β Scribed by J. A. Jance
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
From the New York Times bestselling author hailed for her inimitable, take-no-prisoners style (Kirkus Reviews), Cold Betrayal forces Ali Reynolds to confront the face of evil, and the women who are being hunted.
Revenge isnt the only dish served cold...
Alis longtime friend and Taser-carrying nun, Sister Anselm, rushes to the bedside of a young pregnant woman hospitalized for severe injuries after she was hit by a car on a deserted Arizona highway. The girl had been running away from The Family, a polygamous cult with no patience for those who try to leave its ranks. Something about her strikes a chord in Sister Anselm, reminding her of a case she worked years before when another young girl wasnt so lucky.
Meanwhile, married life agrees with Ali. But any hopes that she and her husband, B. Simpson, will finally slow down and relax now that theyve tied the knot are dashed when Alis new daughter-in-law approaches her, desperate for help. The girls grandmother, Betsy, is in danger: shes been receiving anonymous threats, and someone even broke into her home and turned on the gas burners in the middle of the night. But the local police think the elderly womans just not as sharp as she used to be.
While Ali struggles to find a way to protect Betsy before its too late, Sister Anselm needs her help as well, and the two race the clock to uncover the secrets that The Family has hidden for so longbefore someone comes back to bury them forever.
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"Well-drawn characters, brisk prose, and skillful plotting." (Booklist)
Incredible . . . This is a gem by a winning author . . . . Yet another terrific book by Jance that fans and readers will absolutely cheer about. (Suspense Magazine)
The prolific Jance knows how to tell a storyfans wont be disappointed. (Publishers Weekly)
Ali's good heart and sense of justice combine withwell-paced suspense to create a satisfying whole. Kirkus Reviews**
Jance skillfully avoids the predictable. . . . Her crisp plotting, sharp characters and realistic dialogue carry Moving Target through its many surprising twists. (South Florida Sun Sentinel, on Moving Target)
Lots of action, and the book is fast-paced and technology-savvy. (Tuscon Weekly, on Moving Target)
The story, on two continents, is complicated and interesting, but the best thing is the characters, rich and deep and believable. (San Jose Mercury News, on Moving Target)
"Jance adroitly combines well-rounded characterizations and brisk storytelling with high-tech exploits, arson, kidnappings, and a shootout for an entertaining and suspenseful addition to this solid series." (Booklist, on Moving Target)
"Jance delivers a devilish page-turner." (People)
"Jance starts her books fast . . . and keeps things moving with cinematic panache. . . . You want an accessible thriller? Jance is your gal . . . Engaging and entertaining." (Los Angeles Times)
J.A. Jance is the New York Times bestselling author of the Ali Reynolds series, the J.P. Beaumont series, and the Joanna Brady series, as well as five interrelated Southwestern thrillers featuring the Walker family. Born in South Dakota and brought up in Bisbee, Arizona, Jance lives with her husband in Seattle, Washington, and Tuscon, Arizona. Visit her online at JAJance.com.
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