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Outlaw Mountain [Mass Market Paperback]

J A Jance (Author)
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Publication Date: April 19 2000 | Series: Joanna Brady Mysteries

A breathtaking story of senseless, brutal deathin a desolate terrain from the New York Timesbestselling author of Exit Wounds.

What kind of monster would savagely murder a 71-year-old and leave her battered corpse to rot in the Arizona desert? A crime so patently inhuman, it shocks even those who should be used to death -- like Joanna Brady, Sheriff of Cochise County. But the slaying of a complex and truly uncommon senior is only one thread in a bloody tapestry -- as death follows death in horrific succession, leading a dedicated officer of the law to risk everything as she seeks answers in the lethal shadow of Outlaw Mountain.

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J.A. Jance's Joanna Brady series whisks us off to a small town in the desert terrain of the Southwest. When Joanna's newly elected husband is killed while serving as sheriff of Cochise County, Arizona, Joanna steps into his position. We watch her grow into the job in Jance's series: she has to cope with the problems of juggling family and personal life while solving crimes. At the same time, we've learned about the benefits and shortcomings of daily life in a desert--how beautiful and dangerous the landscape can be in all seasons.

Jance's seventh book, Outlaw Mountain, begins with the death of an old woman who was injured when she fell on a poisonous cholla cactus. But it isn't the plant that finishes off Alice Rogers; the lively, free-spirited widow is murdered by someone who injects her as she lies writhing in pain. Now Joanna has to find out whether anyone in Alice's large family would have killed her for her land and money. Was it her son Cletus, "a restaurateur with the diplomacy of a mountain goat," who was recently elected mayor of the legendary Arizona town of Tombstone (where Wyatt Earp once reigned)? Or did the murder have something to do with a local political power struggle? As she has done so well before, Jance balances scenes full of action and excitement with more intimate moments. --Dick Adler --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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In her seventh outing (after Rattlesnake Crossing), Tombstone, AZ, sheriff Joanna Brady wears a tough gal's badge yet remains a sensitive, caring single mom and friend. Hard-drinking Alice Rogers, the mayor's mother, is stabbed with an insulin syringe and left for the vultures in the harsh southern Arizona desert, and Joanna's team must step between Rogers's dueling son and daughter. A tender subplot concerns a developmentally disabled man named Junior, abandoned by scheming relatives at an Arizona art fair. As Joanna's friend Butch Dixon helps out with Junior, she appreciates a new facet of his character, and her pushy mom, Eleanor, runs interference in an effort to secure their engagement. Not just for series fans, this installment features endearing characters and situations ranging from an environmentalist with a car trunk full of rattlesnakes to the local minister who feels she's lost her edge in the pulpit. Highly recommended.
-ASusan A. Zappia, Maricopa Cty. Lib. Dist., Phoenix
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A different kind of high noon duel Jan 15 2003
By MissGoWest
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Sheriff Brady is responsible for Cochise County, Arizona. As the sheriff's colleagues of a hundred years ago, the guardian of the law strives to keep the region safe, yet there's one vital difference -- Sheriff Brady is a woman. After her policeman husband's murder, Joanna Brady is determined to bring the killers to justice -- and gets elected sheriff.

In "Outlaw Mountain," Joanna has to find the murderer of an elderly lady whose body was found in the Arizona desert. There are quite a few suspects including the woman's children and newly-wed, young husband. Joanna also has to deal with Junior, an abandoned, mentally handicapped man in his fifties as well as with land disputes taking place in her county. But it's not just Joanna's professional life which keeps her busy -- her daughter Jenny and her boyfriend Butch Dixon also demand some of her time.

J. A. Jance's main protagonist Joanna is a multidimensional character -- strong, yet also vulnerable -- thus adding to the novel's realistic feel. The interesting plot, intriguing mystery as well as excellent description of the region make "Outlaw Mountain" a recommendable book for every reader interested in outstanding thrillers.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Lots of intertwined plot, but few thrills Nov 24 2001
By Paul Skinner
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This is an unusual mystery. It starts off with an interesting murder, then drags on for a long time. Meanwhile, we slug along through seemingly unconnected events, until finally things begin to focus. I wanted it all to build to a great climax, but it best scene (Joanna vs. the killer) occurred too early, leaving Ms Jance a few more chapters to tie up the other loose ends, such as the missing husband and Junior. There was a lot of good story within this book. Perhaps if it was packaged better, it could be a solid 4 or 5 star mystery, but it has a bit too much soap opera within it. Like all Brady books, it was a pleasant and fast read, however. After reading several of them, though, I still can't figure out the source of antagonism between Joanna and Eleanor.
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1.0 out of 5 stars One of the worst novels I have finished this year Oct 25 2001
By todd shampoe
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Maybe it is me but this novel was about as exciting as watching the grass grow. It is the first mystery novel that I have read by a female author and I hope that it is not representative of the gender. But, by the reviews here, all by women, I can see that Jance writes to that crowd. Her readers seem to like being taken down the aimless boring pass of relationship drible. If you want to spend 10 pages with the main character sitting and talking about nothing in her mothers house or on her friends porch talking about their health than this book is for you. It is amazing that Jance can start great with the murder scene and then 200 pages later start uncovering her first clue, the insulin bottle. Jance gives no indication that Oak Vista or the stranded stranger are even remotely related to the story. Do not start this book it is absolutely a total waste of time. If you want a good mystery read Coben, Crais, Patterson or Michael Connely.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A satisfying mystery by one of America's talented authors.
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. Read more
Published on Mar 18 2001 by K. L Sadler
4.0 out of 5 stars Outlaw Mountain
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... Read more
Published on Aug 23 2000 by Karen Potts
4.0 out of 5 stars A Fairy Tale.
This latest Joanna Brady mystery is a fairy tale, at least as far as the central character is concerned. Read more
Published on July 4 2000 by Judith Lindenau
4.0 out of 5 stars The Joanna Brady series continues with another winner.
J.A. Jance is a gifted story teller and I have become quite the Joanna Brady fan. "Outlaw Mountain" spends a bunch of time on Joanna's personal life, but has enough plot... Read more
Published on Jun 23 2000 by nobizinfla
4.0 out of 5 stars Joanna at her best
I enjoy reading Jance's series on Joanna Brady, a reluctant county sheriff who has grown in her job. Read more
Published on Jan 31 2000 by "fogden"
4.0 out of 5 stars Outlaw Mountain
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... Read more
Published on Jan 23 2000
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable quick read, a bit cluttered
It was with a little trepidation that I picked up the current Joanna Brady novel, since the previous _Rattlesnake Canyon_ had those red herring sub-plots that led nowhere, facts... Read more
Published on Jan 9 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars The series just keeps getting better!
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... Read more
Published on Dec 24 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff!
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. Read more
Published on Aug 22 1999
4.0 out of 5 stars Authenticity is a big plus in this mystery.
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? Read more
Published on Aug 16 1999 by c.l.craigo@worldnet.att.net
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