Mystery
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Nothing to Lose: A J.P. Beaumont Novel
The newest thrilling Beaumont suspense novel from New York Times bestselling author J. A. Jance, in which Beaumont is approached by a visitor from the past and finds himself drawn into a missing person's case where danger is lurking and family secrets are exposed.
Years ago, when he was a homicide detective with the Seattle PD, J. P. Beaumont's partner, Sue Danielson, was murdered. Volatile and angry, Danielson's ex-husband came after her in her home and, with nowhere else to turn, Jared, Sue's teenage son, frantically called Beau for help. As Beau rushed to the scene, he urged Jared to grab his younger brother and flee the house. In the end, Beaumont's plea and Jared's quick action saved the two boys from their father's murderous rage.
Now, almost twenty years later, Jared reappears in Beau's life seeking his help once again-his younger brother Chris is missing. Still haunted by the events of that tragic night, Beau doesn't hesitate to take on the case. Following a lead all the way to the wilds of wintertime Alaska, he encounters a tangled web of family secrets in which a killer with nothing to lose is waiting to take another life.
Years ago, when he was a homicide detective with the Seattle PD, J. P. Beaumont's partner, Sue Danielson, was murdered. Volatile and angry, Danielson's ex-husband came after her in her home and, with nowhere else to turn, Jared, Sue's teenage son, frantically called Beau for help. As Beau rushed to the scene, he urged Jared to grab his younger brother and flee the house. In the end, Beaumont's plea and Jared's quick action saved the two boys from their father's murderous rage.
Now, almost twenty years later, Jared reappears in Beau's life seeking his help once again-his younger brother Chris is missing. Still haunted by the events of that tragic night, Beau doesn't hesitate to take on the case. Following a lead all the way to the wilds of wintertime Alaska, he encounters a tangled web of family secrets in which a killer with nothing to lose is waiting to take another life.
Editorial Reviews
"[A] mystery with heart . . . readers . . . will savor every word . . . Jance should win new fans with this one." - Publishers Weekly on Sins of the Fathers
"J. A. does an outstanding job of delivering a very emotional book, wrapped up within a mystery that keeps the reader on edge to the very end." - Suspense Magazine on Sins of the Fathers
"J. A. Jance is one of the best at combining mystery and family dynamics. J. P. Beaumont . . . is a character occasionally afflicted with angst, depression, and guilt, but not so much that he becomes tiresome. Rather, he becomes human, with all the temptations, missteps, failures, and ultimately successes, large and small, that most share." - New York Journal of Books on Sins of the Fathers
"Fans of police procedurals with a Southwestern flair will love Joanna's determination to manage marriage, motherhood, and policing in this 19th Joanna Brady book." - Library Journal on Missing and Endangered
"The two parallel cases provide plenty of action, while keeping a premium on character studies and violence to a minimum. Once again, the compassionate, intelligent Joanna balances a busy home life and a complex job with aplomb. This long-running series consistently entertains." - Publishers Weekly on Missing and Endangered
"J. A. does an outstanding job of delivering a very emotional book, wrapped up within a mystery that keeps the reader on edge to the very end." - Suspense Magazine on Sins of the Fathers
"J. A. Jance is one of the best at combining mystery and family dynamics. J. P. Beaumont . . . is a character occasionally afflicted with angst, depression, and guilt, but not so much that he becomes tiresome. Rather, he becomes human, with all the temptations, missteps, failures, and ultimately successes, large and small, that most share." - New York Journal of Books on Sins of the Fathers
"Fans of police procedurals with a Southwestern flair will love Joanna's determination to manage marriage, motherhood, and policing in this 19th Joanna Brady book." - Library Journal on Missing and Endangered
"The two parallel cases provide plenty of action, while keeping a premium on character studies and violence to a minimum. Once again, the compassionate, intelligent Joanna balances a busy home life and a complex job with aplomb. This long-running series consistently entertains." - Publishers Weekly on Missing and Endangered
Readers Top Reviews
DebbieKindle Spi
I was so taken with this book from page one that having to leave it overnight I was hard pressed. Wow who would have thought. Excitement 100 fold in words. I don’t believe I have ever finished a book as quickly as his one and am looking forward to more J P BEAUMONT. BY AUTHOR J A JANCE. A wonderful read.
Kindle DebbieKin
This was like visiting with an old friend! Beau is up to what he does best, solve crimes and this time in Alaska. Really interesting characters and plot twists always abetted with Beau's seeming unlimited funds. I know we are both ageing but here 's hoping the author has more great reads left in the tank! Like how is Joanna Brady doing in her corner of Arizona?
James F. LawsonKi
For fans of J/.P. Beaumont, this is your next offer. J.P. has moved to Bellingham but maintains a residence in Seattle. An old friend asks him to find out what happened to a nephew. The young man was last seen in Alaska many yeas ago. What happened to him. Even though it's almost Christmas J.P. flies to Alaska to investigate. As is the case with all of J.A. Jance's novels this one moves along with the usual twists and turns. If you've ever spent a winter in Alaska you'll get a special kick out of this book.
Vickie WattsJames
Now a PI, J.P. Beaumont is called upon to find a missing man, Christopher Danielson, before his ailing grandmother passes away. Required to go to Alaska to search for Christopher, J.P. meets quirky characters, homicidal characters and characters that are welcoming and helpful, too. He manages to solve the case he is working on and so much more, reuniting family members and getting rid of nightmares that have haunted him for decades. Good, fast-paced read. I want to go to Alaska now and take a ride with Twink in Maude! I checked out a copy of this book from my local library using the Libby App. I as not required to write a positive review. All opinion expressed are my own.
Catherine Pitts,
J.A. Jance's "Nothing to Lose" is a riveting story of love, murder, family, evil, and human nature (both good and bad). Once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down until I had finished. Again, she has drawn me into the lives of her characters. In experiencing all their emotions and feelings, I laughed, cried, loved, and grieved with them. Again, as in each of her books, I find situations that resonate with my own life experiences. Having read everything Ms. Jance has written, this is my favorite. Where did the idea for the Twink character and her TravelAll come from? If you love suspense, being swept away to new places, and feeling all the feels, "Nothing to Lose" is a must read. I'll be reading it again tomorrow.
