Back to Minnesota

I have just read the third book in the "Monkeewrench" series by PJ Tracy (who is not one but two people - mother & daughter Lambrecht team). There seem to be lots of mystery writers in the environs of Minnesota. Although most of this book takes place in Wisconsin the home base is still Minneapolis. The first book which is called "Monkeewrench" (name of the computer geek firm in the book) or "Want to Play?" depending on where the book was published, the second book is "Live Bait" and the third is "Dead Run". The somewhat far-fetched characters (Grace with her guns and black paranoia is part of a group with Annie, Harley, and Roadrunner) are interesting and sometimes funny. Basically there are many odd people in these books. They are fun to read and I recommend them - but one should read them in order for the best enjoyment.

When trying to find new authors I sometimes look at a website called New Mystery Reader:
http://www.newmysteryreader.com/
Have found some good things there - but bought a book by Thomas O'Callaghan "Bone Thief" which was recommended at the site. The plot was reasonably interesting, but the dialogue and the writing in general were not very good. Makes me wonder about what readers value.