Clawback

Clawback by J. A Jance is a 2016 Touchstone publication.

This eleventh installment in the Ali Reynolds series charged from the gate with a harrowing situation involving Ali’s father, Bob, who discovers a double homicide and is arrested for the crime. But, what is really bothering Bob isn’t his trouble with law enforcement, it’s the Ponzi scheme that has cost him and his wife their life savings that has him feeling heartsick.

Can Ali track down the real killers and recover some of her parent’s money in the process?

Because I’ve come to know these characters I really felt sorry for Ali’s parents, Bob in particular, who really came down on himself pretty hard. I could feel his age creeping up on him as he carried a tremendous show more weight on his shoulders. Ponzi schemes are such a personal affront, and is one of the worst kind of selfish crimes, which hurts everyone, but really hits the elderly hardest, since they are often forced back into the work force at a time when they should be enjoying retirement without financial worries.

But, Edie is still a hoot, though, and supports Bob from start to finish only complaining when he drove her car.

The mystery is not all that much of a mystery, since it is obvious who the killer is, but it is the suspense comes from Ali’s search for the truth and her hope of recovering her parent’s hard earned money, thus putting herself and perhaps others in danger. I enjoyed the complexities and details in this story, especially the technical parts, which gave my brain a little something to chew on, but there is no shortage of action.

This story gave all the characters a chance to shine, although B. seemed a little left out of the loop in this one and he and Ali didn’t have their usual chemistry.

Still, this a fast paced addition to this beloved series, and drew me in a little closer to the characters and gave me a new insight into Bob and Edie’s life, and a chance to get better acquainted with some of the other characters, especially Cami, who steals the show a little bit. Overall, I highly recommend this one to fans of the series. I don’t think you will be disappointed.
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Really a 3.5, but I liked this one a bit better than the recent ones because it started with financial scandal: Ali's parents being swindled out of their life savings as part of a Ponzi scheme. In trying to confront the local front man, Ali's father Bob is arrested for his murder. Ali, B., Stuart and Cami Lee from High Noon Enterprises quickly jump in to defend Bob from the local sheriff and to try to find the missing money and criminal mastermind. Cami Lee plays an important role in this 11th installment of the Ali Reynolds series.

Ali Reynolds returns, this time in an investigation involving her parents and an investment scheme that has defrauded them out of their hard-earned retirement money. An admitted confrontation leads to her father becoming the prime suspect in the murder of their financial advisor and leaves Ali and B working to clear his name as they seek justice for all the victims of the investment scheme.

But Ali has yet to discover that one of them is a killer . . . .

With the fast-paced action and a plot as timely as today’s headlines, readers will find much to appreciate in this tale. Well-drawn characters and inventive twists that ramp up the action will keep readers on the edge of their chairs until the final page.

Highly recommended.

Quick, interesting Ali Reynolds story. which starts with her father discovering two murders. Covered with blood while trying to help the victims, Bob is considered the prime suspect by the local police. Ali, B and company get involved to find the real killers and to find the millions missing in a Ponzi scheme that takes her mom and dad's savings. An excellent new character in Cami a recent hire for their company.

Clawback is an interesting book about a ponzi scam or pyramid schemes. Makes the reader wonder if the author had a family member who was involved in such a horrible scheme because of the way that it ended. This book is an easy fast read and has received four stars in this review.

Fast paced drama as retiree, Bob, goes to find out what happened to his retirement fund. He goes from victim to victor, from murder suspect to winner! Fast read!

My first read by J.A. Jance. Looking for more.

Retired, Ali's parents found themselves victims of a Ponzi scheme. Moreover, her dad was at the scene of a crime, a suspect for a double murder. Ali and other try to clear him from involvement and find the real killer.