Jane Doe

by R.J. Kaiser

Abby Hooper, the new police chief of Riverton, knew going in that a lot of people in Riverton weren't thrilled that she'd been named the chief of police. And when the body of an unknown woman washes up on the bank of the river, she knows that things are only going to get worse. Because her prime suspect is Frank Keegan, the man she beat out for the job.

The body of the unidentified young woman is found in the river near his dock. The physical evidence points to his involvement in her death. And Frank can't remember a thing about that night--the night Jane Doe was killed. He says he can't remember anything that happened the night the girl was killed. But it's starting to look like he's trying to protect someone--someone who could be his alibi for murder.

When the former chief of police is found dead from an apparent suicide, it seems he, too, is somehow linked to the mysterious girl's death. Who is Jane Doe? How did she die? And who murdered her? Risking her job, Abby puts her faith in Frank, her prime suspect, to help her answer these questions, questions some powerful people in the sleepy town of Riverton don't want answered.

Genres: Crime, Fiction, Mystery

442 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published April 23, 1999

About the author

The marriage writing-team formed by Ronn Kaiser and Janice Kaiser have been writing full-time for 18 years as R.J. Kaiser, sharing their personal and professional lives. They wrote more than a dozen mystery-thriller and general-interest-fiction titles. Most of their books have been critically acclaimed and published around the globe. His relationship mysteries are somewhat unique in the field and have won a wide following among both female and male readers.

Reviews

[Marsha Raasch · Rating 3 out of 5]

pretty decent mystery/thriller.

[Ukah Grace]

So I got this book to read the (hardcopy) but some few last pages were ripped off coz it's kinda rough. But I was so in love with it that I had to search for it online. This book is lovely, it has lots of twists that I never in my life imagined.
It made me feel all the feelings.
Kaiser u did a nice jib on this book. I love it
There's a lot I want to say but it will be spoilers and I don't appreciate that for anyone
Anyways Kaiser u smashed this book; your imagination and thinking is wonderful put together.

[Teresa McFadyen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book although I felt it was a bit of a slow start to draw me in. Once I got invested in this "whodunit" I looked forward to having time for reading. There are a few twists and turns along this read. I enjoy the ending and would consider other books by these team :)

[Vicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast paced and well written.

[Udeh Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the story line. Still one of my best

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[Jennifer S · Rating 3 out of 5]

It started out really interesting, but took forever to get the identity of the victim and then the killer.

[Mark Schomburg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fairly chilling book in a way only California could produce, soaking in its own perversity.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thought this was a very good storyline. The "whodunnit" part kept you guessing till the end. I liked the characters and the peculiar triangle relationship between Abby Hooper, the Chief, her mother and leading man all were characters with depth. 'Jane Doe' was an easy and very enjoyable read.

[Tomi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked it - but...the relationship between the two main characters didn't seem realistic (and do people really immediately jump in bed with everyone they meet?) and the ending wasn't satisfactory - too many loose ends. I would have only given it 2.5 stars if possible.

[Mom_in_a · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love that the book shows that the characters are not perfect. The female character is strong and doesn't let anything phase her.