Lisa Black Books in Order

Lisa Black is a New York Times bestselling author and forensic scientist known for her crime thriller series.

This page lists all Lisa Black Books in order, including her series, standalone novels, and books written under the names Elizabeth Becka and Beth Cheylan, organized by publication order unless otherwise noted.

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Theresa MacLean Series (Books in Order)

The Theresa MacLean series follows Cleveland forensic scientist Theresa MacLean, who investigates suspicious deaths through the Cuyahoga County Coroner’s Office.

Publication Order

  1. Takeover, 2008
  2. Evidence of Murder, 2009
  3. Trail of Blood, 2010
  4. Defensive Wounds, 2011
  5. Blunt Impact, 2013
  6. The Price of Innocence, 2013
  7. Close to the Bone, 2014

Gardiner and Renner Series (Books in Order)

The Gardiner and Renner series follows Cleveland forensic investigator Maggie Gardiner and homicide detective Jack Renner as they work criminal cases while Renner secretly operates as a vigilante.

Publication Order

  1. That Darkness, 2016
  2. Unpunished, 2017
  3. Perish, 2018
  4. Suffer the Children, 2018
  5. Let Justice Descend, 2019
  6. Every Kind of Wicked, 2020

Locard Institute Thriller Series (Books in Order)

The Locard Institute series follows an international team of forensic experts at a private forensic research facility as they analyze complex criminal cases.

Publication Order

  1. Red Flags, 2022
  2. What Harms You, 2023
  3. The Deepest Kill, 2024
  4. Not Who We Expected, 2025

Anthologies

Writing As Elizabeth Becka

Evelyn James Series (Books in Order)

The Evelyn James series follows Cleveland forensic scientist Evelyn James, a specialist in trace evidence, who uncovers critical forensic clues in homicide investigations.

Publication Order

  1. Trace Evidence, 2005
  2. Unknown Means, 2008

Writing As Beth Cheylan

Standalone Novels

Lisa Black Biography

Lisa Black author

Lisa Black is an American crime thriller author who work is related to forensic science and criminal investigation.
Official website: lisa-black.com

Lisa Black was born as Elizabeth Becka in 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio. After working as a secretary for ten years, she returned to her studies to earn a bachelor’s degree in biology from Cleveland State University. She started working as a forensic scientist at the Cuyahoga County Coroner’s Office, where, as a certified latent print examiner and crime scene analyst, she analyzed trace evidence and processed crime scenes.

She later relocated to Florida where she currently works as a latent print examiner for the Cape Coral Police Department, specializing in finger print and crime scene analysis. Over the years, Lisa Black testified more than sixty times and has appeared as a consultant on CourtTV.

Her experience as a forensic specialist is reflected in her novels, particularly her Cleveland-set series. In addition to writing under the pen name Lisa Black, she has also published novels under her real name, Elizabeth Becka, and the pen name Beth Cheylan.

She is a member of Sisters In Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and International Thriller Writers, along with several professional organizations such as the American Academy of Forensic Scientists, the International Association for Identification, and the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts.

Lisa Black Awards and Honors

Nominations and Shortlists

  • Perish – Inaugural Sue Grafton Memorial Award by Putnam and the Mystery Writers of America (2019)
  • Guest of Honor at the Killer Nashville conference (2021)

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Founder of Mystery Sequels, a reference site focused on listing mystery and thriller books in the correct reading order. I maintain and update the site’s bibliographies as new titles are released, ensuring accuracy and consistency across author and series pages.

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3 Comments

  1. Actually I liked all the books but liked the Renner/Gardner series better. after reading one I had to order the set. are any more coming? I sure hope so

  2. Does Lisa plan in continuing her Theresa MacLean series? I just finished the last book in that series.

    1. I also would love to see Theresa and her Brother back again.
      Liked her stories better than the Maggie Gardiner series
      Just found two older ones by Elizabeth Becka aka Lisa Black.
      Hoping they are more the style of the Maclean series.

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