P. J. Tracy
Autor(a) de Monkeewrench
About the Author
P.J. Tracy is the pseudonym of mother-daughter writing duo P.J. and Traci Lambrecht, winners of the Anthony, Barry, Gumshoe, and Minnesota Book Awards. They write the Monkeewrench series, which includes Monkeewrench, Live Bait, Dead Run, Shoot to Thrill, The Sixth Idea, and Nothing Stays Buried. mostrar mais P.J. Lambrecht started writing short stories for magazines in the early 1970s. Under the pen name Melinda Cross, she wrote 11 romance novels for Harlequin's Presents line. She also wrote two romance novels with her daughter. She died on December 21, 2016 at the age of 70. (Bowker Author Biography) mostrar menos
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(eng) P J Tracy is a pseudonym for the mother and daughter writing team of PJ and Traci Lambrecht
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Huida Mortal 1 exemplar(es)
Return of the Magi 1 exemplar(es)
The Devil You Know 1 exemplar(es)
2008 1 exemplar(es)
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In eigen kring. Fragmenten uit tien topthrillers. — Contribuinte — 2 cópias
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Conhecimento Comum
- Nome padrão
- Tracy, P. J.
- Nome de batismo
- P.J. Lambrecht en Traci Lambrecht (moeder en dochter)
- Outros nomes
- Lambrecht, Patricia J.
Lambrecht, Traci - Sexo
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- Nacionalidade
- USA
- Relacionamentos
- Lambrecht, Traci (daughter)
Lambrecht, Patricia J. (mother) - Pequena biografia
- Patricia “P.J.” Lambrecht who wrote the popular Monkeywrench series with her daughter Traci, passed away Wednesday, December 21st, 2016.
- Aviso de desambiguação
- P J Tracy is a pseudonym for the mother and daughter writing team of PJ and Traci Lambrecht
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Estatísticas
- Obras
- 26
- Also by
- 1
- Membros
- 6,919
- Popularidade
- #3,533
- Avaliação
- 3.8
- Resenhas
- 401
- ISBNs
- 301
- Idiomas
- 7
- Favorito
- 25
Although the series is named after Detective Nolan, she shares the lead role with Sam, a wounded veteran whom Margaret befriended in a previous book. The portrayal of Hollywood elites is scathing, depicting them as snobbish, cunning, and treacherous, while some can be endearing, and others deadly. The working-class law enforcement types, especially Margaret's partner Detective Crawford, are much easier to relate to.
The story begins with a murder and quickly escalates as more bodies pile up. The detectives investigate, uncovering a tangled web of suspects that grows more complex with each revelation. While the initial character building can make the beginning feel slow, once Margaret begins to solve the crime, the story becomes engaging. Keeping track of all the suspects may require taking notes.
This book is the third in a series featuring Detective Margaret Nolan of the Los Angeles Police Department. The opening chapter is gripping, featuring murder, investigation, and personal lives of the characters. While the secondary characters are well-developed, readers may find it easier to follow if they have read the previous books. The intricate plot includes several subplots that build momentum toward a somewhat predictable conclusion.
The author skillfully balances the shocking and emotional aspects of the story with the personal lives of the characters, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of actors, police officers, talent agents, veterans, and musicians. Themes include death, murder, friendship, family, privilege, and much more.
Overall, this complex police procedural features compelling characters and subplots that keep the pages turning. Although it can be read as a standalone novel, I recommend reading the series in order for a better understanding of the characters and their development. I received a complimentary digital ARC of this book from St. Martin's Press - Minotaur Books and P.J. Tracy via NetGalley, and all opinions expressed in this review are my own.… (mais)