JP Beaumont could be considered Seattle's Columbo. Not elegant, not a suave fellow (in the traditional sense), did not start out life with a silver spoon or pickle fork in his mouth. And he definitely is not someone who happily rides the political merry-go-round.All of this provides me an enjoyment of his foibles and appreciation for his investigative skills and loyalty to his friends....and his dedication to justice.No gore this time, but heart-rending damage done by people who may have been 'broken' from the start despite their *very* privileged beginnings. A worthy read, but I read this one on my commutes this last week...and occasionally had trouble leaving the car once my destination was reached. Jance's JP Beaumont detective series is one of my all-time favorites. Set (usually) in my own home town, it carries a gritty yet human, thoroughly believable flavor that I just can't find anywhere else.In this case, Beaumont is roped into a scandal unfolding at the governor's mansion; it turns out he knows the governor. She was the girl who was too important to talk to him in high school, but now she wants his skill in discreetly looking into some things she'd rather not see on the front page.It doesn't work out that way.I accidentally read this twice, but even once I had realized my error, I decided to plow through and finish it a second time. It wasn't that I had no other books; but this series is on my very short list of things I don't mind seeing a second time around.Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys good detective fiction.
Do You like book Betrayal Of Trust (2011)?
Still enjoying the series as well as the on-going character development. On to the next one.
—mheyn
Very good book. Interesting how you can be set up on computer. The ending was good.
—laurenesharpe
This was a good one. Lots of twists and turns, but not to the point of confusing.
—Penguingurl
This is one you cannot put down. A great story.
—lilma99
