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.

“Her books keep on sizzling, keep on fascinating, keep on getting better.”  — Asbury Park Press“Characters so real you want to reach out and hug—or strangle—them. Her dialogue always rings true.” — Cleveland Plain-Dealer“A gripping thriller that will keep readers enthralled from first page to last." — Booklist“Jance starts her books fast … and keeps things moving with cinematic panache.” — Los Angeles Times“J. A. Jance does not disappoint.” — Washington Times“J. A. Jance is one of the best at combining mystery and family dynamics...” — New York Journal of Books“Jance brings the reader along with suspense, wit, surprise, and intense feeling.” — Huntsville Times“Jance delivers a devilish page-turner.” — People“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. 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.

“Her books keep on sizzling, keep on fascinating, keep on getting better.”  — Asbury Park Press“Characters so real you want to reach out and hug—or strangle—them. Her dialogue always rings true.” — Cleveland Plain-Dealer“A gripping thriller that will keep readers enthralled from first page to last." — Booklist“Jance starts her books fast … and keeps things moving with cinematic panache.” — Los Angeles Times“J. A. Jance does not disappoint.” — Washington Times“J. A. Jance is one of the best at combining mystery and family dynamics...” — New York Journal of Books“Jance brings the reader along with suspense, wit, surprise, and intense feeling.” — Huntsville Times“Jance delivers a devilish page-turner.” — People“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