ReviewsJance beautifully evokes the desert and towns of her beloved southwest as well as the strong individuals who live there., As always, Jance smoothly solves Joanna's professional and personal problems in a credible and entertaining fashion., Jance readers....will not only enjoy the trip to Bisbee--but also a front-row seat at the wedding of the lady cop with the heart of gold., As always, Jance paints a vibrant picture, creating characters so real you want to reach out and hug -- or strangle -- them. The dialogue always rings true, and the cases unravel in an interesting, yet never contrived way., For readers who have followed Jance's characters on their separate journeys-Beaumont's from alcoholism to sobriety and Brady's into marriage and motherhood-the much-heralded reunion is surely a treat., A top-notch story, drawing readers in the world of an Arizona law enforcement officer, who must juggle her job and her personal life while awaiting the birth of her second child. Jance excels in her portrayal of how people cope with life., For readers who have followed Jance's characters on their separate journeys--Beaumont's from alcoholism to sobriety and Brady's into marriage and motherhood--the much-heralded reunion is surely a treat., J.A. Jance brings to life the desert communities of the Southwest in such a vivid manner as to make readers feel as if they are visiting Cochise County., A solid installment in a worthy series. The Arizona desert plays an unforgettable part in this atmospheric tale, A mighty fine puzzle. . . A page-turner, Dead to Rights, moves along briskly right up to its dramatic end., The best thing in J.A. Jance's books . . . is the way she can move from an exciting, dangerous scene on one page to a sensitive, personal, touching moment on the next.
Series Volume Number19
Dewey Decimal813/.54
Synopsis"In the grippingFire and Ice , Jance showcases both Beaumont and Brady….The prolific Jance…is in fine form." -Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel New York Times bestseller J.A. Jance reunites two of her most popular series characters-Cochise County Sheriff Joanna Brady and Seattle detective J.P. Beaumont-inFire and Ice, as the separate investigations into grisly homicides in two different states shockingly intertwine. As Jance proved in her previous Beau/Brady pairing, Partner in Crime , when these two join forces, fireworks happen. Fire and Ice is not to be missed., "In the grippingFire and Ice , Jance showcases both Beaumont and Brady....The prolific Jance...is in fine form." --Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel New York Times bestseller J.A. Jance reunites two of her most popular series characters--Cochise County Sheriff Joanna Brady and Seattle detective J.P. Beaumont--inFire and Ice, as the separate investigations into grisly homicides in two different states shockingly intertwine. As Jance proved in her previous Beau/Brady pairing, Partner in Crime , when these two join forces, fireworks happen. Fire and Ice is not to be missed.