Desert Heat
Desert Heat by J. A. Jance is a gripping reprint edition published by HarperCollins on June 30, 2009. This 352-page novel unfolds in the harsh landscape of Arizona, where a local lawman lies dying under the relentless sun. Joanna Brady, his devoted wife, is convinced that the official narrative of her husband’s shooting as a suicide attempt is a cover-up. As she embarks on a quest to uncover the truth and clear his name, she faces escalating dangers that threaten her family.
Readers will find a compelling narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and suspense, focusing on Joanna’s relentless pursuit of justice. The story delves into themes of deception and the lengths one will go to protect loved ones, all set against the backdrop of a desert that harbors its own lethal secrets. With its exploration of the complexities of truth and loyalty, Desert Heat presents a vivid portrayal of a woman’s determination in the face of adversity.
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A cop lies dying beneath the blistering Arizona sun—a local lawman who may well have become the next sheriff of Cochise County.?The police brass claim that Andy Brady was dirty, and that his shooting was a suicide attempt. Joanna Brady, his devoted wife and mother of their nine-year-old daughter, knows a cover-up when she hears one . . . and murder when she sees it. But her determined efforts to hunt down an assassin and clear her husband’s name are placing Joanna and her surviving family in harm’s way—because in the desert, the one thing more lethal than a rattler’s bite . . . is the truth.
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