J.P.Beaumont has buried Anne Corley, but isn't finding being rich as attractive as it's advertised. J.A. Jance fulfills our expectations with Beau's "hard boiled, flawed" character and his partner Ron Peters. A mystery wouldn't be any fun if the good guys didn't win in the end, but a confessional is trite.
One of the best characters in the story is the flamboyant city of Settle, especially for someone who has never been near the west coast and missed seeing "Sleeping in Settle." I personally enjoy the character of Ralph Ames. Maybe because he reminds me of a cousin I had by the same name who was slicker than oil on water.
A vacation gone bad with a beautiful blonde, needing comfort because of the body at her feet keeps you turning pages.
Nash Black, author of "Sins of the Fathers" and "Travelers." |
Injustice for All: A J.P. Beaumont Mystery Books In Print, Audio Books.