About the Author

J. A. Jance is the New York Times bestselling author of the J. P. Beaumont series, the Joanna Brady series, the Ali Reynolds series, six thrillers about the Walker Family, and one volume of poetry. Born in South Dakota and brought up in Bisbee, Arizona, she lives with her husband in Seattle, Washington.

Praise For…

“Riveting suspense...Each of Mrs. Jance’s characters is complete and realistic, even the ones who make your skin crawl.” — Mostly Murder

“A gripping thriller.” — Seattle Post-Intelligencer

“Jance has a sure hand...Engrossing.” — Publishers Weekly

“A graphic, horrifying journey into terror and torture.” — St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“Jance triumphs.” — Bellingham Herald

“Searing psychological suspense.” — Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

“Reminiscent of Tony Hillerman’s mysteries, Kiss of the Bees’ strongest point is deftly defined characters.” — San Francisco Examiner

“Intriguing...Jance’s novel delivers suspense through richly textured layers of flasbacks and gritty characterization.” — Publishers Weekly