J.A. Jance - Birds of Prey

Pros: fast-paced, smart, engaging

Cons: characterization was a little thin

The Bottom Line: A fast-paced fun read that should appeal to a large group.

Review: Every time I pick up one of Jance’s books I am amazed it took me so long. Her writing is engaging, entertaining, and smart.

In Birds of Prey, JP Beaumont – the main character of so many of her books set in Seattle - returns (hooray!) as...

Pros: Not a one and I am so disappointed.

Cons: Boring, slow read with many character details wrong.

The Bottom Line: Skip it after reporting it to the bad book center at 1-800....

Review: J. A Jance is a very talented author who created two signature characters. First, there was Jonas Piedmont Beaumont, a Seattle homicide detective. Known to his friends by his initials, J. P., or by the nickname “Beau” he was always in the thick ...