious man. But then, most humans didn't think of themselves as carnivores until they spy a perfectly grilled filet mignon."
pg. 126 ( )

Lisa Black's novel Takeover is definitely a page turner. It was masterfully written. I was very glad to read a suspense novel where I couldn't guess every move before it was made ( )

Good start to a new series. This book could have been an episode of the Canadian TV series FLASHPOINT. Most mystery/thriller novels I read are about a crime being solved -- this one is about a crime being committed, in real time, and was thus very hard to put down. ( )

I like Lisa Black's book they show her backgound in Foresics science. I like the character's but I wish she would spend more time with them in the book. ( )