Monkeewrench
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 First edition | |
| Author | P. J. Tracy |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Thriller, crime, mystery |
| Publisher | G.P. Putnam's Sons (US) |
Publication date | 2003 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 454 pp (UK paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-14-101132-7 (UK Paperback) |
| OCLC | 56455902 |
| Followed by | Live Bait |
Monkeewrench (released later in the United Kingdom as Want to Play?), is the first novel by author team P. J. Tracy. It revolves around the search for a copycat killer, who is recreating murders found in a new computer game. It also seems that the killer is linked to the computer programmers who made the game.
This book was featured on the UK Richard & Judy show in 2005.
Reception
[edit]Kirkus Reviews called it a "preposterous, entertaining nailbiter."[1] Publishers Weekly wrote it had "an accelerating, unpredictable plot that combines police procedural with techno-geek-speak, an array of well-drawn characters and, most importantly, witty repartee."[2] Entertainment Weekly praised it: "From the well-drawn, intelligent characters to the perfect pacing, Monkeewrench is that rare mystery that stays ahead of the reader."[3]
External links
[edit]- Interview with Writer Unboxed 3/07 about craft, the process of writing and editing, Monkeewrench, more.
References
[edit]- ^ "Dead Run | Kirkus Reviews". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ "Monkeewrench | Publishers Weekly". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ "MONKEEWRENCH P.J." EW.com. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
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