Author: J.A. Jance
Published: April 2nd 2019 by Gallery Books
Format: Hardcover, 352 pages
Source: My thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for an opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.
Genre: Suspense
Series: Ali Reynold's #14
“The A List” weaves around the stories that you already know from the Ali Reynolds’ series, and though the cover art does not match the plot, I would have to say that this is one of the better books in the series.
The “A” in the title stands for annihilation and that is exactly what Edward Gilchrist has planned for those responsible for his current predicament. When DNA testing came out, fertility specialist Dr. Edward Gilchrist knew that his empire could come crumbling down. Back in the day, when finances were tight, he decided to use some of his own material to help those that wanted a child - not realizing that a form of kidney disease would be passed along and with it. Edward Gilchrist was quickly found when Alexandra Munsey started her search for a kidney donor for her son Evan, and through the Progeny Project, led to a quick demise of a man that thought he, with his mother’s money, was untouchable.
Now facing a prison sentence for fraud and malpractice, Gilchrist tattoos the initials of those that he wants to annihilate. With the help of a fellow convict, Edward’s mother, and a nail technician, the three plot against those responsible. It is not until Frigg, the AI that readers know from the previous two books, starts putting things together does the team from High Noon realize that one of their own is in danger. Ali Reynolds is the reporter that put the original story on the air and if it was not for her getting this ball rolling, Edward Gilchrist would not be sitting behind bars.
Since this story revolves around previous storylines, there is a time shift and the reader is constantly fluctuating between then and now scenarios. Much to Stu’s chagrin, he too must play a give and take with Frigg, and her sidekick Fido, and their continuing ability to get into things that could get High Noon raided by the FBI.
I would recommend that this not be the first book in the series for new readers. There is too much going on in the background and a newcomer would feel that they are missing too much.
The “A” in the title stands for annihilation and that is exactly what Edward Gilchrist has planned for those responsible for his current predicament. When DNA testing came out, fertility specialist Dr. Edward Gilchrist knew that his empire could come crumbling down. Back in the day, when finances were tight, he decided to use some of his own material to help those that wanted a child - not realizing that a form of kidney disease would be passed along and with it. Edward Gilchrist was quickly found when Alexandra Munsey started her search for a kidney donor for her son Evan, and through the Progeny Project, led to a quick demise of a man that thought he, with his mother’s money, was untouchable.
Now facing a prison sentence for fraud and malpractice, Gilchrist tattoos the initials of those that he wants to annihilate. With the help of a fellow convict, Edward’s mother, and a nail technician, the three plot against those responsible. It is not until Frigg, the AI that readers know from the previous two books, starts putting things together does the team from High Noon realize that one of their own is in danger. Ali Reynolds is the reporter that put the original story on the air and if it was not for her getting this ball rolling, Edward Gilchrist would not be sitting behind bars.
Since this story revolves around previous storylines, there is a time shift and the reader is constantly fluctuating between then and now scenarios. Much to Stu’s chagrin, he too must play a give and take with Frigg, and her sidekick Fido, and their continuing ability to get into things that could get High Noon raided by the FBI.
I would recommend that this not be the first book in the series for new readers. There is too much going on in the background and a newcomer would feel that they are missing too much.
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