The investigation of LaShawn Tompkins's murder seemed straightforward enough. Upon his release from death row, the ex-drug dealer returned to his old neighborhood, where he was gunned down on his mother's doorstep. Just another case of turf warfare...at least that's what it looks like on the surface to Seattle investigator J. P. Beaumont, who's been handed the assignment under the strictest confidence. But as Beau starts digging, the situation becomes more complicated than he'd thought. It appears that LaShawn really had turned over a new leaf at the King Street Mission, and his murder was pre-meditated. Someone had targeted the man for death.
Meanwhile, Beau's lover and fellow cop, Mel Soames, is given her own hush-hush investigation. A routine check on registered sex offenders has revealed a disturbing pattern: they're dying off at an alarming rate, and not all due to natural causes. Details of the latest death suggest an inside job, but Mel isn't letting this go. Suddenly, Mel's investigation becomes entangled with Beau's, and the two begin to uncover a nightmarish conspiracy that could involve people in high places - including their own top brass.
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"I read a few of the early JP books. I didn't really like them because they were always so dark and cynical for my taste. Now that he has cleaned up his life the stories seem some much more enjoyable. I really enjoyed this book. It had a good story line. It had romance and he got married. " — Karl (4 out of 5 stars)
"I read a few of the early JP books. I didn't really like them because they were always so dark and cynical for my taste. Now that he has cleaned up his life the stories seem some much more enjoyable. I really enjoyed this book. It had a good story line. It had romance and he got married. "
" These J.P. Beaumont are so much to read. I believe this is the last one I have to read-for now anyway. "
" One of my favorite characters-----Seattle detective J.P.Beaumont. Always a good story. Has both intrigue and personal relationships. "
" It was a good read. The author tried a little too hard to include Seattle details. I've read several of her books and this one was just what I expected. "
" Slow start novel but, it picks up. The two main characters are pretty intereting you get to a point that you don't know who to trust. About murdered excons that have linked pasts. "
" I love these characters. The writing can be a bit stilted at times, but Marlene and Butch are a hoot. When daughter Lucy joins the picture, things get really fun. "
" After reading 13 Philip Margollin books, this one didn't even come close. Was okay. Don't think I'll read any more of hers. "
" I give it a 3 1/2. Really like J.A. Jance for those quick not too deep reads! This one was a little bit predictable for me, but really enjoyed it! "
" Recommended by a friend. I'll read more of this series. "
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