J. A. Jance is the New York Times bestselling author of the J. P. Beaumont series, the Joanna Brady series, the Ali Reynolds series, six thrillers about the Walker Family, and one volume of poetry. Born in South Dakota and brought up in Bisbee, Arizona, she lives with her husband in Seattle, Washington.

“J. A. Jance is one of the best at combining mystery and family dynamics...” — New York Journal of Books“Once I read the first mystery about this Seattle police detective, I was hooked. . . Jance’s writing is crisp and her characters are authentic.” — Louisville Courier-Journal“J. P. Beaumont is a star attraction.”  — Booklist“Jance starts her books fast … and keeps things moving with cinematic panache.” — Los Angeles Times“A riveting story of love, murder, family, evil, and human nature. As with many of her books the author blends in humor within the plot to put smiles on the readers’ faces…This book once again shows why Jance has so many bestselling notches on her belt. She makes the story and characters come alive.”  — Militarypress.com on Nothing to Lose“Enjoyable…J.P. is a fully developed character, and his frequent calls to Melissa to discuss the case are both touching and insightful. They make a good team even at a distance. New readers will happily join the ranks of longtime fans.”  — Publishers Weekly on Nothing to Lose“Another fine read from the übertalented Jance.” — Booklist“The strongest of [Beaumont’s] recent cases.” — Kirkus Reviews"Jance’s balance of pathos and plot, and the effortless way she intertwines the novel’s central story lines, proves she’s as sharp as ever. Newcomers and longtime series fans alike will be thrilled.”  — Publishers Weekly“Jance proves she’s still at the top of her game in this tense crossover of her Joanna Brady and Walker Family series…heart-stopping suspense…Nearly four decades into her career, Jance is still finding new ways to thrill her readers.”  — Publishers Weekly on Blessings of the Lost Girls“Her characterizations and ability to spin a tale keep you turning pages well into the night.” — Bookreporter.com on Nothing to Lose

J. A. Jance is the New York Times bestselling author of the J. P. Beaumont series, the Joanna Brady series, the Ali Reynolds series, six thrillers about the Walker Family, and one volume of poetry. Born in South Dakota and brought up in Bisbee, Arizona, she lives with her husband in Seattle, Washington.

“J. A. Jance is one of the best at combining mystery and family dynamics...” — New York Journal of Books“Once I read the first mystery about this Seattle police detective, I was hooked. . . Jance’s writing is crisp and her characters are authentic.” — Louisville Courier-Journal“J. P. Beaumont is a star attraction.”  — Booklist“Jance starts her books fast … and keeps things moving with cinematic panache.” — Los Angeles Times“A riveting story of love, murder, family, evil, and human nature. As with many of her books the author blends in humor within the plot to put smiles on the readers’ faces…This book once again shows why Jance has so many bestselling notches on her belt. She makes the story and characters come alive.”  — Militarypress.com on Nothing to Lose“Enjoyable…J.P. is a fully developed character, and his frequent calls to Melissa to discuss the case are both touching and insightful. They make a good team even at a distance. New readers will happily join the ranks of longtime fans.”  — Publishers Weekly on Nothing to Lose“Another fine read from the übertalented Jance.” — Booklist“The strongest of [Beaumont’s] recent cases.” — Kirkus Reviews"Jance’s balance of pathos and plot, and the effortless way she intertwines the novel’s central story lines, proves she’s as sharp as ever. Newcomers and longtime series fans alike will be thrilled.”  — Publishers Weekly“Jance proves she’s still at the top of her game in this tense crossover of her Joanna Brady and Walker Family series…heart-stopping suspense…Nearly four decades into her career, Jance is still finding new ways to thrill her readers.”  — Publishers Weekly on Blessings of the Lost Girls“Her characterizations and ability to spin a tale keep you turning pages well into the night.” — Bookreporter.com on Nothing to Lose