Since the disbanding of the Special Homicide Investigation Team, J. P. Beaumont’s biggest concern is pondering whether he and his wife Mel should finally get a dog. But one voicemail from his old friend Ralph Ames is about to change that. Through Ralph, Beau has become involved in an organization called The Last Chance, which enlists a number of retired homicide investigators to tackle … long-unsolved cold cases. The one that has just landed on Beau’s plate is a thirty-year-old missing persons case.
The facts are muddy at best; Janice Marie Harrison’s car was found abandoned near a bridge, and scratched in the dirt nearby was the word “sorry.” It’s possible her death was a suicide, but her body was never found. And as Beau begins to investigate, he discovers that no one connected to Janice—not her once-all-star football player widower, Anders; not her long-grieving sister, Estelle; not sheriff Gavin Loper, who was deputy sheriff at the time of Janice’s disappearance; and not Anders’s second wife Betsy—is exactly what they seem. The question is, which of them knows the truth?
And why have they kept it buried?
Included with this short story is a sneak peek at the next J. P. Beaumont novel, Proof of Life
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Enjoy the JP Beaumont series, a lot. Easy reads, characters well developed and you end up caring for them
J Janice is a favorite author. She never disappoints. Her characters are believable and story line is always riveting.
J. A. Jance scores another entertaining read. As usual her characters are intriguing, believable and the plot is action packed and intelligent.
Another great one by JA Jance – can’t wait for the new one to come out
I’ve not read a J. A. Jance book I didn’t love. Excellent story teller!
Not up to Jance’s usual performance.
This is a very short story! Most of the “book” is followed by books that have been printed or to come. The story is ok but NOT a book!
Have alway enjoyed reading JA Jance’s books. Her characters come to life and you begin to feel like you know them.
I have always loved reading Ms Jance’s books. This one was right there with the rest. It was great. Loved the plot, story line and ending. Keep up the good works.