J.A. Jance is a New York Times bestselling author of over 70 books. Her works span several genres, including suspense, romance, science fiction and westerns. She is best known for her series featuring Joanna Brady, J.P. Beaumont and Ali Reynolds. Here is a list of J.A. Jance books in order:
1. Desert Heat (1995): This is the first book in the Joanna Brady series. It follows Sheriff Joanna Brady as she investigates the death of her predecessor, a case that quickly turns into a murder investigation.
2. Tombstone Courage (1996): This is the second book in the Joanna Brady series. Sheriff Brady must solve the murder of a former rancher’s wife, which leads her to uncover a dark secret from the town’s past.
3. Shoot/Don’t Shoot (1996): This is the first book in the J.P. Beaumont series. Seattle homicide detective J.P. Beaumont is assigned to investigate the death of a young woman, a case that leads him on a perilous journey into the depths of the criminal underworld.
4. Dead to Rights (1997): This is the second book in the J.P. Beaumont series. Beaumont is assigned to investigate the murder of a Seattle millionaire, a case that takes him on an unexpected journey that has far-reaching implications.
5. Skeleton Canyon (2005): This is the first book in the Joanna Brady series to be set in Arizona. Joanna must solve the murder of a young girl in a remote canyon, a case that leads her to uncover a dark conspiracy.
6. Judgement Call (2012): This is the first book in the Ali Reynolds series. Ali Reynolds is a former TV reporter who finds herself caught up in a murder investigation when her friend’s husband is accused of killing his mistress.
7. Hand of Evil (2013): This is the second book in the Ali Reynolds series. Ali must investigate the murder of a young woman whose body is found in a shallow grave in the desert. The case leads her to uncover a dark conspiracy that could shake the foundation of her hometown.