by J. A. Jance
Part of Joanna Brady, book 14
First published 2009
Detective J.P. Beaumont works a brutal homicide case in Seattle while Sheriff Joanna Brady investigates her own grisly murder in Cochise County, Arizona. The two seasoned law enforcement officers operate in separate states, following different leads through their respective investigations. As Beaumont digs deeper into his case and Brady pursues her own lines of inquiry, disturbing connections begin to surface between the crimes. The detective and sheriff must combine their expertise and resources when they realize their cases are linked in ways neither anticipated. Their collaboration reveals a web of violence that spans state lines and threatens more victims. Beaumont and Brady race against time to prevent additional murders while navigating the complexities of their joint investigation. The partnership between the experienced Seattle detective and the determined Arizona sheriff becomes crucial as they work to solve both cases and bring the killer to justice.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: collaboration, joint-investigation, partnership
Setting: Arizona, Cochise County, Seattle
Period: contemporary
338 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow
Content warnings: violence