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When an assassin’s bullet claims Joanna Brady’s husband in the Arizona desert, the young widow channels her sorrow into public service, earning the position of Cochise County Sheriff. Though inexperienced, Joanna’s instincts drive her to Phoenix for a crash course in police training and to confront a complex murder investigation involving a supposed serial killer. Balancing courtroom drama, pre-Thanksgiving family chaos, and the safety of her nine‑year‑old daughter, Joanna must uncover who truly attacked her husband while protecting her community and her own place at the top of the county’s law‑enforcement hierarchy.
First publish date: June 1995
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: J. A. Jance
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