The one where the ex-wife wakes up wearing blood and guilt.
If you’re looking for a whodunnit that throws you into the deep end of secrets, tech, and
murder—with a side of digital goddess intervention—Overkill by J.A. Jance might just be
your next caffeine-fueled binge read.
The drama kicks off with a woman waking up in a bloody nightgown, holding a knife, and
thinking she might’ve murdered her ex-husband. Which, by the way, is a serious buzzkill for
post-divorce peace. The woman? First wife of B. Simpson—yes, that B., the cyber-whiz
husband of our recurring heroine, Ali Reynolds. You can imagine the awkward dinner
conversations.
Meanwhile, Ali’s team is juggling two other dumpster fires: one employee is the target of a
kidnapping and ransom scheme, while another character—the poor soul who first found
Bloody-Nightgown Barbie—is now under suspicion himself. Just a normal day at the office,
right?
Enter Frigg. No, not a typo. Frigg is the eerily human-sounding AI developed by Ali and B.’s
cybersecurity firm. She’s basically what would happen if Siri joined the FBI and wore
fabulous glasses. Frigg doesn’t just crunch data—she drives the whole investigation, calmly
solving the puzzles while the humans spiral in chaos. Honestly, she deserves her own spin-
off.
Final take? Overkill is a tech-savvy, character-rich mystery that manages to juggle multiple
plots without losing momentum. If you like your thrillers with a sprinkle of AI, complex
female leads, and a side of domestic drama, this one’s for you. Longtime Jance fans will feel
right at home, and if you’re new? Frigg will take good care of you.
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