Moving Target - (Ali Reynolds) by J A Jance (Paperback)

About the Book

"Lance Tucker, an incarcerated juvenile offender and talented hacker in his own right, is set on fire while hanging Christmas decorations in a lockup rec room. B. Simpson, Ali Reynolds's fiancâe and the man who helped put Lance in jail, feels obliged to get to the bottom of what happened. With Ali off in England to help Leland Brooks at a reunion with his long-estranged family, B. turns to someone else to help out--Ali's good friend and Taser-carrying nun, Sister Anselm. Meanwhile, in Bournemouth--Leland's hometown--Ali begins to investigate the decades-old murder of his father, which Leland himself was once suspected of committing. With unsolved murders on both sides of the Atlantic, Ali, B., and Sister Anselm are united by their search for answers--and the danger they get into as a result"--

Book Synopsis

"Humming with suspense and never-ending action" (RT Book Reviews), this unputdownable thriller follows Ali Reynolds as she unearths a cold case that puts her in the crosshairs of a deadly arsonist--from New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance.

Lance Tucker, an incarcerated juvenile offender and talented hacker in his own right, is set on fire while hanging Christmas decorations in a lockup rec room. B. Simpson, Ali Reynolds's fiancé and the man who helped put Lance in jail, feels obliged to get to the bottom of what happened. With Ali off in England to help Leland Brooks at a reunion with his long-estranged family, B. turns to someone else to help out--Ali's good friend and Taser-carrying nun, Sister Anselm.

Meanwhile, in Bournemouth--Leland's hometown--Ali begins to investigate the decades-old murder of his father, which Leland himself was once suspected of committing. With unsolved murders on both sides of the Atlantic, Ali, B., and Sister Anselm are united by their search for answers--and the danger they get into as a result in this high-flying thriller that "hits the bull's eye" (South Florida Sun-Sentinel).

Review Quotes

"A truly thrilling case with red herrings, characters coming out of the woodwork, back stories that will make you gasp, and a conclusion that you will not see coming!"-- "Suspense Magazine"

"An intriguing plot, colorful characters."-- "San Diego Union-Tribune"

"Characters so real you want to reach out and hug--or strangle--them. Her dialogue always rings true."-- "Cleveland Plain-Dealer"

"Compelling... satisfying." -- USA Today

"Engaging . . . Ali charms the locals into giving valuable if inadvertent clues."-- "Publishers Weekly"

"Entertaining on all counts."-- "Booklist"

"Fast pacing, multiple plotlines, a fascinating look at online research, and sympathetic characters all provide appeal in Jance's suspenseful story."-- "Booklist"

"Heart-stopping . . . Jance deftly brings the desert, people, and towns of southeastern Arizona to life."-- "Publishers Weekly"

"J.A. Jance is addictive because of moments that just rise up and make things so real you'll swear you are a part of the book. . . . Jance will charm you into reading everything by her you can find."-- "Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon)"

"Jance adroitly combines well-rounded characterizations and brisk storytelling with high-tech exploits, arson, kidnappings, and a shootout for an entertaining and suspenseful addition to this solid series."-- "Booklist"

"Jance delivers a devilish page-turner."-- "People"

"Jance skillfully avoids the predictable. . . . Her crisp plotting, sharp characters and realistic dialogue carry Moving Target through its many surprising twists."-- "South Florida Sun Sentinel"

"Jance starts her books fast . . . and keeps things moving with cinematic panache. . . . You want an accessible thriller? Jance is your gal . . . Engaging and entertaining."-- "Los Angeles Times"

"Lots of action, and the book is fast-paced and technology-savvy."-- "Tuscon Weekly"

"Loyal fans and newcomers alike will be glad to join feisty Ali in her latest adventure."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"Prolific Jance . . . [carries] readers swiftly to an unexpected conclusion."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"Series fans will welcome the familiar supporting cast, including computer nerd Stuart Ramey and boyfriend B. Simpson."-- "Publishers Weekly"

"The story, on two continents, is complicated and interesting, but the best thing is the characters, rich and deep and believable."-- "San Jose Mercury News"

"Jance skillfully avoids the predictable. . . . Her crisp plotting, sharp characters and realistic dialogue carry Moving Target through its many surprising twists."

About the Author

J.A. Jance is the New York Times bestselling author of the Ali Reynolds series, the J.P. Beaumont series, the Joanna Brady series, and the Walker Family series. Born in South Dakota and raised in Bisbee, Arizona, Jance lives with her husband in Seattle, Washington. Visit her online at JAJance.com.