by Cynthia Chow
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When a psychic walks into the Minneapolis Police Station, only new ACLU-friendly regulations prevent them from immediately kicking her out. Instead, Detectives Leo Magozzi and Gino Rolseth are forced to listen to Blanca Szabo’s rather vague prediction of a confined woman who will soon be killed. Even a doubting Magozzi can’t feel a bit unsettled, when they are called to a gruesome murder scene where they find Kelly Rampage tortured and suffocated to death in a BDSM scenario. The question of whether or not Blanca had inside information or was involved becomes muddled when she is the victim of what is at first seems to be an accident, but is quickly revealed to be another murder. Magozzi and Rolseth trace Kelly Rampage’s last movements to a creepy art gallery installation, where the mysterious art Rado displays his videos of women being bound and tortured. While the art gallery owner proclaims that these are artistic expressions of a genius, a protestor insists that they are what led to her sister’s death.
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I fell in love with this series when it first debuted as an outstanding thriller so uniquely co-written by a mother-daughter team. It is a fitting tribute that after the passing of P.J. Lambrecht in 2016, her daughter Traci continues the series with the same clever-plotting and deft wit. The Monkeewrench team are quirky geniuses who overcame their tragic pasts, constantly revealing themselves to be even stronger survivors and never victims. The brittle, always-armed Grace has surprisingly grown into a loving new mother, one who still carries multiple weapons but is open to loving both Magozzi and their child. Roadrunner has been a character the least explored in previous novels, and it is so delightful to learn more about his past and see his venture into new territory. Cybercrime, international war crime, and the always entertaining Monkeewrench team keep this tenth of the series as compelling and fresh as the first. New readers are quickly brought up to speed and immersed in their high-tech, cyber investigation, while longtime fans will enjoy seeing their favorite cast of characters practice their skills in the field where they excel.
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Cynthia Chow is the branch manager of Kaneohe Public Library on the island of Oahu. She balances a librarian lifestyle of cardigans and hair buns with a passion for motorcycle riding and regrettable tattoos (sorry, Mom).
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