by J. A. Jance
Part of J.P. Beaumont, book 21.5
First published 2015
J. P. Beaumont thought his detective days were over. A devastating accident destroyed his Special Homicide Investigation Team and ended his career in murder cases. Now he spends his time installing fixtures and choosing paint colors for the house he shares with his wife Mel Soames in Bellingham, Washington. Mel has taken on the demanding role of police chief, fighting to establish her authority in a department where not everyone welcomes her leadership. Beaumont wants to help but knows she must handle the political battles herself. Meanwhile, Mel keeps urging him to return to criminal investigation work. One afternoon, Beaumont arrives at their house to check on the construction progress. Mel's car sits in the driveway, but she is nowhere to be found. His dormant investigative skills surge back to life. This case will test more than his professional abilities. With his wife missing, Beaumont faces the most personal investigation of his career.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller, detective, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: personal-stakes, second-chance
Setting: Bellingham, Washington
96 pages · Kindle Edition · Witness Impulse