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Hand of Evil (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: Karen Ziemba Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Ali Reynolds Series Release Date: December 2007 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780743568418

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

5

Longest Chapter Length:

71:35 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

69:20 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

70:18 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

84

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Publisher Description

New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance returns with her “compelling…satisfying” (USA TODAY) third novel in the gripping suspense series featuring ex-television journalist Ali Reynolds.

With his hand trapped in the door of a speeding car, a man struggles to remain upright as he’s dragged along a deserted stretch of San Juan Road in Phoenix’s South Mountain Preserve. It’s the perfect place to drive a man to his grave—literally. Starting with a crime so gruesome even prowling coyotes keep their distance from the remains, a killer begins crisscrossing the Southwest on a spree of grisly murders.

A hundred miles away, Ali Reynolds is grieving. The news-casting job she once delighted in is gone—and so is the philandering husband she loved and thought she knew. When a member of the family who gave Ali a generous scholarship decades earlier suddenly asks her for a meeting, Ali wonders what it can mean. Before she can satisfy her curiosity, though, Ali receives another startling call: a friend’s teenage daughter has disappeared. Ali offers to help. But in doing so, she unknowingly begins a quest that will reveal a deadly ring of secrets, at the center of which stand two undiscriminating killers.

Hand of Evil is Jance at her best, weaving a masterful story of suspense that travels over generations, exposing two very different women with the same horrifying secret. Will Ali become a victim herself, or will she escape from a deadly deceit that no amount of security—financial or emotional—can cover up?

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"This book had some plot twists and turns. I liked how it all came together. There weren't too many twist and turns as the previous book had and finished up quite nicely. I am ready for the next book. "

— Phillis (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Jance delivers a devilish page-turner.”

    — People
  • “Jance starts her books fast…and keeps things moving with cinematic panache…engaging and entertaining.”

    — Los Angeles Times
  • “Chilling…an expert in the tricks of her trade.”

    — Tennessean (Nashville)

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller

Hand of Evil Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.27659574468085 out of 53.27659574468085 out of 53.27659574468085 out of 53.27659574468085 out of 53.27659574468085 out of 5 (3.28)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was a no put down book. I read in a day. Easy read. Kept my interest. I will read more of her books. "

    — Paula, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " J.A. Jance certainly isn't a writer with dazzling technique. Her characters are mostly one-dimensional and appear in all her books under different names. Yet...she tells a good story, with intriguing themes, and keeps you hooked until the end. "

    — Nick, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A topical novel dealing with the difficult issues of incest and pedophilia. Suspense, murder, parenting and the past all lend layers to the fabric of this tapestry. where the present is but mirroring a past so horrific, and so secreted, makes me wonder what has changed. maybe it wasn't so great back then, maybe we're just more out with it about the under belly of our society. maybe it's part of our acceptance of our dark side to speak out about these more disgusting behaviors. does it foster the behavior or debride it?! interesting read on difficult subject matter. not overly sentimentalized but a bit intellectualized. "

    — Kani, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Glad I don't have to choose my favorite between Ali Reynolds and Joanna Brady -- it would be a difficult choice. J.A. Jance continues to spin an entertaining tale, with twists enough to keep me on my toes and enlightening new depths to the main characters. There are several more in this series and I'm looking forward to reading them all. "

    — Carolyn, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This prolific author has written yet another formulaic and not very interesting novel os supposed suspense. Don't bother. "

    — Richard, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I thought this book was really good. Easy read. had me at the edge of my seat till the very last page wondering what else is going to go wrong for this women. LOL Strong women ROCK. "

    — Heather, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I know this is highly rated and I am a fan of JA Jance's Johanna Brady series, but I just could not get into this one. The plot lines seemed to stretched I just couldn't get past 60 pages. "

    — Marianne, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Haven't started this one yet, but have read almost all of her others and enjoyed them all. This one has her newest lead character. "

    — Margot, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I found the book a bit bland for my taste, it moved slow and I had to keep trying to get into it. "

    — J.W., 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Listened to this on my ipod. Love this series. "

    — Shelleen, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a good story..just kinda dragged in a few places. I t was my first Jance book..I liked the characters! "

    — Deb, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another entertaining, light read. Any book set in Phoenix is going to work for me but this mystery was better than most. "

    — Ruth, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 2nd in series. Will probably read all of them. Good light mystery/adventure. "

    — Lynette, 12/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Nice plot, characters and writing. First time reading J.A. Jance and really enjoyed it. Page turner from page 1. Recommend highly. "

    — Micky, 12/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Love Jance's J. P Beaumont books but not as crazy about Ali. Probably won't read the rest in this series. "

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

    " This character is wearing a little thin. A regular civilian, and yet through three books she's managed to shoot at least three people. Seems a little unlikely. But moves fast, and much like most Jance stuff. "

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

    " Not my favorite, but an okay read... "

    — Shirley, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Didn't finish---too much "blogging"--distracting. "

    — Betsy, 11/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Easy read. How one person can get involved in so many mysteries at the same time is remarkable! Tying child abuse into the mix was an interesting twist! "

    — Patrick, 9/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good read, easy read, drama complete. "

    — Brenda, 6/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great J.A. Jance book! "

    — Brooke, 5/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was the first Ali Reynolds character I have read, and I liked it. "

    — Charles, 4/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Again I like this charcter can read more and more. "

    — Polly, 12/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a good entertaining book, a little graphic at times. Its has crimes against children which can be disturbing. Its a little dark which is somewhat different for JA Jance. "

    — Becky, 10/31/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I find certain serial mysteries comforting and fun to read. I am a fan of all Ja Jance's series and this new series is no exception. "

    — Marsha, 5/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I like Ali Reynolds. These are another great summer-type read for me. I like how the whole family always has to get involved. "

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

    " My first Ali Reynolds book, although I have read most of the Joanna Brady and Beaumont novels. "

    — Martha, 10/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " There's some batshit crazy that goes on in this book, which is kind of cool, but I still found myself lukewarm towards it. I stopped halfway through to read two other books, so I clearly wasn't in any rush to get through it. "

    — Shelley, 9/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is the first Jance I've read, and I will go back to read the first two in this series. The book was fine without having done the earlier pieces, but there were numerous references to earlier adventures with Ali and Dave. These references did not destroy the story though. "

    — Cindy, 9/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 3rd in the Ali Reynolds series. Not quite as gripping as the first 2. But I still liked it. I have faith in J.A. Jance, who gave us the terrific Joanna Brady series! "

    — Tina, 8/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " By far the best Ali Reynolds so far. "

    — Barbara, 8/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I sure like Ali Reynolds. I think she & I could be friends! "

    — Charlene, 6/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " JA Jance is one of my favorite authors. But not this time! The subject matter of child molestation was just too gross, and i put the book aside after only a few pages "

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

    " An interesting story with a couple of good plot twists, but the ending was ultimately unsatisfying. "

    — Sheri, 5/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I thought it was her best Ali Reynolds yet, although I like all her books. "

    — Claudia, 3/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This one had some real surprises for me. I love it when I don't predict the ending, and that was the case with this book. Now, on to the next one in the series! :-) "

    — Deborah, 2/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " And easy read, but not my cup of tea. A friend loaned it too me, so read it. "

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

    " I liked the action that was concerning Dave Holman and his daughter, but I couldn't get into the stuff about Arabella. Of all the J.A. Jance books I've read, this was the one that took me the longest to read. I couldn't stay focused on it. "

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

    " Easy read. How one person can get involved in so many mysteries at the same time is remarkable! Tying child abuse into the mix was an interesting twist! "

    — Patrick, 2/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Formulaic suspense novel from a writer I never heard of. Not my favorite genre by any means "

    — Linda, 2/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a good story..just kinda dragged in a few places. I t was my first Jance book..I liked the characters! "

    — Deb, 1/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I try not to read books out of order. It has the potential to spoil things. I read the next book before this one, and I was able to guess at least three things which would happen in the book, just not how we happened to get there.Still, the book is a good read. "

    — David, 10/11/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I know this is highly rated and I am a fan of JA Jance's Johanna Brady series, but I just could not get into this one. The plot lines seemed to stretched I just couldn't get past 60 pages. "

    — Marianne, 9/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I found the book a bit bland for my taste, it moved slow and I had to keep trying to get into it. "

    — J.W., 8/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Listened to this on my ipod. Love this series. "

    — Shelleen, 7/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This character is wearing a little thin. A regular civilian, and yet through three books she's managed to shoot at least three people. Seems a little unlikely. But moves fast, and much like most Jance stuff. "

    — Rachel, 7/10/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Quick read! As with all of Jance's books lots of murders to be solved! "

    — Kay, 6/12/2010

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 Karen Ziemba

Karen Ziemba is an Earphones Award-winning narrator and a Tony Award-winning actor, singer, and dancer. In 2000 she received the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress, along with the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards, starring in Susan Stroman and John Weidman’s hit musical Contact. She also starred as “Roxie Hart” in Chicago and “Rita Racine” in Steel Pier, for which she received her first Tony award nomination as well as Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations. She is also active on tours to American cities and has made appearances in television series dramas.