Jones, Gerri Hill
Jones, Gerri Hill
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Jones

Author: Gerri Hill

Narrator: Abby Craden

Unabridged: 6 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 09/17/2024


Synopsis

When six childhood friends get together for their annual girl's weekend at the beach in Port Aransas, none could have believed it would be for the very last time. Nina Evans had been saddled with organizing the weekend each year, pulling five of her oldest friends together for a few nights of fun and reminiscing, the one time a year they saw each other. Each year was much the same—laughter, dancing, and lots of drinking. This time was no different. That is, until Jones walked out of the dance club with a stranger.

Detective Quinn Stewart spends her days on Beach Patrol, living simply on the island after getting burned out on crime and booze while working in Corpus Christi. The pace was slower, murder was rare, and she lived stress-free. That changed on a Friday night in late May.

When the women leave and head back to their homes and families, Nina is left to deal with Jones's death alone. She finds herself drawn to the detective as details emerge on the double life Jones led, making Nina realize, despite a lifelong friendship, she never really knew Jones. As the case unravels, Nina finds herself embroiled in the middle of it. The one constant—Quinn Stewart's unwavering commitment to finding the truth . . . and keeping her safe.

About Gerri Hill

Gerri Hill is the author of many books, including the GCLS Goldie Award winners The Midnight Moon, Devil's Rock, Hell's Highway, Snow Falls, and Partners, as well as the Lambda Award finalist At Seventeen. Gerri lives in south-central Texas, only a few hours from the Gulf Coast, a place that has inspired many of her books. She and her partner, Diane, share their life with two Australian Shepherds-Casey and Cooper-and a couple of furry felines.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Pamela on July 27, 2022

Growing up in the 1970s and 80s, the two Jones siblings are incredibly close. Abi is vibrant, smart and beautiful; her awkward younger brother adores her. Their father, Pal, is often drunk and full of grandiose plans, uprooting his family on a whim from Montreal to various far-flung US cities. Their......more

Goodreads review by Brian on November 03, 2022

A gripping, powerfully written exposé in fiction of family trauma, as relentlessly funny as it is sad. We've all heard the term tragi-comedy; but could this be called a comi-tragedy? Two bookish, punning, wise as well as wise-cracking siblings do their best to escape from a hellish Jonestown unleash......more

Goodreads review by Nikki on August 12, 2024

The Joneses: Abi, a beautiful and energetic girl, and Eli, a talented but socially awkward younger brother who adores his elder sister more than anything else. An emotionally taxing journey through familial trauma and finding one's way in the world is the subject of this riveting book. Two siblings......more

Goodreads review by Orlando on September 06, 2023

beautiful, extremely heart-breaking......more