About the book
A cop lies dying beneath the blistering Arizona sun—a local lawman who may well have become the next sheriff of Cochise County. The police brass claim that Andy Brady was dirty, and that his shooting was a suicide attempt. Joanna Brady, his devoted wife and mother of their nine-year-old daughter, knows a cover-up when she hears one . . . and murder when she sees it. But her determined efforts to hunt down an assassin and clear her husband's name are placing Joanna and her surviving family in harm's way—because in the desert, the one thing more lethal than a rattler's bite . . . is the truth.
Editions of Desert Heat
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780061774591
- EBook
- ISBN 9780061743207
Read an Excerpt
A cop lies dying beneath the blistering Arizona sun—a local lawman who may well have become the next sheriff of Cochise County. The police brass claim that Andy Brady was dirty, and that his shooting was a suicide attempt. Joanna Brady, his devoted wife and mother of their nine-year-old daughter, knows a cover-up when she hears one . . . and murder when she sees it. But her determined efforts to hunt down an assassin and clear her husband's name are placing Joanna and her surviving family in harm's way—because in the desert, the one thing more lethal than a rattler's bite . . . is the truth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Heat about?
A cop lies dying beneath the blistering Arizona sun—a local lawman who may well have become the next sheriff of Cochise County. The police brass claim that Andy Brady was dirty, and that his shooting was a suicide attempt. Joanna Brady, his devoted wife and mother of their nine-year-old daughter, knows a cover-up when she hears one . . . and murder when she sees it. But her determined efforts to hunt down an assassin and clear her husband's name are placing Joanna and her surviving family in harm's way—because in the desert, the one thing more lethal than a rattler's bite . . . is the truth.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Desert Heat?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction
Where can I read a sample of Desert Heat?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780061774591
Is Desert Heat part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Joanna Brady Mysteries
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Desert Heat?
J. A. Jance
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Desert Heat is available as paperback(ISBN 9780061774591) and ebook(ISBN 9780061743207)
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