Second Watch

A J. P. Beaumont Novel, Book 21

De: J. A. Jance

Narrado por: J. R. Horne

New York Times best-selling author J. A. Jance delivers an emotional and resonant mystery that takes us deep into Seattle detective J. P. Beaumont's past and raises challenging questions about duty, honor, and the debt that is owed to those who sacrifice their lives for their country.

Getting old is hell. J. P. Beaumont is finally taking some time off to have knee-replacement surgery. But instead of taking his mind off work, the operation plunges him into one of the most perplexing and mind-blowing mysteries he's ever faced. A series of dreams takes him back to his early days on the force with the Seattle PD, and then even earlier, to his days in Vietnam, reminding him of people and events he hasn't thought about in years.

When tugging on those threads from long ago leads to present-day murders, Beau's suspicions are confirmed. Some bodies from the second watch just won't stay buried. A masterful demonstration of J. A. Jance's superb craftsmanship, Second Watch is a thought-provoking novel that is also a poignant look at one of the most painful and divisive moments in our history - Vietnam - and a reminder of the staggering cost of war and the debts we owe to those who served then...and those who do now.

Performed by J. R. Horne

©2013 J. A. Jance (P)2013 HarperCollinsPublishers

favorite

absolutely loved it. JP Beaumont is our favorite character. J. A. Jance is an excellent storyteller as always in all of her books . Looking forward to more. I can't get enough of her books.

Fantastic read

Absolutely great story. Didn't see the real killer solve coming. shades of Mrs Christie. story line of Viet Name was bitter sweet. Remember that era all too well

Starts slow, but worth the ride.

The first 7 chapters were very slow and if I weren’t a long time reader I probably would have stopped reading. Then it took off and it became truly memorable.

One of the best.

Loved this book in the series. JP is gracefully aging, and I loved the references to his Vietnam experience.

I always enjoy JP

If you could sum up Second Watch in three words, what would they be?

A good story

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

no I don't think it was meant to

What does J. R. Horne bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I couldn't do my knitting if I read the book listening gives me the ability to enjoy two things I love to do.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

neither

Any additional comments?

I liked the explanation for the story at the end of the book

J P early years

Love the double plot and the resolution of both, loved the nurse, and J P determination in rehab.

Great story

The story really resonated with me as I grew up in that same era, watching friends and fellow students go off to Vietnam and come back in caskets or so mentally wounded that most were negatively impacted for the rest of their lives. I have enjoyed watching Beau evolve and become such a caring person.

a unique idea

After writing 20 books about Beaumont what can an author do different? Jance certainly came up with a unique twist for the twenty first book. I found the weaving of fiction with non-fiction a distinctive idea. Beau is in the having both knees replaced and has had some hallucination with his pain medication that triggers him to ask to open a cold case, his first homicide. He is also hallucinating about his Lieutenant from his Army days in Viet Nam. What Jance does with these two plots is interesting and different from her usual stories. One is non-fiction the other is fiction, there is of course suspense, some action, and humor as she weaves her story. In this book she also brings in Bisbee, Arizona and Sherriff Joan Brady in a brief appearance. J.R. Home did a good job narrating the book. If you are a fan of Jance you will enjoy her new book.

The Best one since the first!!

This book and story was Amazing. Every aspect and detail was perfect. And it punches you right in the "Feels"!!
The development of Beau and his life becomes so pulled together, full circle in this book mixed with the Lenny D, and The girl in the barrel, all the side characters. Just Soooooo well down!! Thank you. I'm almost scared to move on to book 22.

A tightly woven, well- told tale

Alone in a hospital room and hopped up on pain meds, an older J.P. Beaumont has nothing to do but think- about past cases of course. However, this book is not merely about solving a homicide case, the story takes you into J.P's personal life for a paralell secondary plot involving his time from Vietnam and some "coulda, woulda, shoulda's," making for an interesting read.
One of my favorite things about this author is that, unlike several murder- mystery authors, her books sound as good as they read. Some authors (*cough* James Patterson) write novels that are good when read to oneself but terrible when read aloud. The dialogue is contrived and sounds silly when read by an actor. This is not the case with J.A. Jance. Her novels are pleasurable to the eye AND ear.
J.R. Horne is the perfect voice for the protagonist in this book, and the twists and turns kept me sitting in my car in my garage actively listening to hear what was going to happen next. Some of the audio towards the end was a little muddled- it sounded as if they re-recorded a few parts and the audio is different for random phrases, but I did like the 20 minute author's note at the end of the book, detailing the history behind the characters inspired by real-life events and people.
A great listen!!!