When three murders, including a local gun dealer, take place, an anti-government rancher is accused. With another "Ruby Ridge" simmering, Brady sees a larger plot.
J. A. Jance is most known for her Seattle-based detective series featuring the introspective J.P. Beaumont. In this, her Sheriff Joanna Brady series (of Cochise County, Arizona), she injects a feminine perspective into a masculine world. The book begins with a gratuitous murder in the desert by a sniper and goes on to explore more murders, as well as illegal weapons sales. Reader Stephanie Brush does a decent job without attempting full-blown character acting. One can hear the distinct cadence of her characterizations, but basically she gives a straightforward and uncomplicated reading. D.R.W. (c) AudioFile, Portland, Maine
About the Author
J.A. Jance is the New York Times bestselling author of the J.P. Beaumont series, the Joanna Brady series, and three stand-alone thrillers. An American Mystery award winner, Ms. Jance is a native of South Dakota and currently lives with her husband in Seattle, Washington and Tucson, Arizona.
