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Violence
Some
Murder investigation on the Arizona-Mexico border; smuggling-related violence; moderate thriller tension
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
No significant sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Minimal substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate psychological intensity; family secrets; historical crime uncovered
What this book is about
A young woman is found dead in the rugged terrain of Skeleton Canyon near the Arizona-Mexico border. Cochise County Sheriff Joanna Brady investigates and uncovers a story that stretches back decades, involving smuggling routes, family secrets, and violent retribution. Jance uses the Sonoran Desert landscape to powerful effect in the fifth Joanna Brady mystery.
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Murder
Border setting
Smuggling
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