Sins of the Fathers (J.P. Beaumont #24) by J.A. Jance

Sins of the Fathers

(J.P. Beaumont #24)

by J.A. Jance 

ebook, 384 pages

Published September 24th 2019 by William Morrow

Goodreads synopsis:

Seattle investigator J. P. Beaumont is drawn into an intriguing, and shockingly personal, case in this superb tale of suspense from New York Times bestselling author J. A. Jance.

Former Seattle homicide cop, J. P. Beaumont, is learning to enjoy the new realities of retirement doing morning crossword puzzles by a roaring fireplace; playing frisbee with his new dog; having quiet lunches with his still working wife.But then his past comes calling.

When a long ago acquaintance, Alan Dale, shows up on Beau’s doorstep with a newborn infant in hand and asking for help locating his missing daughter, Beau finds himself faced with an investigation that will turn his own life upside down by dragging his none-too-stellar past onto a roller-coaster ride that may well derail his serene present.It turns out that, even in retirement. murder is still the name of J. P. Beaumont’s game.

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4.75 Stars

This is the 24th book in the J.P. Beaumont series by J.A. Jance. And I have to say that I was so impressed by this book. It is the twenty-fourth book in a series and it is still written as if the character is fresh and new.  That says something about the talent of the author.

I have not read a book by this author before and if I had, it would have been a long time ago. 

I felt such a kinship with J.P. Beaumont… like he was a long lost relative that I just clicked with. I just clicked with this retired homicide cop turned private investigator. He is asked by an old acquaintance to help locate his missing daughter. As the case moves forward, J.P. learns this case is more personal than he realized with truths are brought forth hidden for decades.

Loved this story so much. Just just feel for the guy when he has to come clean with his children and one of them gives him, the cold shoulder. J.P. just seems to take it all in stride. This book offered so much personality behind both J.P. and his wife, Mel, and the secondary characters shine as well. I have already picked up book one in this series so I can start at the beginning and enjoy it from case number one.

If you have never tried a J.A. Jance mystery, definitely pick one up. This is so readable. You relate to the characters and the read is like slicing butter. Smooth and easy.

What a gem of an author. Going to put this way up high on my TBR for next year. I may even try to read a book a month out of this series just to keep the J.P. love in my mind all year long.

I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in return for an honest review. I thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this title.