Queen of the Night: A Novel of Suspense Audiobook, by J. A. Jance Play Audiobook Sample

Queen of the Night: A Novel of Suspense Audiobook

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Read By: Greg Itzin, Gregory Itzin Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Walker Family Series Release Date: August 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780062009944

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

16

Longest Chapter Length:

62:20 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

16:31 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

41:06 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

84

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Publisher Description

“J.A. Jance is among the best—if not the best.” —Chattanooga Times

In Queen of the Night, New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance brings back the Walker family—introduced in Hour of the Hunter, terrorized in Kiss of the Bees, and last seen in Day of the Dead. A multilayered thriller, gripping and unforgettable—evocatively set in the breathtaking Arizona desert—Queen of the Night is a chilling tale of murder past and present that connects and devastates three separate families.

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"This was the first book by J.A. Jance I have read. I really liked her character development although the jumping around with different time frames and different points of view was disconcerting at first. I also liked the ending. Great book I read in 2 days. "

— Nanci (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Brilliant...Masterful...Jance...has crafted a mystery that Hillerman would be proud of and that her fans will love.”

    — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
  • “Jance offers that rare—and welcome—hybrid: the suspense novel with heart...A storytelling machine, Jance is at the top of her game and just about irresistible.”

    — Kirkus Reviews

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller
  • A Publishers Weekly bestseller

Queen of the Night Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.42105263157895 out of 53.42105263157895 out of 53.42105263157895 out of 53.42105263157895 out of 53.42105263157895 out of 5 (3.42)
5 Stars: 5
4 Stars: 12
3 Stars: 16
2 Stars: 4
1 Stars: 1
Narration: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
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Story: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Gerald Eskilsen, 9/5/2022
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Loved the Tohono O'Odham traditions spelled out in this book, set in and around Tucson. Good story that showed interrelationship among 3 families. "

    — Julie, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " complex cast of characters, but interesting look at Tohono O'odham culture and Anglo interaction; a very fast read "

    — Linda, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Ultimately a decent read with a few good characters, but the opening was terrible. I've read the previous Diana Ladd books, though long ago and poorly remembered. This book introduced way too many characters and situations in the beginning of the book and did a poor job of helping me track them, not even effectively managing to remind me of the details of the previous books. I admit I'm bad at remembering mysteries, but still say this intro was poorly handled. "

    — Corinne, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Yes, there are a lot of characters, but they are interwoven into a tight story that keeps moving at a good pace. "

    — Steven, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " J.A. Jance sets her stories in AZ and this one is a murder/mystery that has to do with Native American legends. "

    — Thebarrys10, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A thoroughly satisfying mystery with a little more depth than many. I like Jance because she brings her settings, especially Arizona settings, so completely alive and interesting. This is the 4th book in a series with characters who live near and often interact with the Tohono O'Odham reservation. The first book is Hour of the Hunter and is also fascinating, although somewhat grisly. This fourth one is a little gentler and ties up many of the ongoing stories of characters in the series. Other series I enjoy are the Sheriff Joanna Brady series (different part of Arizona) and the J.P. Beaumont series (set mostly in Seattle). "

    — Vilo, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " One of the worst books I have read. Had a very difficult time following her time line and places. "

    — Jo, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was the long awaited 4th book of the Walker family series. It was worth waiting for... very wonderful in typical JA Jance style! "

    — Janraeaz, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is the fourth in a series. I read books 1-3 a few years back and really liked them. they were full of suspense and I found it hard to put them down. Although this book was a good read, it did not have the spine tingling suspense of the first three in the series. "

    — Anne, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " JA JANCE will always deliver a good, solid mystery and great characters. "

    — Jerri, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The one night only bloming cereus centeres this tale of murder and mayhem in Arizona. "

    — Agnes, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I learned some fun Indian facts, but these characters are not my favorites from Jamce. It was still a good story. "

    — Lorie, 11/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best Jance's ever. Read it in one day. Couldn't stop. It was just like eating a quart of coffee ice cream by myself. "

    — Edie, 11/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Didn't get real good until almost half-way through the book. Ending was good. "

    — Linda, 10/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not my all time favorite J.A.Jamce book, but not too bad. Lots of American Indian lore, etc. My 2 favorite characters she writes about are still Joanna Brady (Bisbee, Az. sheriff) and J.P. Beaumont, a Seattle detective. "

    — Barbara, 9/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It started off a bit choppy and confusing but once I got use to the writing style of this book it was fine. "

    — Bunnita, 3/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This series by Jance is surpassing the JP Beaumont series in personal popularity...the characters have grown on me and as always Jance can turn out a great yarn...It possibly has a lot to do with the family values that permeateit's entire length...FUN, FUN, FUN!!! "

    — Mark, 2/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A little predictable in the end. But a feel good kind of way. "

    — Susan, 2/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " typical but i enjoyed the glimpse into life in the southwest.... "

    — Rita, 10/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Enjoyed this. I thought I was tired of J.A. Jance, but it turns out that I'm not! Read this because Margaret gave it high marks. "

    — Ruth, 6/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Lots of Indian lore in this one.... "

    — Melissa, 5/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " More about family and Indians than detectives and police. "

    — Al, 4/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book was hard to get into to. There were so many characters, I was not sure how many of them I was supposed to remember from previous books in the series. Evidently it has been too long between, however I found the last quarter of the book hard to put down. "

    — Waggonerdebbie, 2/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I love JA Jance. I did not love this book. I only read the first 3 chapters and did not enjoy the many levels upon which she conveyed this story. I enjoy a smooth read and this contained too many switches back and forth from characters for me. "

    — Bobbie, 12/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent suspense novel, full of little encounters between characters that enrich the plot and bring it to a satisfying solution. I recommend it! "

    — Christiane, 9/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not as good as her Joanna Brady and JP Beaumont Series. "

    — Becky, 9/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really like this series from Jance. Interesting characters that she grows and carries through. Hope she continues this for a number of books. "

    — Rachel, 7/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It started off a bit choppy and confusing but once I got use to the writing style of this book it was fine. "

    — Bunnita, 5/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A pretty good mystery, although predictable. It is a continuation of the stories of characters from a couple of earlier books - the Walker family. Familiar characters, murder and gore, cold cases and a little romance make for an entertaining read. "

    — Jennifer, 4/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Using her fixation on Indian lore, J.A. Jance weaves a police procedural with a slew of characters. While holding few surprises this multilayered thriller will entertain even if only for a brief reading. "

    — Hapzydeco, 3/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not QUITE as good of a read as my precious encounter with J A Jance, but still a delighful read. The Queen of the Night was an interesting premise to hang the story on. The bad guy is a bad, bad, guy! "

    — Patrick, 3/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I hadn't read the other ones in this particular Jance series, so it was a little confusing with all the back stories of the characters thrown in. It was okay. "

    — Denise, 2/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Lots of characters, at first a little hard to follow. But it all works out in the end. "

    — Allison, 2/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not my all time favorite J.A.Jamce book, but not too bad. Lots of American Indian lore, etc. My 2 favorite characters she writes about are still Joanna Brady (Bisbee, Az. sheriff) and J.P. Beaumont, a Seattle detective. "

    — Barbara, 2/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I like a good mystery and JA Jance is one of the writers I follow. "

    — Deborah, 2/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A little confusing, so many characters it was hard to follow. "

    — Judy, 2/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Brandon Walker Series, #4 comes out of retirement. Very well written book. Integration of Indian culture was very interesting and an integral part of the story. "

    — Jacksonjh, 2/10/2011

About J. A. Jance

J. 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.

About the Narrators

MacLeod Andrews is an actor, voice actor, and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator who earned the prestigious Audie Award for best narration in 2018. He has starred in a number of independent short and feature films and is a member of the Rising Phoenix Repertory Company in New York City.

Gregory Itzin is an American film and television actor. He is best known for his role as President Charles Logan in the series 24, a role for which he was twice nominated for a Primetime Emmy. He has had appearances in a number of television’s most popular shows during the span of his career, including, Matlock, ER, CSI, Friends, The West Wing, and three different Star Trek series. He’s also had roles in numerous films including, Adaptation, The Ides of March, and Lincoln. Most recently he’s had recurring roles in The Mentalist and Covert Affairs.