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Summary: Brady's rows a lucky seven with her best tale to date
Review: Joanna Brady is the sheriff of Cochise County, a single mother, and the girlfriend of a new resident. With all that going, Joanna seems to have it all in perspective as she marvelously balances her life. That balence changes when the gruesome death of elderly Alice Monroe Johnson is discovered. The victim died with thousands of cacti needles penetrating her body while an assailant injected her with three filled syringes of an unknown substance. To her chagrin, there is a caseload of individuals with motives to kill the wealthy individual. As the sheriff investigates, she is still unaware of the deep rooted conspiracy that involves some of the town's leading citizens who relish excitement even if it costs murder to obtain their thrills. Seven proves to be lucky as the seventh Brady novel is J.A. Jance's best tale to date. OUTLAW MOUNTAIN retains the freshness of the entire series even as it provides deep insight into Joanna that causes the audience to care what happens to her. This is a great tale that will leave fans clamoring for number eight. Mothers will like watching seeing the protagonist interact with her children, struggling to keep all aspects of her life on an even keel. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Outlaw Mountain
Review: An elderly woman is found dead in the middle of a stand of cholla cactus. Sheriff Joanna Brady is called into the case and immediately begins investigating those who were close to the dead woman, including a much younger, somewhat mysterious boyfriend. Also among the suspects are a group of young teenagers who take the woman's car on a joyride across the Mexican border. The subplots in this book are a little more complex than in the previous books in this series and include a mentally challenged man who is found wandering aimlessly, a man in a witness protection program, and a deepening romance for Joanna. Sprinkled throughout the book are the usual problems with Joanna's overbearing mother, and her feisty young daughter. This is a good series to read in sequence, so if you haven't read "Desert Heat" you might want to start there.
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Summary: Outlaw Mountain
Review: An elderly woman is found dead in the middle of a stand of cholla cactus. Sheriff Joanna Brady is called into the case and immediately begins investigating those who were close to the dead woman, including a much younger, somewhat mysterious boyfriend. Also among the suspects are a group of young teenagers who take the woman's car on a joyride across the Mexican border. The subplots in this book are a little more complex than in the previous books in this series and include a mentally challenged man who is found wandering aimlessly, a man in a witness protection program, and a deepening romance for Joanna. Sprinkled throughout the book are the usual problems with Joanna's overbearing mother, and her feisty young daughter. This is a good series to read in sequence, so if you haven't read "Desert Heat" you might want to start there.
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Summary: Outlaw Mountain
Review: I am both a Joanna Brady fan and a JP Beaumont fan. In the winter rain of Seattle, I especially enjoy letting my mind wander to the heat of Arizona and Sheriff Brady's attempts to keep the peace in Cochise County. JA Jance continues to develop both Joanna Brady and the people who are a part of her daily life. Outlaw Mountain is not just about another murder, but about community and personal issues any of us could face.
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Summary: A satisfying mystery by one of America's talented authors.
Review: I enjoy picking up one of Jance's mysteries. She is one of the few mystery writers today that I feel I can count on for a decent plot and fairly well-rounded characterization. It also helps for me if I know the language is not going to be objectionable. I know in real life that people tend to use bad language, but luckily I am deaf so I don't hear it. I also prefer not to see it. Bad language, overwrought sex, and needless violence are signs of a bad author to me. Jance is a better then good author, even if occasionally the plots are getting predictable. I love reading about Arizona since my grandparents lived there and it was part of my youth. I especially enjoy reading about the diversity of both people and wildlife down there, and about a woman as a sheriff and all the entanglements that go with it. Since I am familiar with the plant life in the area, the thought of anyone landing on a cholla made me cringe. As a bit of a klutz, I had landed more than my fair share of times in cacti, and it hurts! The major problem with this book that I could see is the plot had to be worked a little bit. I have a hard time as a mother seeing a woman putting herself in danger when she still has a child to raise. Maybe that is just me. The plot was a little convoluted, and I felt like it had not been planned out ahead of time as most of Jance's are. The evidence left in the dead woman's hand (no, I am not giving it away) was a little too pat for my taste, and made me suspicious from the start of the person who was being singled out for the suspect. Jance's books are always a pleasure, even if I am a little demanding. I will continue to read her books and recommend them to others. Karen Sadler, Science Education
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Summary: Joanna at her best
Review: I enjoy reading Jance's series on Joanna Brady, a reluctant county sheriff who has grown in her job. I would suggest you read the series in order because of the character development within the series ! Very entertaining !
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Summary: Authenticity is a big plus in this mystery.
Review: I grew up in Cochise County. As I read this book, I could picture every location, and couldn't help thinking "Now whose house is this she's REALLY talking about?" And the unusual characters she tells about--well, they aren't all that unusual in real life in Cochise County.
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Summary: I couldn't put it down.
Review: I have become a big fan of Joanna Brady. When she first came to be I wasn't so sure I would like her as well as J.P.. Jance's descriptions of the area really bring the story to life. Joanna Brady has become a wonderful character. Her challenges in her everyday life make her seem real and her job gives you the excitement of a good mystery every time. Thank you J.A. Jance for creating such a wonderful character.
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Summary: The series just keeps getting better!
Review: I've enjoyed watching the Joanna Brady character grow with each book in this series. I'm glad to see she's getting on with her life, and that the other characters in the books are growing too. I was particularily pleased by the changes in Joanna's minister friend, and by the strong relationship Joanna is building with Butch. I recommend this book, but suggest that readers new to the series start with Desert Heat and read through the books chronologically. It's more fun that way to see the changes in Joanna's life!
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Summary: Good stuff!
Review: If I want hilarious mystery, I read Janet Evanovich, Jennifer Crusie and Donna Andrews. If I want tough, futuristic SciFi mystery, I read J.D Robb. But when I want sun-drenched easy-going mystery I turn to the Joanna Brady mysteries. This new one is the fastest moving and most likable: good suspense, real-life characters and the great continuing story of Joanna and Butch. I read such fast-moving stuff, it's nice to slow down and bake in the Arizona sun for awhile. Read this series from the beginning - it gives you a true appreciation of each new one.
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