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Southern Fraud Thriller #4
Moral Hazard
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Seven years ago, Julia Jackson made a desperate decision. Now it's coming back to haunt her....
Now that Julia Jackson has completed her quest to identify and bring charges against her sister’s rapist, everything finally seems to be going her way. All she has to do is await his trial and sentencing, and she has a new fraud case and a burgeoning relationship with Mark Vincent to occupy her time.
As usual, her simple fraud case turns out to be much more complicated—and dangerous—than anyone anticipated. That’s nothing she hasn’t dealt with before. But when an anomaly is discovered in the DNA evidence needed to convict the rapist, Julia’s past mistakes may come to light, and she is thrown into a moral dilemma that will define who she is as an investigator and as a person. (Approximately 88,000 words)
The six-book Southern Fraud Thriller series blends gripping suspense with a hint of Southern charm and a slow-burn romance.
Seven years ago, Julia Jackson made a desperate decision. Now it's coming back to haunt her....
Now that Julia Jackson has completed her quest to identify and bring charges against her sister’s rapist, everything finally seems to be going her way. All she has to do is await his trial and sentencing, and she has a new fraud case and a burgeoning relationship with Mark Vincent to occupy her time.
As usual, her simple fraud case turns out to be much more complicated—and dangerous—than anyone anticipated. That’s nothing she hasn’t dealt with before. But when an anomaly is discovered in the DNA evidence needed to convict the rapist, Julia’s past mistakes may come to light, and she is thrown into a moral dilemma that will define who she is as an investigator and as a person. (Approximately 88,000 words)
The six-book Southern Fraud Thriller series blends gripping suspense with a hint of Southern charm and a slow-burn romance.
- GenresMystery
302 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 16, 2014
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November 10, 2020
Insurance investigator Julia Jackson and her partner, Mark Vincent, are assigned to investigate the case of Randy Blissett, a man who has been receiving workers' compensation checks for seven YEARS. Previous investigators have suspected Blissett of insurance fraud, but no one has been able to prove it.
Privately, Julia suspects that she and Vincent are being set up to fail by their boss, Ted. Neither one of them knows that they are being watched by an individual who has an agenda of his own ...
Privately, Julia suspects that she and Vincent are being set up to fail by their boss, Ted. Neither one of them knows that they are being watched by an individual who has an agenda of his own ...
July 7, 2019
[Note: I strongly advise reading this series in order since there's a very important overarching plot that continues through the series. You don't know that up front, but it becomes apparent later. There are good, brief recaps of past events, but I still recommend reading the series in order.]
[As of this review, Kindle Unlimited had the series available to read for free.]
A very enjoyable read. Chickens come home to roost, and things will never be the same.
[As of this review, Kindle Unlimited had the series available to read for free.]
A very enjoyable read. Chickens come home to roost, and things will never be the same.
July 10, 2017
J.W. Becton
I really enjoy this series. This book like the others are fast paced thrillers that has the reader wanting more with every page turned. I can't wait to see what adventure awaits in book 5.
I really enjoy this series. This book like the others are fast paced thrillers that has the reader wanting more with every page turned. I can't wait to see what adventure awaits in book 5.
November 21, 2021
Moral Hazard
What a great intense read. Jules life becomes pure turmoil in this book. I love this reading this series and author.
What a great intense read. Jules life becomes pure turmoil in this book. I love this reading this series and author.
July 17, 2022
I'm really happy to have found this series and am enjoying it!
May 28, 2014
I was stoked to see another installment in J.W. Becton’s Southern Fraud Thriller series! Moral Hazard is the fourth book in the series about an insurance fraud detective, Julia Jackson, who, while working on her fraud cases, is also investigating another case on the side. She is trying to find her sister’s rapist. That investigation has been an ongoing storyline that runs throughout the books, while each book has it's own complete mystery to solve. I’m a big Julia and Vincent (Julia’s partner) fan and couldn’t wait to see what kind of trouble they would get into this time!
After all the work Julia has put into finding her sister’s rapist, the words, “We’ve got a problem” are not what you want to hear. Now the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the case. It appears the evidence may have been tampered with and the case may be thrown out. Not only that, but Julia’s job is on the line for her involvement in the rape investigation.
Julia does a lot of reflecting in this story. Her life is falling apart fast, and she could lose everything she worked so hard for. She feels alone. She has Vincent, but their relationship seems to have taken a step back. Plus, he is busy with his own troubles that involve his son Jason.
In the meantime, Vincent and Julia are investigating another insurance fraud case. It appears Randy Blissett has been faking a back injury for seven years, and no one has been able to prove it. This case certainly has them puzzled.
I was thrilled to find one of my favorite characters from Death Benefits in this story, Mrs. Twilley! She is still a spitfire of a woman! She and her friend, Sydney, are hilarious as they try to help solve the case! Unfortunately, they do more harm than good, but I adored how they both were supportive and comforting to Julia. I love Mrs. Twilley and Sydney!
Ooh...creepy guy! Who is “The Watcher” that is lurking about? I always enjoy the chapters from the bad guys point of view. You never know who it is until the end!
I really enjoyed Moral Hazard! After a slow start, I was quickly sucked in! I was so tense in the end, wondering how Julia was going to get out of the mess she was in! I liked the combination of tension and humor, with a little gore thrown in! Oh, and let’s not forget about Vincent! Love Vincent!
After all the work Julia has put into finding her sister’s rapist, the words, “We’ve got a problem” are not what you want to hear. Now the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the case. It appears the evidence may have been tampered with and the case may be thrown out. Not only that, but Julia’s job is on the line for her involvement in the rape investigation.
Julia does a lot of reflecting in this story. Her life is falling apart fast, and she could lose everything she worked so hard for. She feels alone. She has Vincent, but their relationship seems to have taken a step back. Plus, he is busy with his own troubles that involve his son Jason.
In the meantime, Vincent and Julia are investigating another insurance fraud case. It appears Randy Blissett has been faking a back injury for seven years, and no one has been able to prove it. This case certainly has them puzzled.
I was thrilled to find one of my favorite characters from Death Benefits in this story, Mrs. Twilley! She is still a spitfire of a woman! She and her friend, Sydney, are hilarious as they try to help solve the case! Unfortunately, they do more harm than good, but I adored how they both were supportive and comforting to Julia. I love Mrs. Twilley and Sydney!
Ooh...creepy guy! Who is “The Watcher” that is lurking about? I always enjoy the chapters from the bad guys point of view. You never know who it is until the end!
I really enjoyed Moral Hazard! After a slow start, I was quickly sucked in! I was so tense in the end, wondering how Julia was going to get out of the mess she was in! I liked the combination of tension and humor, with a little gore thrown in! Oh, and let’s not forget about Vincent! Love Vincent!
April 10, 2014
I was really really excited for this book to come out. I know the author had some issues with her publisher and it got pushed back and whatnot. Maybe I was too excited b/c it just didn't live up to it. Don't get me wrong, it was good, but I thought there was room for improvement. I felt like the story/plot dragged in a couple of places. I still don't quite get why/who the watcher is and why he's after Julia. I felt like the relationship between her and Vince didn't progress very much. I hope the next book picks back up and it's better than this one! Still looking forward to the rest of the serious!
April 24, 2016
Another great book from Becton, this one keeps you guessing until the end as to what is really going on in two different plot lines.
Becton does a remarkably good job of keeping up the energy and engaging the reader with the plot, even as she ever so gently puts to rest the background situation that has defined Special Agent Jackson's motivations in the first 3 books. I amalso very happy with the fact that there is a little romance in the book that never sinks into being seedy or gratuitous.
Well-written, a quick read - I can't wait for the next one!!!
I did receive a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Becton does a remarkably good job of keeping up the energy and engaging the reader with the plot, even as she ever so gently puts to rest the background situation that has defined Special Agent Jackson's motivations in the first 3 books. I amalso very happy with the fact that there is a little romance in the book that never sinks into being seedy or gratuitous.
Well-written, a quick read - I can't wait for the next one!!!
I did receive a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
March 25, 2014
More intense but even better than the earlier ones. Julie Jackson has to face some of the decisions she made while trying to keep her sister's rape case alive. Now the rapist she caught could go free. While she is facing issues related to this problem on one hand, someone is trying to discredit her and her partner in their role as insurance fraud investigators as they look into a case that has been a problem for almost 5 years.
April 7, 2014
Wow. Just wow. Once again Jennifer has delivered a real treat. This is definitely the most dark of her novels, but it was an amazing read. I am very curious how this will play out so I will be getting Book 5 as soon as it's out. I loved this book, and want to say so much more but I do my best to not put SPOILERS in my reviews, so I shall refrain.
Side Note: Although I suppose you could read these out of order, I highly recommend NOT doing so.
Side Note: Although I suppose you could read these out of order, I highly recommend NOT doing so.
April 28, 2014
I enjoyed this book, I like how the rape storyline was resolved and the way Slidell will be prosecuted. It was frustrating though that we don't know the identity of the watcher. My guess is that it is Ted based on the info we have. Now to wait a year to find out!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 4, 2014
Keeps getting better.
I love this series! I swear it gets better with each book. I can't wait for the next one and hopefully the wait won't be long.
I love this series! I swear it gets better with each book. I can't wait for the next one and hopefully the wait won't be long.
June 19, 2015
Fantastic!
I need more Jackson!!!! PI Jackson! Fast read and funny. Couldn't wait to read this series once I'd started and it didn't disappoint!
I need more Jackson!!!! PI Jackson! Fast read and funny. Couldn't wait to read this series once I'd started and it didn't disappoint!
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