Deep into the Dark

Deep into the Dark: A Mystery | P. J. Tracy

so-so

This first in series police procedural had its moments…a cheer worthy female protagonist with a haunting personal loss, her seasoned mentor, a possible mysterious love interest. But my problem here was in the execution of the story itself. There‘s a male protagonist who in the midst of a murder investigation becomes a suspect. He doesn‘t even meet the MFC until a ways into the story, but in the meantime we are hearing alternating chapters ⬇️

robinb from each main. And no, the MMC doesn‘t appear to be the love interest. This was just too much back and forth between the two. My concentration broke with each new chapter. I think the story would have been better served with a focus on just either the female OR male character. That being said, I plan to read the next one to see if things get a little less convoluted. 3/5⭐️ 7mo

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MonicaLoves2Read

Deep into the Dark: A Mystery | P. J. Tracy

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Soft pick for me. The first in the Detective Margaret Nolan Series. This one wasn't really focused on her. More on two other characters that have people close to the killed. I will continue to read though.

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CaitlinR

Deep into the Dark: A Mystery | P. J. Tracy

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Not a lot of twisty surprises in this mystery, but I enjoyed the characters. Sam Easton is a vet, scarred both externally and internally, by his service in Afghanistan. The author‘s description of his severe PTSD is harrowing. His coworker, and friend Melody carries her own scars. LAPD Detective Margaret Nolan and colleagues are investigating the murders of people dear to Sam & Melody, and there‘s a serial killer in play. 1st in a new series.

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Goleemn

Deep into the Dark: A Mystery | P. J. Tracy

so-so

I am a huge PJ Tracy fan, but this book got a little long in the middle, and the ending was a head-scratcher, a brush-by, an “I‘m not quite sure how to tie this all up in the last bow,” disappointment. I also finished wondering who was the main character. There‘s real possibility in the characters, but they floundered a bit. It could become an excellent series, but it needs more focus. OTOH, if you haven‘t read “Monkeewrench” DO IT NOW!!!

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Booknerd2

Deep into the Dark: A Mystery | P. J. Tracy

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I liked it enough, although I figured out the killer! That never happens! I definitely like her Monkeewrench series better.

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Kappadeemom

Deep into the Dark: A Mystery | P. J. Tracy

A new stand alone from PJ Tracy, author of the Monkeewrench series

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StellaDz

Deep into the Dark: A Mystery | P. J. Tracy

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I loved P.J. Tracy so I was very glad that I got the first of her new series as an arc. 1) this cover is gorgeous, 2) this was a dark read. Although the big reveal was easily figured out, this novel was still very good. It was a real in-depth look at PTSD, it‘s many causes and manifestations. The characters are well-rounded and while the detective was actually a secondary character, I can‘t wait to see more of her.

Get it 01/12/2021. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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StellaDz

Deep into the Dark: A Mystery | P. J. Tracy