Deadly Stakes

De: J.A. Jance

Narrado por: Karen Ziemba

In this “heart-stopping” (Publishers Weekly) page-turner from New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance, Ali Reynolds finds herself working against the police to clear two innocent names.

Former reporter Ali Reynolds finds herself working against the police to add up the clues that connect one frightened teenager, two dead bodies, and $300,000...with the body count rising.

Hired to investigate the grisly murder of a gold-digging divor­cée on behalf of the woman accused of the crime, Ali Reynolds is immediately drawn to the case of the secretive teenager who found the body. A. J. Sanders was in the Camp Verde desert to retrieve a mystery box buried by his absent father—a box that turns out to be filled with hundreds of thousands of dol­lars’ worth of poker chips. When a second body is found in the desert, it seems the three cases are more closely related than anyone could have imagined. Though Ali’s friends in the police department grow increasingly irritated by her involvement, Ali must stop a ruthless killer from claiming another victim...before she is lost in this game of deadly stakes.

The "Stakes" were cooked to perfection

What made the experience of listening to Deadly Stakes the most enjoyable?

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.

The ending

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

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.

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.

One of her best!

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

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.

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

J.A. Jance and Ali Reynolds are back!

Would you consider the audio edition of Deadly Stakes to be better than the print version?

Yep.

What did you like best about this story?

J.A. Jance finally stated to develop the characters more. It didn't drag along like her last Ali Reynolds book. It had action, character development and it was exciting to listen to.

Which character – as performed by Karen Ziemba – was your favorite?

Her mom.

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

I wouldn't call it extreme, although I was extremely happy that I didn't have to ask for my credit back like I did the last A.R. book. It was just a good listen.

Any additional comments?

If you hated the last A.R. book, fear not, this one will not disappoint.

Not bad for a girl

Liked the plot and the characters. Very enjoyable book I will read more books in the series

Another excellent Jance thriller

Loved the way the threads came together in this one. Very well crafted although I would have liked a bit more of the ending and wrap up.