Betrayal o Trust
by J.A. Jance
Fantastic!
The
shocking video of what appears to be a snuff film is discovered on the
cell phone of the grandson of Gerry Willis, the governor of the state
of Washington. Hoping for discretion, the governor seeks the help
of his old friend J.P. Beaumont. The evidence seems
ironclad. A young girl appears to be involved in the popular
choking game but suddenly the game turns sinister. Josh swears he
knows nothing about the video. As J.P.Beaumont and his partner,
Mel Soames, investigate, the clues take them into unexpected territory
from the family history of the governor to the darker sides of troubled
teens. Memories of Beamont's childhood past return but
nothing can prepare him or Mel for the devastating secrets this case
will reveal.
J.A. Jance's latest installment in the J.P. Beaumont series is a
mystery full of rich characters, well-plotted clues, intriguing
diversions on the way to the final resolution, and topically current
issues. The author reveals
intriguing insights into Beaumont's character. BETRAYAL OF TRUST
can be enjoyed both by fans of the series as well as series newcomers.
Thanks to the author's exceptional skill in characterization,
Beaumont's character becomes richer with each book. Newcomers can
also enter
this case without the long series rehash at the beginning that
sometimes often accompanies longstanding series. The author's
striking contrasts in the socio-economic settings of her characters as
well as the choices made by individual characters heighten the emotion
of the story. J.A. Jance's new mystery, true to its title,
examines multiple layers of the betrayal of trust from the appearance
of the video to those closest to the victim and the perpetrator.
Betrayal of trust ripples out, affecting almost everyone. To say
more would give away too much of the plot. Quite simply, BETRAYAL
OF TRUST is a fantastic mystery, the kind of mystery that takes readers
into the world of the story. The pace of the story is
perfect. The story flows easily from scene to scene, page to
page. J.A. Jance is a fantastic storyteller. BETRAYAL OF
TRUST is a superb reading choice for mystery lovers wanting to delve
into a well-told story and quite a memorable case, the kind of case
that will keep one thinking after the first page. If you haven't
tried this author's mysteries yet, perhaps afraid of her large
backlist, don't hesitate. J.A. Jance and J.P. Beaumont are
well worth discovering!
Publisher: William
Morrow (July 5, 2011)
J. P. Beaumont Novel
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Reviewed by Merrimon,
Merrimon Book Reviews
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