Title: Devil's Claw Author: J.A. Jance type of book: Mystery call number: Fic

This book is strong in character, story and setting.

Summary:
A woman released from prison after serving 8 years for killing her husband is found murdered the day of her release. The only witness is her teenage daughter who flees into the Arizona desert. Joanna Brady, the local sheriff, must solve the murder and disappearance of the young girl, deal with her impending wedding, cope with a critical mother and try to spend time with her young daughter.

I would recommend this book!

Why?
I liked how the book got right into the story. There were several side bar mysteries that came up in addition to the major crime that had to be solved. The characters were very down to earth. It was interesting to see how the female sheriff dealt with her mostly male staff, the bureaucrats who try to stall her investigation and her critical mother and about-to-be mother in law.

I would definitely read another book by this author!

Employee Initials: KT Review Date: August 2003

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