“Trial by Fire”  by J.A. Jance

 

2011 Book Review #40

Booklist Review

Former L.A. anchorwoman, Ali Reynolds, now living in Sedona, Arizona, is asked by the county sheriff to fill in for his media-relations officer. Soon she becomes involved in the case of a woman who was badly injured in an arson fire and has no memory of the event or even her name.

The feds take over the investigation from the county, but Ali is asked to help out by the victim's hospital-appointed advocate, Sister Anselm. When the sister disappears, a worried Ali goes to find her and discovers she has been kidnapped.

Fast pacing, surprising plot twists, and a strong, principled heroine make for a satisfying read.

My Thoughts:  J.A. Jance is another of my favorite authors and she has not let me down this time either.  This is an excellent mystery!  You won't want to put it down!