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Taking the Fifth (J. P. Beaumont, Bk 4)
Taking the Fifth - J. P. Beaumont, Bk 4
Author: J. A. Jance
There are many bizarre and terrible ways to die. Seattle Homicide Detective J.P. Beaumont thought he had seen them all -- until he saw this body, its wounds, and the murder weapon: an elegant woman's shoe, its stiletto heel gruesomely caked with blood. The evidence is shocking and unsettling, even for a man who prowls the shadows for a livin...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780380751396
ISBN-10: 0380751399
Publication Date: 1987
Pages: 368
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Publisher: Avon
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed Taking the Fifth (J. P. Beaumont, Bk 4) on + 3584 more book reviews
JP Beaumont has long been my favorite JA Jance character. He's very human in that he's flawed, as we all are. He's a Seattle PD detective, very good in his job, while being personally wealthy. His personal life, at times, can be described as a train wreck.
Ms. Jance has always done very well weaving JP's career and personal lives together in the Beaumont series novels.
In this installment he deals with trying to solve a couple of murders while dealing with a beautiful singer and characters in a touring company. Beau deals with a number of twists in the main story, including the DEA, informants and those who appear to be the obvious suspects.
The novel takes several different turns which keep the reader entertained while Beau gets to the truth.
The novel is not overly long and Jance's writing is to the point. She's not an author who tends to repeat herself. She stays on point. It's a good read, without fluff, though I'm still a little mystified by the title.
reviewed Taking the Fifth (J. P. Beaumont, Bk 4) on + 593 more book reviews
great read.
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A J.P. Beaumont mystery -- well written, kept me guessing! Can't wait to read more like this!


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