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Summary: Hopefully not the last of this series
Review: In this 14th. book in the J. P. Beaumont series, Beau and his partner Sue Danielson are investigating two separate cases. In the first one, an elderly women is found burned in her bed. Hints of blackmail and jealousy are turned up in the course of the investigation. The problem is deciding which one was the actual motive for the murder. The second case has to do with the bones of an Indian shaman which are discovered in a public park by some satanic, role-playing teenagers. There are many false leads and strange tales of fatal Indian curses which begin to have some basis in reality. In addition to working on these cases with Beau, Sue is dealing with an abusive ex-husband who is wooing their children with promises of a trip to Disneyland. When things don't go his way, he explodes into anger which effects both Sue and Beau in a life-changing series of events. This book has all the ingredients of a good mystery story, along with a developing relationship between two of its main characters. Faithful readers hope that Jance will continue this series with Beaumont headed in a new direction both professionally and personally.
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Summary: A great read!!!
Review: It's been a while since we read the latest on Beau, and it was well worth the wait. I really enjoyed this book. I was shocked and saddened with some things. But still I enjoyed. I really hope Ms. Jance doesn't take this long with the next Beaumont installment. I recommend to all J.P. Beaumont fans. I really don't think you'll be disappointed.
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Summary: Very intriguing, with a super-natural twist.
Review: It's good to have J. P. back. I espically enjoyed the Native American history, along with the usual North West scenery. We have such a varried culture here and J. A. Jance is an expert at exploring it. Although I would have preferred Sue to surive to partner in a few more books, I look forward to J. P.'s further endavors.
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Summary: Beaumont Must Get Over Anne Corley!
Review: J. A. Jance and her Detective Beaumont series are by far my favorite available at this point in time. Beau is not your average detective - not with his unlimited bank account and red Porsche that were the inheritance from both wife and murderess Anne Corley. Despite having enough money to spend the rest of his life on permanent vacation, Beau continues to work because putting away the bad guy and seeking justice for the good are what give his life meaning. J. A. Jance always manages to weave personal touches and storylines into the lives of her characters while never slowing down the plot of her mysteries. In "Breach of Duty" we are treated with not one but two seperate mysteries, and an ending which will leave J. P. Beaumont looking at a whole new direction in his life. Beau and his partner, Sue Danielson, are stuck with two mysteries: first, the discovery of old bones in Seward Park which end up belonging to a powerful Indian shaman some 10 years dead. Second, murder by arson of an older lady who happens to have $300,000 in cold, hard cash in her fridge. Beaumont and Danielson have to figure out where the money came from and where it should go to, as well as who might have murdered the old lady. Was it one of her poverty stricken relatives, or something to do with the rich and powerful Forrester family the lady once worked for? As for the shaman's bones, they have been disturbed from their ancient burial grounds, and all those responsible and those who have been in contact with the bones are at the mercy of the shaman's curse. As the body count starts rising, can Beaumont solve the mystery and save those who have been affected? The end of this story will bring about some dramatic changes in the life of J. P. Beaumont. I cannot wait for the next book in the series, to see where Beau's life leads him next, and to see if he can learn to let go of the responsibilities he's unfairly heaped on his own shoulders. I'm hoping that a new love interest for Beaumont - a real one with staying power and plenty of gumption and patience will turn up to reward Beau for all of the good he's done to everyone but himself. Come on Jance, let's give Beaumont the woman he deserves.
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Summary: The best of the Beaumont series yet!
Review: JA JANCE has outdone herself in the newest of the JP Beaumont series. If your a Beaumont fan this is a must read! The story holds your interest and your emotions and doestn't let go. Reading this book is like visiting with old friends. There are new twists and turns to the storyline that will make true JP fans wanting more before they finish the book.
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Summary: This Is A Police Procedural?
Review: My first (and last) try at a JAJ novel. I love police procedurals when written by people who seem to have at least a minimum knowledge of police department operations: Michael Connelly, Daley, and Caunitz, to mention a few. Even McBain does better than this. Early on Jance lectures us on the really old concept of the need to solve a murder in the first 48 hours. After passing on this profound insight into the workings of the world of homicide detectives, her inside knowledge seems used up. Has this gal ever even been in a police station? Does the Seattle police department really have no lieutenants on the force? Two cases are presented. One is a boring arson case, and the other involves an Indian curse which we are expected to believe. People die left and right, but at the end of the book we are not sure why some folks met an untimely end. Perhaps her next books will cover the horrible effects of being the recipient of voodoo or witches' curses; everyday types of cases in your average homicide bureau. As for me I'll just wait for Michael Connelly's next Harry Bosch novel.
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Summary: WONDERFUL! WORTH THE WAIT
Review: Once again J.A. Jance has delivered a powerful and wonderful book with her Detective J.P. Beaumont. I have read all her books in the last year and have become quite attached to Beau. These books are easy to read and have a very good, riveting story. Didn't like the ending too much but we can't always have a happy ending.
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Summary: A wonderful read
Review: This book is by far the best J.P. Beaumont story to date. I too had tears in my eyes at some of the events towards the end of this book. Ms Jance has created a wonderful character in J.P. Beaumont and I do hope the next book won't be too long in coming. I have to add that I don't like the Joanna Brady series.
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Summary: Jance needs to forget Indians when writing about Seattle.
Review: This book started out fast and when it was over your waiting for the next one. I mean right now. I was shocked, amazed and delighted with the ending. ...the book was a edge of the seat read. Once you start I can almost guarantee you won't put it down til your finished.
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Summary: He's Back
Review: This book started out fast and when it was over your waiting for the next one. I mean right now. I was shocked, amazed and delighted with the ending. ...the book was a edge of the seat read. Once you start I can almost guarantee you won't put it down til your finished.
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