Series: Brady
Audio CD
Publisher: HarperAudio; Unabridged edition (September 6, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 006256174X
ISBN-13: 978-0062561749
Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 1.6 x 5.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
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Joanna Brady has not ever existed without a full plate and always juggled so many balls at once it is second nature to her. However for the first time her personal and work life is colliding in a way that the strongest woman in Cochise County may crumble under the weight of loss and responsibility. With the tragic death of her mother and beloved step-father, a re-election looming, a baby on the way, and a double homicide all slamming in the same time frame Joanna must show her backbone and move forward.Taking charge of the bizarre death of two completely unrelated individuals in a gruesome manner is what keeps Joanna held together and stops her from falling apart from her grave loss. Joanna knows there is always someone to criticize what she does, but right now these murders need her more than a breakdown of emotions that she refuses to allow overcome her. The manner of the murders and evidence all seems to lead back to the privileged school where one of the victims was a teacher, but is it the teacher, school, or students that are the problem. As Joanna pieces together interviews, combs through backgrounds, and disseminates evidence some answers reveal themselves while others have no way of fitting together. Step by step Joanna moves forward and around until she finds the road that leads to some answers with an unbelievable twist showing how demented a person can be and who they draw into their web of depravity.There are always secrets lurking around every corner and the ones Joanna uncovers in the teachers life pale in comparison to the reality of what another family was holding back from anyone on the outside seeing.
*** ALERT ***If you're looking for a solid crime fiction story told from a woman's point of view, and absent any serious profanities, Downfall by J A Jance is likely to be a great tale for you.Quick & Dirty HighlightsSome writers introduce gimmicks and quirky characters, combined with characters speaking in street language, laced with frequent f-bombs. I confess to enjoying such tomes. But other writers, J A Jance among the best of them, avoid using f-bombs and nary a sh-- word throughout, while still producing characters who look and sound almost as realistic as the former. Such writers must be treasured for the consummate artists they are.To learn more about what I found in Downfall, read on...Length: Print, 400 pages; Audible, 11 hours and 10 minutes.Target Audience/Genre: Crime Fiction - Mystery.Q - How was this book obtained?A - Bought on .Q - Is this a book that I can read without having to read others first?A – Yes.Q - Are there a lot of typos/misspellings, grammatical errors or other editing failures?A – No.Q - Is this a fast, easy read or is it more of a leisure read?A – This is a leisure read.Q - What sort of language does this writer use to amplify the points made?A – Plain English. Aside from some damns and hells, there are no profanities.Q - What age group is this suitable for?A - Young Adult and older.Q - My biggest pleasure or disappointment?A - I enjoyed this story thoroughly. The heroine is a believable character and the characters all feel real.I do wish, however, the characters had a touch of quirkiness to them.
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