Beaumont finds himself wrapped in a case where a band of powerful co-conspirators are willing to go to any length to keep their deadly secrets hidden.
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"J.P. Beaumont, Seattle investigator for the Washington Special Homicide Investigation Team, must solve two family tragedies. One is a cold case from 50 years ago the state attorney general assigns to Beaumont. The only witness was a five year old girl who is now a nun, Sister Mary Katherine. When she began suffering horrific dreams caused by long-repressed memories about witnessing the murder of a neighbor, she contacts law enforcement in the hope that the crime can be solved. Just as Beaumont begins to make head way with this investigation, he is distracted when the former wife of his best friend, Ron Peters, is killed and suspicion falls on Ron. Beaumont is forced to choose between friendship and duty. Although his relationship with the Peters family forbids him from working directly on their case, he offers help to the detectives in charge. Meanwhile the complex plot Sister Mary Katherine, reveals a cover up that still threatens the reputations of several parties who were involved. They continue to do anything and everything possible to keep the truth from being revealed."
— Genie (5 out of 5 stars)
“Fast-paced and filled with multiple twists, Jance’s latest Beaumont mystery is a true page turner. This is a read to savor in one sitting. Gritty and realistic, this novel not only boasts intense suspense, it provides interesting insight into the sometimes devastating emotional effects that a career in law enforcement can have on a person and his or her family.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)" One in the J.P. Beaumont series. I enjoyed it very much and would like to read more from this author. "
— Laurie, 2/14/2014" Great read by Jance, still leaves you hanging with Beau and Mel. Hope everything works out. "
— Ronald, 2/14/2014" I thought this was a really good book, as all of Jance's books usually are. This story was a bit different in that some of the trials that Beaumont was forced into were much more personal than some of his other past cases. As his team of investigators investigate Ron Peters, Beaumont is stuck between a rock and a hard place, being a close friend to Peters but being banned form the investigation due to conflict of interest. There is a but of a lack of action but as you reach the end of the book the action picks up fast and keeps you from putting the book down. "
— Katieailene, 2/12/2014" Another first-rate J.P. Beaumont mystery. "
— Glenn, 2/1/2014" A quick read, but I enjoyed it. Beau and Mel are Hart to Hart type detectives. The mystery held my attention and I didn't guess the perps before the end. I would read another of Jance's mysteries with these detectives. "
— Tracie, 1/31/2014" I really enjoyed this book. I'll be checking out some of J.A.Jance's other books. "
— Penny, 1/31/2014" Beaumont mysteries are always a fun read! "
— Nancy, 1/18/2014" This was a decent read, likable characters, fun twists and turns, and two plots running at the same time with neither of them being neglected. If I came across other books in the series, I'd read them. "
— Kate, 1/4/2014" More Harry I. Ball, makes me chuckle when I read his name. Goodness Ron Peters daughters have grown and poor guy has more drama than needed. Sister Mary Katherine was a surprise. Like seeing Captain Kramer back to give Beau more headaches. "
— April, 12/23/2013" Very enjoyable, fast read with multilayered mysteries and interesting characters. "
— Shirley, 12/11/2013" This was one of the better Beaumont books. Since they usually involve more than one case happening simultaneously, I usually find one subplot better than the other. The story about the nun with repressed memories was a bore, but the Peters' story and Beaumont's personal life were more interesting. "
— Lola4, 11/13/2013" The more Beaumont series novels I read the more I like them. Read this one out of order - do not usually do- but was not a problem. Very interesting plot. Sort of surprised by the solutions. Like how book ended. "
— Charles, 7/10/2013" blah it was predictable. they're the detectives but i was able to figure it out before them? cmon, i thought this was suppose to be a suspenseful book "
— Katherine, 6/4/2013" Liking J.A. Jance. Involved in the investigation of a half-century-old murder after a nun comes forth with repressed memories of witnessing the murder. "
— Patsy, 4/19/2013" The mystery was compelling but the language was a little too much. "
— Jeanne, 12/23/2012" This narrator is not quite as good as the primary narrator. Plot was excellent! "
— Leah, 9/10/2012" This is the book where Mel goes from acquaintance to very good friend, so an interesting turning point for JP. It also deals with repressed childhood memories and the hazards of recovering them via hypnosis. "
— Charles, 7/16/2012" The plot on this one is a little twisted and confusing. I'm still trying to figure out some of the things that happened...they were a little far-fetched! "
— Jen, 7/11/2012" I liked the way the author really makes us get into the brain of Beau. I want to read more of his mysteries now. "
— Florence, 3/24/2012" Love J.P. Beaumont!!!!!!! "
— Hubjeanne, 3/4/2012" Very good book, a lot of twists and turns. "
— Ronnie, 11/12/2011" Good series-takes place in Seattle "
— Susan, 10/29/2011" My first mystery for Nancy Pearl's genre class. I read it all day and couldn't put it down! The ending wrapped up a bit too quickly for my taste, but otherwise it was a great intro to the genre. "
— Madeleine, 9/30/2011" A good J.P. Beaumont mystery cop thriller. Beau gets assigned to a 50 year old cold case and it quickly becomes a hot current case. Sister Mary Katherine is introduced in this book and things heat up between Beau and Mel Soames. Recommended. "
— Jeff, 7/6/2011" More Harry I. Ball, makes me chuckle when I read his name. Goodness Ron Peters daughters have grown and poor guy has more drama than needed. Sister Mary Katherine was a surprise. Like seeing Captain Kramer back to give Beau more headaches. "
— April, 5/10/2011" One in the J.P. Beaumont series. I enjoyed it very much and would like to read more from this author. "
— Laurie, 2/25/2011" Another J.P. Beaumont book and it's a good one! There were a few male chauvinistic remarks which I found unusual since it's written by a woman. "
— Kay, 1/5/2011" blah it was predictable. they're the detectives but i was able to figure it out before them? cmon, i thought this was suppose to be a suspenseful book "
— Katherine, 8/17/2010" Audio Book CD read by Harry Chase. "
— Ralph, 6/13/2010" I usually don't like mysteries because it bores me most of the time, but this book was pretty interesting. The way it was written was humurous at times. "
— Jenny, 2/27/2010" The more Beaumont series novels I read the more I like them. Read this one out of order - do not usually do- but was not a problem. Very interesting plot. Sort of surprised by the solutions. Like how book ended. "
— Charles, 2/7/2010J. A. Jance is the New York Times bestselling author of the Ali Reynolds series, the J. P. Beaumont series, the Joanna Brady series, and a number of novels featuring the Walker family. Before becoming an author, she worked as a librarian and teacher on a Native American reservation.
Gene Engene is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.