Hand of Evil [signed] [first edition]

In this latest book of the series featuring the ex-anchorwoman Ali Reynolds, the mystery begins when an elderly woman finds a brutally mutilated corpse while taking her daily walk in Arizona. Is it just a coincidence that, later that day, Ali is summoned to tea with the most powerful woman in her hometown? Once again, Ali is on the trail of a killer...but will she survive to recount the tale on her popular blog, cutlooseblog.com?Like Sue Grafton and Janet Evanovich, J.A. Jance has created heartpounding suspense featuring a strong, sympathetic woman who's been around the block. Also like those authors, Jance delivers stories that appeal enormously to both male and female audiences of all ages.