Cruel Intent    by J. A. Jance Order:  USA  Can Pocket, 2009 (2008) Hardcover, Paperback, e-Book Read an Excerpt     Reviewed by Mary Ann Smyth As always, the reader can count on prolific author J. A. Jance to provide a good read. Cruel Intent, with Ali Reynolds as the protagonist, takes off running and doesn't stop 'til the last page. Stay-at-home mom Morgan Forester is discovered by her young twin daughters beaten to death. If that weren't bad enough, the girls' father is suspected of taking a hammer to his wife's head. Morgan had not been inclined to be faithful and logged onto a website that relished the idea of married men and women kicking up their heels. Did Morgan pay the price for her heel-kicking? Ali feels that Morgan's husband cannot possibly be guilty of his wife's murder and decides to help prove her contention. Cruel Intent has a good, workable plot with characters that are fleshed out – real. Sedona, Arizona comes alive under Jance's computer keys. All in all, a good mystery with which to curl up. Just keep the doors locked and phone close to hand. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Mystery books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews