Downfall: A Brady Novel of Suspense

“Jance starts her books fast . . . and keeps things moving with cinematic panache.” —Los Angeles Times

A puzzling new case has just hit Sheriff Joanna Brady’s department, demanding every resource she has at her disposal—as well as help from neighboring law enforcement agencies and the Feds. The bodies of two women have been found at the base of a nearby peak, known to Bisbee locals as Geronimo. Is this a terrible accident, a case of murder/suicide, or a double homicide?

The investigation takes a puzzling twist when Joanna discovers that one victim was a local teacher and minister’s wife, while the other was a brilliant microbiologist working toward her Ph.D.—two vastly different women with seemingly no connections to link them.

As Joanna and her team methodically hunt down answers, they begin to uncover a knotty web of sordid secrets and evil lies—clues that take the valiant sheriff down a winding and dangerous road that leads shockingly close to home . . . and close to a desperate and determined killer.

“Jance skillfully avoids the predictable.” —South Florida Sun Sentinel

A puzzling new case has just hit Sheriff Joanna Brady’s department, demanding every resource she has at her disposal—as well as help from neighboring law enforcement agencies and the Feds. The bodies of two women have been found at the base of a nearby peak, known to Bisbee locals as Geronimo. Is this a terrible accident, a case of murder/suicide, or a double homicide?

The investigation takes a puzzling twist when Joanna discovers that one victim was a local teacher and minister’s wife, while the other was a brilliant microbiologist working toward her Ph.D.—two vastly different women with seemingly no connections to link them.

As Joanna and her team methodically hunt down answers, they begin to uncover a knotty web of sordid secrets and evil lies—clues that take the valiant sheriff down a winding and dangerous road that leads shockingly close to home . . . and close to a desperate and determined killer.

Praise for J. A. Jance: “As the dual story lines crisscross and the body count mounts, Jance hits her stride with a suspenseful plot that will keep readers flipping pages until the surprising... finale.” - Publishers Weekly on REMAINS OF INNOCENCE

“Master wordsmith J.A. Jance is at it again, and like all of her other bestsellers, this one is sure to be another hit. If you haven’t picked up your copy yet, what are you waiting for? It’s high time for a thrilling literary ride.” - Examiner.com on REMAINS OF INNOCENCE

“The Arizona desert comes to life in the mysteries of J.A. Jance.” - Arizona Republic on JUDGMENT CALL

“At once a breathtaking recreation of the rugged landscape of the American Southwest, a moving story of a mother’s concerns for her endangered child, and thrilling masterwork of brutal crime and expert detection, JUDGMENT CALL is prime J.A. Jance, a treat for anyone who loves a good cop story wrapped around a superior family drama.” - Bookreporter.com on JUDGMENT CALL