"Murder, teenage bullying, sleazy adults, and good police work add up to another fine entry by Jance."
--The Oklahoman
Betrayal of Trust is the twentieth mystery by New York Times bestseller J.A. Jance to feature Seattle p.i. J. P. Beaumont--and it is another surefire winner from the author the Chattanooga Times calls, "One of the best--if not the best." When Beau discovers a snuff film recorded on a smart phone--a horrific crime that has a devastating effect on two troubled teens--his investigation unleashes a firestorm that blazes all the way up through the halls of Washington state government. Betrayal of Trust is certain to win this phenomenal crime fiction master ("In the elite company of Sue Grafton and Patricia Cornwell"--Flint Journal) a wealth of new fans while enthralling the army of devoted readers already addicted to the potent Jance magic.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seattle investigator J. P. Beaumontuncovers a dark and deadly conspiracy that reaches deep intothe halls of state government, in this latest thriller from New York Times bestsellingauthor J. A. Jance
At first glance, the video appears to be showing a childish game: a teenage girl with dark wavy hair smiles for the camera, a blue scarf tied around her neck. All of a sudden things turn murderous, and the girl ends up dead.
It's as bad as a snuff film can get, and what's worse, the clip has been discovered on a phone that belongs to the grandson of Washington State's governor. However, the boy, who has a troubled background, swears that he's never seen the victim before.
Fortunately, the governor is able to turn to an old friend, J. P. Beaumont, for help. The Seattle private investigator has witnessed many horrific acts over the years, but this one ranks near the top. Even more shocking is that the crime's multiple perpetrators could be minors.
Along with Mel Soames, his partner in life as well as on the job, Beaumont soon determines that what initially appears to be a childish prank gone wrong has much deeper implications. But Mel and Beau must follow this path of corruption to its very end, before more innocent young lives are lost.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Book Description hardcover. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 0061731153-11-27964263
Book Description Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. Seller Inventory # 0061731153-2-1
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-0061731153-new
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Hardcover, Condition: New, Unread, Clean & Tight, No marks or stamps, Never fully opened past copyright page, Dust Jacket Condition: As New, Only due to very light rubbing to top edges, otherwise New, no cuts, tears or stains, First Edition as stated, First Printing with Full # print line 11 12 13 14 15 OV/RRD 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 as printed on copyright page, Original $25.99 price Not clipped, #20 of 26 in the "J. P. Beaumont" Mystery Series: 1. Until Proven Guilty (1985) 2. Injustice for All (1986) 3. Trial by Fury (1986) 4. Taking the Fifth (1987) 5. Improbable Cause (1988) 6. A More Perfect Union (1988) 7. Dismissed with Prejudice (1989) 8. Minor in Possession (1990) 9. Payment in Kind (1991) 10. Without Due Process (1992) 11. Failure to Appear (1993) 12. Lying in Wait (1994) 13. Name Withheld (1996) 14. Breach of Duty (1999) 15. Birds Of Prey (2001) 16. Partner In Crime (2002) 17. Long Time Gone (2005) 18. Justice Denied (2007) 19. Fire and Ice (2009) 20. Betrayal of Trust (2011) 20.5. Ring In the Dead (2013) 21. Second Watch (2013) 21.5. Stand Down (2015) 22. Dance of the Bones (2015) 22.5. Still Dead (2017) 23. Proof of Life (2017) 24. Sins of the Fathers (2019) 25. Nothing to Lose (2022) 26. Den of Iniquity (2024). Seller Inventory # ABE-1700339460173
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0061731153
Book Description hardcover. Condition: New. Author Signed Hardcover Book. July 2011 NY: HarperCollins First edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket, signed by the author. This is a collectible book free from material defects. Jacket covering services are available for a small fee. signed by author(s). Seller Inventory # JANBETR01
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover0061731153
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 352 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.13 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 0061731153
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0061731153
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard0061731153