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Used Book ~ Dismissed With Prejudice by author J. A. Jance
Dismissed With Prejudice
Author: J. A. Jance
Book Information
Publisher: Avon
Book Type: Paperback
Rating: 34

ISBN-13: 9780380755479 - ISBN-10: 0380755475
Publication Date: 6/1/1989
Pages: 384

Book Description:
The blood at the scene belies any suggestion of an "honorable death." Yet, to the eyes of the Seattle police, a successful Japanese software magnate died exactly as he wished -- and by his own hand, according to the ancient rite of seppuku. Homicide Detective J.P. Beaumont can't dismiss what he sees as an elaborate suicide, however, not when something about it makes his flesh crawl. Because small errors in the ritual suggest something darker: a killer who will go to extraordinary lengths to escape detection -- a fiend with a less traditional passion ... for cold-blooded murder.

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Top Member Reviews

Malka E. (huskyshep) wrote on 6/26/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

my copy is an ex library book

Mary B. S. from SAINT LOUIS, MO wrote on 6/15/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

A Japenese inventor has commited hari-kari---or has he J P Beaumont must decide if it is murder and if so who and why. Very good story.

Gail P. (grammiegail) from MONTARA, CA wrote on 11/8/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Another great JP Beaumont story.

Bonnie A. (ladycholla) from PAYSON, UT wrote on 9/20/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Another great Beaumont story.

Laura C. (quiver) from SUFFOLK, VA wrote on 8/16/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

A JP Beaumont story. The blood at the scene belies any suggestion of an honorable death. Yet, to the eyes of the Seattle police, a successful Japanese software magnate died exactly as he wished--and by his own had according to the ancient rite of seppuku. Small errors in the ritual suggest something darker...

Denell W. (Chitimacha-Princess) from VANCOUVER, WA wrote on 7/21/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Japanese businessman Tadeo Kurobashi had many passions, including computers, poetry, money, and Samurai lore. So his suicide method of choice would naturally be the ancient art of seppku---what the uninitiated call "hara-kiri." But despite the bloody Samurai sword Kurobashi clutches tightly in his lifeless hand, Seattle detective J.P. Beaumont senses the dead software magnate played a less active role in his own demise. Because glaring errors have been made in the time honored Asian death ritual---which has Beau looking for someone with a less traditional passion...for cold blooded homicide.

Fran S. (FranS) from OKLAHOMA CITY, OK wrote on 5/12/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Great read! Involved plot with several twists. I'm looking for more Jance books now.

Ralph F. (RedAlert) from SILVERDALE, WA wrote on 9/17/2005...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Worth a second read. I did.