Den of Iniquity, J. A. Jance
Den of Iniquity, J. A. Jance
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Den of Iniquity
A J. P. Beaumont Novel

Author: J. A. Jance

Narrator: Mike Ortego

Unabridged: 9 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 09/10/2024


Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author J. A. Jance returns with a new pulse-pounding suspense novel featuring beloved private investigator J. P. Beaumont as his investigation of a seemingly accidental death uncovers a complex web of evil.Former Seattle homicide cop J. P. Beaumont faces trouble in the small town of Ashland, as both his personal and professional lives are thrown into turmoil. Beau’s daughter and son-in-law are having marital troubles, and his grandson, a senior in high school, shows up on his doorstep, wanting to live with Beau and his wife Mel as he finishes out the school year.Meanwhile, a friend from his past asks for Beau’s help in looking into what appears to be an accidental death. A young man died of a fentanyl overdose, but those closest to him are convinced that he would never have used the drug, and that something much more sinister has happened. Beau agrees to unofficially reopen the case, and his investigation leads him to uncover similar mysterious deaths that all point to a most unlikely suspect.As the case becomes more complicated than he could have imagined, and past and present mysteries collide, it will take everything Beau has to track down a dangerous vigilante killer. The result is an unforgettable read, and “newcomers and longtime series fans alike will be thrilled” (Publishers Weekly).

About J. A. Jance

Sometimes it is through necessity that the best experiences are born. Such is the career of author J. A. Jance, who after many years of wanting to become a writer, found her way to that end. However, it took a lot if sacrifice and detours before she finally became the writer she always wanted to be.

Upon being denied admittance into a creative writing class by a professor who thought women belonged at home or in teaching, she gave up and married a young man who aspired to be another Faulkner or Hemingway. The only similarities to those writers was his love for alcohol. He became a severe alcoholic and proclaimed to his wife, whom he knew wanted a writing career, that he would be the only writer in that family. She grew weary of his addiction, and divorced him just two years before he died at a very young age. Jance had been writing when he was away or asleep, but she now had to find a way to support her children as a single mother. She spent her days selling insurance and her nights writing......many times writing all night. After the disappointment of not having her first book published, her agent advised her that she might be best at writing fiction. She followed that advice, and has written 22 Detective Beaumont books, 17 Joanna Brady books, and 10 Ali Reynolds books. There were also four thrillers added to the body of work.

Jance says that one of the best parts of writing is hearing from fans that her books have helped many as they were going through illness, or were sitting with a loved one who was going through difficult times. She says........"it gratified me to know that by immersing themselves in my stories, people are able to set their own lives aside and live and walk in someone else's shoes. Jance feels that she is doing the best job that she can at the best job in the world.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Teju on January 17, 2025

Not a faithful follower of the series, but did very much enjoyed this one! Someone's making homicides look like drug overdoses, leaving behind their signature that J.P is clocking! He's also having to deal with a new change in his household and doesn't know how its going to affect his new dynamic. Do......more

Goodreads review by Abibliofob on September 14, 2024

One of my favorite Seattle characters is back in Den of Iniquity by J.A. Jance. This time Beaumont has two separate cases to deal with both with a personal touch to them. I found this book well written as usually with the works of this author. I also thought it was one of the best in a while. It can......more

Goodreads review by Christine on September 09, 2024

4.25 stars I've been reading this series for a long time and it's hard to believe that it's the 26th book in the series. J.P. "Beau" Beaumont was a Seattle Homicide Detective and is now a private investigator. His wife, Mel Soames, is the Chief of Police of Bellingham, Washington. A young man's grand......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on August 31, 2024

J.P. Beaumont a retired cop and P.I. is informed by a friend that needs help in a death that was ruled accidental. The Victim died of a fentanyl overdose....he was never on any drugs. Beaumont discovers other similar cases. there were more than three; now he is dealing with a serial killer. The case......more

Goodreads review by Karen on September 13, 2024

Really good book. Ms Jance, once again, well done. I have read every one of your J P Beaumont books and I enjoyed this one just as much as the first in the series. My mother was a fan of yours, I am a fan and now I have introduced your books to my daughter. Thank you for many years of reading enjoym......more