PRAISE FOR PJ TRACY
THE DEVIL YOU KNOW
“L.A. Brilliant! . . . A candidate for one of my best of the year!” –Kings River Life
“[A] terrific series. . . Tracy’s creating a literary landscape similar to Margaret Millar and Robert Crais.” –Star Tribune
“A fine series. . . Margaret Nolan is a strong, intelligent, and aggressive investigator, a cop who won’t stop until she finds the truth. . . [Tracy] is an efficient storyteller. There is no excess weight here; every scene has a purpose, and there’s no conversational time-wasting. Here’s hoping there are many more Margaret Nolan mysteries to come.” –Booklist
“Great atmosphere, vivid characters, and an intricate fair play plot that surprises as it twists its way to a satisfying resolution make this a winner.” –Publishers Weekly
“Who needs movies anyway when you have books as laden with dirty secrets as this one?” –Kirkus Reviews
DESOLATION CANYON
ONE OF JANUARY’S BEST MYSTERIES AND THRILLERS – AMAZON
“It may be early in [the year], but it’s hard to imagine a better crime thriller emerging than P. J. Tracy’s Desolation Canyon. . . With Desolation Canyon, Tracy rises to the rarified level of Michael Connelly and David Baldacci. . . Tracy draws each scene with the skill of a brilliant artist and hits every note like a master maestro.” —Jon Land, Providence Sunday Journal
“With well-developed characters with flaws and faults of their own, this is a mystery with plenty to think about after the story is done, and the suspense plot is great too.” —The Parkersburg News and Sentinel
“Peak-excitement…Tracy’s plots are growing more intricate and her characters more layered.” —Twin Cities Pioneer Press
“Desolation Canyon’s riveting, complex plot illustrates the wide-ranging talents of Tracy.” —Oline Cogdill, Shelf Awareness
“P.J. Tracy has written a cleverly crafted and intricately weaved mystery as well as a pulse-pounding, page turner of a thriller.” —The Nerd Daily
“Desolation Canyon is riveting and entertaining with richly developed characters.” —Mystery Tribune
“Tracy continues to do a superb job of exploring Los Angeles’s highs and lows, skewering celebrity culture while also exposing the glittering city’s hidden darkness.” —Bookreporter.com
“An outstanding book with careful investigative procedures, well rounded characters, and a story that quickly get its hooks into you.” —Mystery and Suspense
“Something for everyone, and then some.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Outstanding…Tracy should win new fans with this vivid, twisty crime novel.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Nolan returns in [Desolation Canyon], and it’s even better than the first. . . Fans of the Monkeewrench novels, which also feature a tough, no-nonsense female protagonist, should find the Nolan books very much up their alley.” —Booklist
“I appreciate stories with layers of character developments and progression in both their professional and personal lives, along with a mystery and police investigation. I had all those in a slightly different style so that was intriguing. I definitely plan to read more as the series is released.” —Books of My Heart
“An engrossing read!” —BookLoons
“Desolation Canyon is another quick read with great plotting! And given how different it is from Deep Into the Dark, I really can’t wait to see what comes next!” —No More Grumpy Bookseller
DEEP INTO THE DARK
ONE OF GOODREADS’ MOST ANTICIPATED MYSTERY & THRILLERS OF THE YEAR
“I have been a fan of PJ Tracy for quite a while. Getting my hands on Deep in the Dark proved to be as exciting and heart-pumping as I had imagined!” —Portland Book Review
“Tracy seems to have found her literary sweet spot.” —Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review
“Riveting. . . Tracy’s characters are richly developed and seriously human, each struggling with how to overcome their dangerous dark pasts. I’m eager for more of Tracy’s new gang.” — Minneapolis Star Tribune
“The layered storytelling and empathy offered to every character make Deep into the Dark not just a hard-to-put-down thriller, but one that leaves the reader with much to think on, with no easy answers in sight.” —BookPage
“Tracy launches a new series that depends as much on strong character development as it does on crime-solving.” —Booklist
“Tracy delivers a darker, richer story in Deep into the Dark.” —Oline Cogdill, Shelf Awareness
“Tracy writes like a female Raymond Chandler, owning the modern streets of Los Angeles in this noir-steeped tale. At its heart, though, Deep Into the Dark features the perfect blend of social commentary and narrative tension, making it a read as entertaining as it is enlightening.” —BookTrib/The Providence Journal
“[A] compelling introduction to a new thriller series.” —Reviewing the Evidence
“Deep into the Dark is a scary psychological thriller that I won’t soon forget.” —Gumshoe Review
“Deep into the Dark is an excellent introduction to what readers will hope is a long-running series.” —Marilyn’s Mystery Reads
“This book has a riveting mystery, well-developed characters, and plenty of action.” —Military Press
“Deep Into the Dark introduces another cast of needy, scarred characters. Monkeewrench fans will be pleased.” —Lesa’s Book Critiques
“P. J. Tracy produces such stunning prose that simply reading her words is a joy. She has created a quirky, captivating cast of characters in an intriguing setting that grabs you from the unnerving prologue to the very end.” —Bookreporter.com
“The author of the award-winning Monkeewrench novels launches a new L.A.-based series with an intense, unforgettable novel that focuses on the predators and prey that thrive in the city. The intricately plotted story handles Easton’s PTSD with compassion while revealing his disturbing torment. Three complex characters, Sam, Melody, and Detective Nolan, are introduced in a gripping story for thriller fans.” —Library Journal (starred review), Pick of the Month
“[A] riveting series launch. . . . The suspense rises as the plot takes some unexpected twists and turns. Readers will want to see more of Maggie, a complicated woman determined to succeed in a profession dominated by men, and the troubled Sam, who does his best to do the right thing.” —Publishers Weekly
“Good LA atmosphere, people worth caring about, lots of corpses, and at least one killer too many.” —Kirkus Reviews
ICE COLD HEART
“This is Tracy at her gritty, elegant best. Do not miss.” – J. T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of Lie to Me
“Intense and fast paced…[Ice Cold Heart] includes the best elements for crime fiction readers: an intricate plot weaving multiple story lines.” —Library Journal starred review
“Likable characters and a complex, well-crafted plot. Tracy fans will be well satisfied.” —Publishers Weekly
“The series might have reached double digits, but it’s showing no signs of falling into a rut. More, please.” —Booklist
“You’ll be hooked until the last page.” —BookReporter
“It all comes together in a thrilling and satisfying confrontation…As compelling and fresh as the first.” —Kings River Life
THE GUILTY DEAD
“A suspenseful fast-paced story… Compelling.” – Catherine Coulter, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Paradox
“Highly recommend[ed]… Once you begin, you won’t stop until the last page.” – Catherine Coulter, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Paradox
“Tracy demonstrates once again her masterful ability to juggle the dynamics of a tight, fast-paced plot, the riveting details of a fine police procedure, and the compelling emotional complexities of human relationships… The Guilty Dead is another winner in one of the most satisfying series on the market today.” – William Kent Kruger, New York Times bestselling author of Desolation Mountain
“The Guilty Dead is a cut above. The stakes are higher, and nothing is as it seems. This is Tracy at her gritty, elegant best. Do not miss it.” – J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of Lie to Me
THE SIXTH IDEA
“Entertaining… The Monkeewrench gang needs all their various skills to track other descendants, protect Lydia, uncover a clever conspiracy, and help end the carnage in this successful mix of detection and thriller.” –Publishers Weekly
“The mother-daughter writing team of P.J. Tracy delivers on an intriguing and face-paced thriller, one that relies on the Monkeewrench team, an oddball group of investigators and computer experts who specialize in helping police with ‘unsolvable’ crimes. As the action spreads across the Twin Cities and Minnesota, readers would be well-advised to follow along.” – Minneapolis Star Tribune
“A solid series that combines lighthearted characters and storytelling with serious mysteries.” – Booklist
OFF THE GRID
“Fans will be eager to see their favorite characters reappear… features strong doses of humor mixed with 3-D characters and intricate mysteries.” –Associated Press
“The sixth Monkeewrench novel begins with a bang…tightly plotted and highly plausible, with a solid cast of characters…the author – authors, actually, a mother-and-daughter team – keep the action moving at a steady pace, driving readers through to the conclusion. A fine entry in this always interesting series.” – Booklist.com
“Ends with a twist so surprising even the savviest readers won’t see it coming.” – St. Paul Pioneer Press
“Exciting… A gripping finale in the Minnesota woods.” – Publishers Weekly
“If you haven’t been introduced to the Monkeewrench gang… you are missing out on complex characters, witty repartee, and exciting thrills… keeps the thrill level high and the writing sharp and frequently funny… top-notch.” – Library Journal
SHOOT TO THRILL
“The greatest pleasures of a P.J. Tracy book are not only its multiple subplots and how well they cut in and out of the novel’s main story line to add suspense, but also how well the writers balance humor with violence and an authentic Midwestern wisdom with believable one-of-a-kind characters.” – Minneapolis Star Tribune
“A chilling premise; a supremely appealing cast of evolving characters; and a dialogue that is brisk, witty, and authentic. Humor and humanity mix in this top-notch mystery, the best in the series.” – Booklist (starred review)
“A mesmerizing work informed with humor and horror, one of those books that you will not only stay up all night to finish but also recommend to fellow readers the morning after.” – Bookreporter.com
SNOW BLIND
“The mother-daughter team of Patricia J. and Traci Lambrecht, who write this genial series, crack wise jokes…and the authors have another icicle-sharp plot.” – Entertainment Weekly
“An engaging puzzle with a vigilante twist…gripping and original set-up for the next Monkeewrench volume.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Startling imagery from the mother-daughter team known as P.J. Tracy powers the novel along, as does the instantly likeable cast.” –People
DEAD RUN
“It says a lot about the relationship between Patricia J. and Traci Lambrecht – the mother-daughter team who write genuinely funny (as opposed to jokey) mysteries as P.J. Tracy – that they are not only continuing but also getting better. Dead Run is as full of real laughs as its two predecessors, Monkeewrench and Live Bait, and the story is even stronger… The mixture of sudden death and weird humor proves the Lambrechts are as expert at walking the high wire as any writer – single act or double – now working the mystery circus.” – Chicago Tribune
“Another tart, engaging mystery featuring the Monkeewrench gang…delivers both laughs and a sense of peril.” –Entertainment Weekly
“[A] winner… the courage and indomitable spirit of the plucky trio will win readers over as they speed through the final pages of the race-against-the-clock ending.” –Publishers Weekly
“A ruthlessly efficient straight-arrow tale that’s a welcome change of pace.” – Kirkus Reviews
LIVE BAIT
“Quick-witted and –paced, with a snappy plot that incorporates romance, gore, and a surprise ending. For those who mourn that Patricia Cornwell ain’t what she used to be, Tracy’s a wondrous discovery.” – Entertainment Weekly
“With generous doses of humor and suspense, this sharp, satisfying thriller will rivet readers from the start.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Eclectic characters…zingy dialogue and emotional heft…all lead to a conclusion that is both exhilarating and bittersweet. With its mix of high tech and street-smart police work, Live Bait makes an enticing catch.” – People
“Fast-paced and intriguingly plotted mystery… a complex plot.” – The Boston Globe
“Another polished and intriguing story.” – Chicago Sun-Times
“Another Enjoyable and compelling read…Irony is served in big helpings… and the thrills increase…brilliant.” – The Mercury News (San Jose, CA)
MONKEEWRENCH
“This smart thriller works… These techno-nerds may be freaks – and one of them may even be a killer – but they have style.” – The New York Times Book Review
“Late night alert: Don’t settle down with this wacky, super-charged maiden voyage at your bedside till you’ve cleared your schedule for the following morning.” – Kirkus Reviews
“A mother-daughter writing team pens a soundly plotted thriller that fires on all cylinders. Tracy covers all the bases in this debut thriller: an accelerating, unpredictable plot that combines police procedural with techno-geek-speak, an array of well-drawn characters and, most importantly, witty repartee.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“If only all familial relationships yielded such creative fun as this thriller… From the well-drawn, intelligent characters to the perfect pacing, Monkeewrench is that rare mystery that stays ahead of the readers… even the most overly confident reader will be delightfully surprised at the ending.” – Entertainment Weekly
“Monkeewrench is a killer read in every way… With its menacing suspense, snappy dialogue and techno edge, Monkeewrench moves at hyperspeed. Bottom line: Thriller fans with go ape.” – People (starred review, Critic’s Choice)
“Written with such skill and polish that you would think it could be Tracy’s.” – USA Today
THE MONKEEWRENCH SERIES
“[A] genial series… another icicle-sharp plot.” – Entertainment Weekly
“Sizzling…Bottom line: Thriller fans will go ape.” – People
“The banter is witty, the characters quirky, the plot action-packed.” – Minneapolis Star Tribune, Summer Reads Pick
“Fast, fresh, funny and outrageously suspenseful.” – Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author
