Tombstone Courage

By: J. A. Jance

Narrated by: Hillary Huber

When drug dealers murdered her lawman husband, Joanna Brady vowed she would carry on his good work no matter what the cost. With grit, courage, and dogged determination, she challenged the status quo—and won. Now, as newly elected Sheriff of Cochise County, Arizona, she must battle the prejudice and hostility of a mistrustful, male-dominated police force and solve a grisly double homicide that threatens to tear the sleepy desert community to pieces. For the two bodies baking in the harsh Southwestern sun are connected by sinister threads that reach back generations—and by devastating family secrets of greed, hatred, and shocking abuse that could destroy the innocent along with the guilty.

Novice sheriff

In the second book of the series, Joanna Brady has won her election, and now has to face her unwelcoming colleagues. She is overwhelmed with her responsibilities, as well as the stress of being a new widow and working single mom. Sounds like real life to me. I like the fact that Joanna realizes that there is a lot she doesn't know, and is willing to admit it, and try to learn from others. But she also doesn't let others push her around!

I love J.A. Jance

Audible you should be ashamed about how much you charge for these books! I was paying these prices for the hardbacks in the 90's

Great Second Installment for this series

I enjoyed this second book in the Joanna Brady series even more than the first one. Joanna has now been elected sheriff and right away has two murders to solve. Very clever writing. I didn't guess the ending. I did think the narrator handled this one a little better than the previous one - especially when reading Harold's part.

Love the Arizona setting.

2nd in this series I have listen to. Enjoy the familiarity to Arizona. Will be going on to the next 1 here soon.

Another great book

J A Jance does a great job once again. Her knack for excellent writing is evident from beginning to end.