J.A. Jance

J.A. Jance

About

J.A. Jance is a prolific American author known for her gripping mystery and suspense novels. Born in 1944 in South Dakota, she grew up in Bisbee, Arizona, where many of her stories are set. Jance is best known for four mystery series featuring unforgettable protagonists: J.P. Beaumont, Joanna Brady, Ali Reynolds, and the Walker family. With over 60 published books, she blends her experience in Arizona and law enforcement insights, captivating readers with intricate plots and engaging characters. Her works have consistently topped bestseller lists, earning her a dedicated fan base. Jance continues to write, inspiring and captivating audiences worldwide.

Books (53)

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Trial by Fire

Ali Reynolds #5

Trial by Fire

Clawback

Ali Reynolds #11

Clawback

Rattlesnake Crossing

Joanna Brady #6

Rattlesnake Crossing

4.10•Thriller

Proof of Life

J.P. Beaumont #23

Proof of Life

Hand of Evil

Ali Reynolds #3

Hand of Evil

Fatal Error

Ali Reynolds #6

Fatal Error

Justice Denied

J.P. Beaumont #18

Justice Denied

4.07•Thriller

Partner In Crime

J.P. Beaumont #16

Partner In Crime

4.09•Thriller

Deadly Stakes

Ali Reynolds #8

Deadly Stakes

The A List

Ali Reynolds #14

The A List

3.99•Thriller

Field of Bones

Joanna Brady #18

Field of Bones

Missing and Endangered

Joanna Brady #19

Missing and Endangered

Blessing of the Lost Girls

Joanna Brady #20

Blessing of the Lost Girls

Nothing to Lose

J.P. Beaumont #25

Nothing to Lose

Minor In Possession

J.P. Beaumont #8

Minor In Possession

Left for Dead

Ali Reynolds #7

Left for Dead

Devil's Claw

Joanna Brady #8

Devil's Claw

4.08•Thriller

Taking The Fifth

J.P. Beaumont #4

Taking The Fifth

Unfinished Business

Ali Reynolds #16

Unfinished Business

Paradise Lost

Joanna Brady #9

Paradise Lost

Long Time Gone

J.P. Beaumont #17

Long Time Gone

OverKill

Ali Reynolds #18

OverKill

Cold Betrayal

Ali Reynolds #10

Cold Betrayal

4.08•Thriller

Moving Target

Ali Reynolds #9

Moving Target

Judgment Call

Joanna Brady #15

Judgment Call

Duel to the Death

Ali Reynolds #13

Duel to the Death

Web Of Evil

Ali Reynolds #2

Web Of Evil

3.81•Thriller

Skeleton Canyon

Joanna Brady #5

Skeleton Canyon

4.06•Thriller

A More Perfect Union

J.P. Beaumont #6

A More Perfect Union

Cruel Intent

Ali Reynolds #4

Cruel Intent

3.93•Thriller

Credible Threat

Ali Reynolds #15

Credible Threat

Collateral Damage

Ali Reynolds #17

Collateral Damage

Den of Iniquity

J.P. Beaumont #26

Den of Iniquity

The Girl from Devil's Lake

Joanna Brady #21

The Girl from Devil's Lake

Sins of the Fathers

J.P. Beaumont #24

Sins of the Fathers

Without Due Process

J.P. Beaumont #10

Without Due Process

Desert Heat

Joanna Brady #1

Desert Heat

4.02•Thriller

Until Proven Guilty

J.P. Beaumont #1

Until Proven Guilty

3.96•Thriller

Hour Of The Hunter

Walker Family #1

Hour Of The Hunter

3.71•Thriller

Outlaw Mountain

Joanna Brady #7

Outlaw Mountain

4.07•Thriller

Damage Control

Joanna Brady #13

Damage Control

Fire and Ice

J.P. Beaumont #19

Fire and Ice

Tombstone Courage

Joanna Brady #2

Tombstone Courage

4.06•Thriller

Betrayal of Trust

J.P. Beaumont #20

Betrayal of Trust

Improbable Cause

J.P. Beaumont #5

Improbable Cause

4.04•Thriller

Dead To Rights

Joanna Brady #4

Dead To Rights

4.05•Thriller

Second Watch

J.P. Beaumont #21

Second Watch

Dance of the Bones

J.P. Beaumont #22

Dance of the Bones

Downfall

Joanna Brady #17

Downfall

The Taken Ones

J.P. Beaumont #27

The Taken Ones

Man Overboard

Ali Reynolds #12

Man Overboard

Name Withheld

J.P. Beaumont #13

Name Withheld

Failure to Appear

J.P. Beaumont #11

Failure to Appear