Fifty years ago, when she was five, Sister Mary Katherine witnessed something terrible...
A former Seattle policeman now working for the Washington State Attorney's Special Homicide Investigation Team, J.P. Beaumont has been hand-picked to lead the investigation into a half-century-old murder. An eyewitness to the crime, a middle-aged nun, has now recalled grisly, forgotten details while undergoing hypnotherapy.
It's a case as cold as the grave, and it's running headlong into another that's tearing at Beau's heart: the vicious slaying of his former partner's ex-wife. What's worse, his rapidly unraveling friend is the prime suspect.
Caught in the middle of a lethal conspiracy that spans two generations and a killing that hits too close to home--targeted by a vengeful adversary and tempted by a potential romance that threatens to reawaken his personal demons--Beaumont may suddenly have more on his plate than he can handle, and far too much to survive...
Bonnie A. (ladycholla) from PAYSON, UT wrote on 11/8/2006...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Great story and continuation of characters she has developed. Jance is a good story teller. Want more of the same.
Marian T. from HENDERSON, TX wrote on 11/1/2006...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Fast paced police mystery. Lots of twists and turns. Easy read. Very enjoyable.
Sonja M. from TACOMA, WA wrote on 10/27/2006...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
a little long & winding, but it kept my interest! Good read!
Kay D. (LakeMartinGal) from DADEVILLE, AL wrote on 10/2/2006...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is an exciting page-turner! You'll never figure out whodunnit!!!!!
Joanne S. from FRANKLIN, NC wrote on 9/24/2006...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
J.P. Beaumont, as always sparks your interest and delivers.
Winston C. (Crabby-doctor) from LINCOLN, NE wrote on 8/28/2006...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
I have read all of Jance's books and this is the latest one of the Beaumont books---I enjoyed it very much. I think it is one of her best!
Helen L. from DUNLAP, IL wrote on 8/24/2006...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
I just discovered J.A. Jance and want to read every book in her J.P. Beaumont and Joanna Brady series. She crafts good mysteries!
Sandra T. (san) from CENTENNIAL, CO wrote on 8/17/2006...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was one of the best yet. I really enjoyed how the plots flowed, and the characters developed. Couldn't put it down.
Vicki S. (baileyrose) from PITTSBURGH, PA wrote on 2/5/2008...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I really enjoyed this book. The main character is very likable.
JOYCE B. from EVANT, TX wrote on 5/2/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
J.P. Beaumont keeps you turning the pages to see what he is going to do next.
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Patricia H. (beachcomber) from JUPITER, FL wrote on 8/17/2008...
Another good book in the JP Beaumont series. Set is Seattle, which is one of my favorite cities.
Mary B. S. from SAINT LOUIS, MO wrote on 10/21/2007...
Beaumont is now working with the SHIT squad and they investigate officer related shootings. He is to stay away from the investigation however because his old partner and long time friend Ron Peters is the officer being investigated. Very good story
Ann C. (auntant) from CARMEL, IN wrote on 5/31/2007...
From the book cover, "A former Seattle policeman now working for the Washington State Attorney's Special Homicide Investigation Team, J.P. Beaumont has been hand-picked to lead the investigation into a half-century-old murder. An eyewitness to the crime, a middle-aged nun, has now recalled grisly, forgotten details while undergoing hypnotherapy.
It's a case as cold as the grave, and it's running headlong into another that's tearing at Beau's heart: the vicious slaying of his former partner's ex-wife. What's worse, his rapidly unraveling friend is the prime suspect."
Caught in the middle of a lethal conspiracy that spans two generations and a killing that hits too close to home - targeted by a vengeful adversary and tempted by a potential romance that threatens to reawaken his personal demons - Beaumont may suddenly have more on his plate than he can handle, and far too much to survive."
Susan C. from BREMERTON, WA wrote on 2/9/2007...
A interesting JP Beaumont book.
Bill M. (billymac00) from WALNUT CREEK, CA wrote on 1/27/2007...
Fifty years ago, when she was five, Sister Mary Katherine witnessed something terrible...
A former Seattle policeman now working for the Washington State Attorney's Special Homicide Investigation Team, J.P. Beaumont has been hand-picked to lead the investigation into a half-centry-old murder.
An eyewitness to the crime, a middle-aged nun, has now recalled grisly, forgotten details while undergoing hypno-therapy.
It's a case as cold as the grave, and it's running headlong into another that's tearing at Beau's heart: the vicious slaying of his former partner's ex-wife. What's worse, his rapidly unraveling friend is the prime suspect.
Caught in the middle of a lethal conspiracy that spans two generations and a killing that hits to close to home--targeted by a vengeful adversary and tempted by a potential romance that threatens to reawaken his personal demons--Beaumont may suddenly have more on his plate than he can handle, and far too much to survive.
Carol J. (Puddnp) from LUDLOW, KY wrote on 12/4/2006...
A good read!
DENISE D. (DECIEDEE) from ACWORTH, GA wrote on 11/22/2006...
J.P. BEAUMONT IS ON THE CASE of the memories just come forth from Sister Mary Elizabeth. She witnessed something terrible when she was five. Was it too late to find the perpetrator and justice? Try this one to keep you guessing.
Sue T. (soozy) from MONTGOMRY VLG, MD wrote on 11/5/2006...
A wonderful page turner. A former Seattle policeman now working for the Washington State Attorney's Special Homicide Investigation Team. J.P.Beaumont has been hand-picked to lead the investigation into a half-century-old murder. An eye witness to the crime, a middle aged nun, has now recalled grisly, forgotten details while undergoing hypno-therapy.
Maryanne M. from WAPPINGERS FL, NY wrote on 10/29/2006...
Fifty years ago, when she was five, Sister mary Katherine witnessed something terrible. Caught in a conspiracy that spans two generations and a killing that hits too close to home, former Seattle policeman JP Beaumont may suddenly have more on his plat than he can handle, a far too much to survive.