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Jade Harrington #3
The Divide
Divided we fall . . .
Acting FBI Special Agent in Charge Jade Harrington and her team have their hands full with a new case. Someone is murdering people who appear to have little in common—aside from the fact that they’re prominent one-percenters.
President Whitney Fairchild’s first year in office isn’t going as planned. No president since Abraham Lincoln has been under so much pressure to keep a divided nation together, and on top of that, her long-kept secret might finally be exposed.
For both Jade and Whitney, it’s hard to know whom to trust. Family members, friends, coworkers, and allies—not all of them are what they seem.
Who is for them, and who is against them?
Acting FBI Special Agent in Charge Jade Harrington and her team have their hands full with a new case. Someone is murdering people who appear to have little in common—aside from the fact that they’re prominent one-percenters.
President Whitney Fairchild’s first year in office isn’t going as planned. No president since Abraham Lincoln has been under so much pressure to keep a divided nation together, and on top of that, her long-kept secret might finally be exposed.
For both Jade and Whitney, it’s hard to know whom to trust. Family members, friends, coworkers, and allies—not all of them are what they seem.
Who is for them, and who is against them?
432 pages, Paperback
Published May 9, 2019
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About the author
J.L. Brown
5 books304 followersJulie L. Brown is the author of the historical fiction, Bend, Don't Break (finalist for the Wishing Shelf Independent Book Award), the alternative-history novel, No One Will Save Us (winner of the Independent Press Award for African American fiction, winner of the Reader Views Literary Award for Global-Africa fiction, winner of the CIBA Humor & Satire Award, finalist for the Reader Views Literary Award for historical fiction and CIBA Chaucer Award), and the creator, under the pen name J. L. Brown, of the Jade Harrington series, political thrillers which include the novels, Don’t Speak, Rule of Law, and The Divide, and the short story, Few Are Chosen. Her books have been praised by Kirkus Reviews, the Midwest Book Review, and the Seattle Book Review.
She is a member of Black Women Write Seattle, the Historical Novel Society, Mystery Writers of America, Crime Writers of Color, Sisters in Crime, Pacific Northwest Writers Association, Wishing Shelf and the Alliance for Independent Authors.
Julie earned an MFA in Creative Writing from the Stonecoast program at the University of Southern Maine. She resides with her family in the Pacific Northwest, where she is working on her next novel.
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She is a member of Black Women Write Seattle, the Historical Novel Society, Mystery Writers of America, Crime Writers of Color, Sisters in Crime, Pacific Northwest Writers Association, Wishing Shelf and the Alliance for Independent Authors.
Julie earned an MFA in Creative Writing from the Stonecoast program at the University of Southern Maine. She resides with her family in the Pacific Northwest, where she is working on her next novel.
You can find her on:
Website: www.julielbrown.com
Instagram: @julielbrownwrites
Sign up for my newsletter, here: https://bit.ly/JLBNews
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July 26, 2019
Good third book. Kept my interest. Could’ve done without all the same sex relationships just not my thing. Has lots of twists and turns and I’m probably more confused about everything so I definitely need a Book 4
May 18, 2019
I am not "into" American politics - especially with You Know Who currently at the White House - but this well-written and engaging book drew me in and I enjoyed it very much.
I like the protagonist, Jade, very much and I also liked Madam President as well. Not so much, Sasha, but I am greatly looking forward to the next in the series.
I read the first two but am strapped for time - I will say that they drew me in too and I was captivated by the whole series.
I like the protagonist, Jade, very much and I also liked Madam President as well. Not so much, Sasha, but I am greatly looking forward to the next in the series.
I read the first two but am strapped for time - I will say that they drew me in too and I was captivated by the whole series.
June 12, 2019
Goodreads Kindle Copy Win
There is a spree of murders who only thing in common are that they are one-percenters. Acting FBI Special Agent in Charge Jade Harrington and her team are thrown into the scene to investigate. No one can be trusted from family members to friends as they might not be what they appear.
First year President is holding a secret and things are not going smoothly as her nation is divided. Her secret is set to be exposed by .
Lots of unanswered questions still remain at the end of the book as you are kept on your toes.
There is a spree of murders who only thing in common are that they are one-percenters. Acting FBI Special Agent in Charge Jade Harrington and her team are thrown into the scene to investigate. No one can be trusted from family members to friends as they might not be what they appear.
First year President is holding a secret and things are not going smoothly as her nation is divided. Her secret is set to be exposed by .
Lots of unanswered questions still remain at the end of the book as you are kept on your toes.
July 11, 2019
I received this e-book in a Goodreads giveaway. Overall I found it to be a good book, it was well I written. This was the 3rd book in the series and I hadn't read any of the other books, so I wasn't really invested in any of the recurring characters in the book. Having said that I will try another one of this authors books.
May 30, 2019
Who Knew
A great read! I figured out most things along the way,but never once did I think it would end like it did....! Good job !! I’m thinking there will be another book about Whitney & family- not to mention Mica..! 😳😲
A great read! I figured out most things along the way,but never once did I think it would end like it did....! Good job !! I’m thinking there will be another book about Whitney & family- not to mention Mica..! 😳😲
June 12, 2019
Awesome!
Love the series. Exciting. Great intricate plot. I enjoy the unraveling of mysterious murders entwined in politics similar to today. Can't wait for the next book! Love the characters and Jade most of all.
Love the series. Exciting. Great intricate plot. I enjoy the unraveling of mysterious murders entwined in politics similar to today. Can't wait for the next book! Love the characters and Jade most of all.
July 4, 2019
Great Series
Just finished third book in the Jade Harrington series. Multiple unanswered questions and surprises. Hope all will be answered in the fourth book. I love it we I can't figure out "who done it"
Just finished third book in the Jade Harrington series. Multiple unanswered questions and surprises. Hope all will be answered in the fourth book. I love it we I can't figure out "who done it"
October 28, 2019
This is my 1st book by this author. I believe it was well researched and well written. It moves along nicely, tense and interesting. You really feel for each of the characters. I'm not big on politics, but still found this to be an enjoyable read. There are enough twists to keep your interest.
November 21, 2019
Great read
This was an excellent book that really kept you interested enough to power through it.lots of twists and turns. Enjoyed reading the book and look forward to more books by j l Brown
This was an excellent book that really kept you interested enough to power through it.lots of twists and turns. Enjoyed reading the book and look forward to more books by j l Brown
May 25, 2020
Adequate but not wonderful
The best part of the book was the last 2 pages!
The book was all over the place and hard to follow. I don’t mind several concurrent stories, but these were everywhere!
The best part of the book was the last 2 pages!
The book was all over the place and hard to follow. I don’t mind several concurrent stories, but these were everywhere!
July 10, 2019
A fan of the Jade Harrington series, this was another great book. Full of politics which made things harder for the FBI to track down those involved. Won this in a Goodreads Giveawy
August 26, 2019
Exceptional read. A page turner for sure. I love that I learn a little more about politics every time I read one of your books. Bravo! Come on book #4
November 2, 2019
Great Series
I've really enjoyed this series. Experiencing the twists, turns, and revelations was exhilarating. I hope there's more to come. This just didn't seem like the end.
I've really enjoyed this series. Experiencing the twists, turns, and revelations was exhilarating. I hope there's more to come. This just didn't seem like the end.
November 11, 2019
The divide
The writing is of this really got in to the characters and the plots of how far they will go for there beliefs
The writing is of this really got in to the characters and the plots of how far they will go for there beliefs
November 17, 2019
Twists and turns
Believable characters & different storylines intertwine to keep the reader interested. Strong female characters in different roles overcome many difficulties.
Believable characters & different storylines intertwine to keep the reader interested. Strong female characters in different roles overcome many difficulties.
January 10, 2020
J.L. Brown's "The Divide" keeps the reader guessing, providing fuel for another burning story. Ir's a Jade Harrington novel.
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May 21, 2023
OMG! The Ending!!
When is book 4 coming out?!?!?! The ending was such a cliff hanger. I have to know what happens next.
When is book 4 coming out?!?!?! The ending was such a cliff hanger. I have to know what happens next.
February 12, 2025
another great jade harrington novel
I have really loved reading all 3 jade harrington novels. They are fast paced and really keep you guessing. I hope there will be more.
I have really loved reading all 3 jade harrington novels. They are fast paced and really keep you guessing. I hope there will be more.
April 2, 2022
A riveting page-turner. Second time I’ve read the series and I discovered additional details this time around. Book #3, a triumph. Appreciated additional depth of character for Jade.
May 23, 2019
This is the 3rd book in this series and my favorite so far. It has a strong black female FBI agent who is in charge of solving the newest serial killer's murders. It has a lot of politics involved, but the author writes it in a way that it is not only informative but entertaining. She doesn't try to push political views down reader's throats. It is very well written. I do suggest you read the first two books, so you can get familiar with the characters.
December 5, 2020
The plot has lost steam. It has started moving like a wayward soap. Incidents, characters, personas - nothing adds up. The writer seems confused and undecided. This is the third one in Jade Harrington series and most disappointing.
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