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Deadly Stakes

Ali Reynolds, Book 8

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Deadly Stakes

By: J. A. Jance
Narrated by: Karen Ziemba
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A thrilling mystery from New York Times best-selling author J.A. Jance starring Ali Reynolds, who finds herself working against the police to clear two innocent names...with deadly stakes.

In Deadly Stakes, police-academy-trained former reporter Ali Reynolds is contacted to investigate the grisly murder of a gold-digging divorcee on behalf of a woman accused of the crime. Lynn Martinson is dating the dead woman's ex-husband, and she and her boyfriend, Chip Ralston, have been charged.

Ali is simultaneously drawn to the case of A. J. Sanders, a frightened teen with secrets of his own. He's the first to find the body in the Camp Verde desert when he goes to retrieve a mysterious buried box hidden by his absent father - a box that turns out to be filled with hundreds of thousands of dollars in poker chips.

When the body of an ex-con is discovered near the first crime scene, Ali struggles to determine if A.J. and Lynn's cases are related. Though her friends in the police department grow increasingly irritated by her involvement with the cases, Ali must stop a deadly killer from claiming another victim - before she herself is lost in this game of deadly stakes.

©2013 Simon & Schuster; 2013 J.A. Jance
Detective Fiction Mystery Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Suspense Exciting
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The "Stakes" were cooked to perfection

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I thought the story was well crafted, the action just right, the descriptions visual, and the characters alive. The production and narration were excellent.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Deadly Stakes?

When the kid discovers the lady out in the middle of nowhere. The author effectively painted the picture in vivid detail and communicated the angst of the discovery.

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The ending

It was a secret until the very end. Great performance and story. More Ali Reynold stories please.

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Love J.A. Jance

I can get enough of anything J.A. Jance! I love Ali Reynolds! I can't stop once I get started! I cannot figure out the murderer and am surprised at the end.

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Not quite up to standard

A little disappointed in this book. Usually can't wait for the next Ali book,but this one was a little off her usual standards.

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One of her best!

How much further to edge can J A Jance push it?!?! Amazing story with an amazing end!

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Great suspense

Fan of the series since book one. This was second read (in prep for listening to the newest) and I still held my breath at the end.

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New Favorite Series

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Enjoyed the book. Felt like I was there. Great narrator.

What does Karen Ziemba bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

action, good voice command

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Near the end

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What a ride!

Interesting and great story telling. I like the character Ali Reynolds very much so enjoyed getting to hear more about her adventures.

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Starts off slow, but ends with a bang!

What did you love best about Deadly Stakes?

The twists kept me guessing!!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ali of course, with all her resources.

What about Karen Ziemba’s performance did you like?

She did an excellent job.

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Ali does it again

Once again a story with very believable characters. I follow Allie Reynolds, JP Beaumont, and anything else J A Jance writes.

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