Second Watch

A J. P. Beaumont Novel

By: J. A. Jance

Narrated by: J.R. Horne

With Second Watch, New York Times bestselling author J. A. Jance delivers another thought-provoking novel of suspense starring Seattle investigator J. P. Beaumont.

Second Watch shows Beaumont taking some time off to get knee replacement surgery, but instead of taking his mind off work, the operation plunges him into one of the most perplexing mysteries he's ever faced.

His past collides with his present in this complex and thrilling story that explores loss and heartbreak, duty and honor, and, most importantly, the staggering cost of war and the debts we owe those who served in the Vietnam War, and those in uniform today.

Fantastic read

Absolutely great story. Didn't see the real killer solve coming. shades of Mrs Christie. story line of Viet Name was bitter sweet. Remember that era all too well

favorite

absolutely loved it. JP Beaumont is our favorite character. J. A. Jance is an excellent storyteller as always in all of her books . Looking forward to more. I can't get enough of her books.

a unique idea

After writing 20 books about Beaumont what can an author do different? Jance certainly came up with a unique twist for the twenty first book. I found the weaving of fiction with non-fiction a distinctive idea. Beau is in the having both knees replaced and has had some hallucination with his pain medication that triggers him to ask to open a cold case, his first homicide. He is also hallucinating about his Lieutenant from his Army days in Viet Nam. What Jance does with these two plots is interesting and different from her usual stories. One is non-fiction the other is fiction, there is of course suspense, some action, and humor as she weaves her story. In this book she also brings in Bisbee, Arizona and Sherriff Joan Brady in a brief appearance. J.R. Home did a good job narrating the book. If you are a fan of Jance you will enjoy her new book.

The Best one since the first!!

This book and story was Amazing. Every aspect and detail was perfect. And it punches you right in the "Feels"!!
The development of Beau and his life becomes so pulled together, full circle in this book mixed with the Lenny D, and The girl in the barrel, all the side characters. Just Soooooo well down!! Thank you. I'm almost scared to move on to book 22.

I always enjoy JP

If you could sum up Second Watch in three words, what would they be?

A good story

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

no I don't think it was meant to

What does J. R. Horne bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I couldn't do my knitting if I read the book listening gives me the ability to enjoy two things I love to do.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

neither

Any additional comments?

I liked the explanation for the story at the end of the book