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Read By: Buck Schirner Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Monkeewrench Series Release Date: September 2004 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781597104623

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

45

Longest Chapter Length:

23:49 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

03:17 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

13:16 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

14

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Publisher Description

Minneapolis detectives Leo Magozzi and Gino Rolseth are bored—ever since they solved the Monkeewrench case, the Twin Cities have been in a murder-free dry spell, as people no longer seem interested in killing one another. But when elderly Morey Gilbert is found dead in the plant nursery he runs with his wife, Lily, the crime drought ends—not with a trickle, but with a torrent. Who would kill Morey, a man without an enemy, a man who might as well have been a saint? His tiny, cranky little wife is no help, and may even be a suspect; his estranged son, Jack, an infamous ambulance-chasing lawyer, has his own enemies; and his son-in-law, former cop Marty Pullman, is so depressed over his wife's death a year earlier he's ready to kill himself, but not Morey. The number of victims—all elderly—grows, and the city is fearful once again. Can Grace McBride's cold case-solving software program somehow find the missing link?

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"I loved this book. I have now read the first two books in the "Monkeewrench" series and loved both of them. P. J. Tracy is actually a terrific mother/daughter writing team. I highly recommend these books, but it is probably best to start with the first one, Monkeewrench."

— Carolyn (5 out of 5 stars)

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Overall Performance: 3.65822784810127 out of 53.65822784810127 out of 53.65822784810127 out of 53.65822784810127 out of 53.65822784810127 out of 5 (3.66)
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4 Stars: 28
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Narration: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 (3.00)
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Story: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 (3.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Story Rating: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    — Deborah, 5/1/2015
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Quick, intelligent, satisfying mystery. This is the second in the series, written by a mother/daughter team. "

    — Elise, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another good one from PJ Tracy. Really like the character development and the story. "

    — Jolena, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " very good book! a light read that keeps you going... awesome for a summer reading list! :-) "

    — Kelsey, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Reading the second in the series . Really like the first one except the ending which was stupid but loved the characters so I'm reading this. It's funny and keeping my interest although cast of characters is a bit too big for my taste but so far so good , hope ending doesn't suck. "

    — Tm, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A fun, fast mystery (but not nearly as good as the first Tracy mystery). The characters are a bit cute sometimes, but a fast-moving plot kept me reading. "

    — Will, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I loved the first book in this series. I enjoyed this second entry as well, but not quite as much. I believe this was due to the fact that Grace and her band of cohorts were mostly missing from this installment. Instead, the story focused on crimes being investigated by detective team Magozzi and Gino. And while in the first book, I never figured out the whole of the mystery, I figured it out pretty quickly in this book. Still, the characters were well-developed and the storyline was complex. I'm looking forward to the third book in the series when Grace and her band of computer hackers return in force. "

    — Kandice, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loving the Monkeewrench series. Can't wait til more are released. "

    — Susan, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked the plot of this book because I thought it was quite unique without falling into stereotypes. Also it was refreshing to have older victims rather than the norm of young females! "

    — Rebecca, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I've become a fan of PJ Tracy - fun characters, good dialogue, interesting plots. "

    — Katie, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Rather a fun murder mystery, but the place-characters seemed a bit off. Also, there was way too much gratuitous cursing. And I had trouble keeping the detective characters straight. "

    — Magda, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really think this one of the series is my favorite. How unexpected to bring holocaust survivors into the mix? "

    — Mary, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A fun read :) "

    — Charisse, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Good underlying themes to delve into if you so wish but also an excellent storyline. "

    — Steven, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very Good; Continuing characters:MacBride and Magozzi; Jews who survived death camps are being murdered; and Magozzi with the help of MacBride's computer genius, tries to figure out how they're related "

    — Joe, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 2nd Monkeewrench novel. Good series. Develops Grace and Leo's relationship a little. "

    — Melanie, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " it was a gift from my girlfriend and I like it. "

    — Ahmad, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not as good as Monkeewrench, but clever and well worth the read. Better than most. "

    — Chad, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Didn't engross me as immediately as the first, but still great, smart dialogue and an intriguing plot. I'll keep going with this series. "

    — Rachel, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The second in the Monkeewrench series by P.J. Tracy. Equally as good as the first. "

    — Trudy, 12/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wow. What a great sequel to Monkeewench. "

    — Mary, 12/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I didn't see that ending coming! I enjoyed this book, but I wish that the Monkeewrench people were a little more involved in this book. "

    — Jess, 12/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed their first in the Monkeywrench series so tried number 2. Fun to read a mystery set in a familiar location and easy, mystery reading. I wouldn't call this great writing but better than your average who done it. Good enough to go back for another one! "

    — Kate, 12/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Third in an awesome new thriller series by mother/daughter team from the Midwest. Almost as good as John Sandford! I devoured all of them back in '07 and hear there's a new one coming out this year! Finally!! "

    — Liz, 12/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I expected more of the Monkeewrench gang. They are here, but just barely. "

    — Marty, 12/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love this series! If it's possible, the second book is even better than the first. Thanks for the original recommendation, Christine. "

    — Jen, 11/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My second favorite book by this author. An excellent read and an excellent Audiobook listen, narrated by Buck Shirner. "

    — Gamatst, 11/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not as good as the first book in the Monkeewrench series. But damn good !!! "

    — Timothy, 11/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The second book in the dmonkeywrench series. Kept me guessing & I am now well & truly invested in the characters. I have to start the next book. "

    — Lesley, 11/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very good.... Makes you think! "

    — Angie, 11/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " All of the Monkeewrench novels are confusing, but if you keep reading, it's worth it. "

    — Jill, 11/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It seemed organized like a 1940's murder mystery radio show. Lots of energy spent on trying to be clever banter between cops, which became tiresome to me. Good mystery, tho. "

    — Donne, 10/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love P J Tracy's books, They can't write fast enough to suit me, Fast read, keeps moving. The end comes to soon. "

    — Midge, 10/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very Good; Continuing characters:MacBride and Magozzi; Jews who survived death camps are being murdered; and Magozzi with the help of MacBride's computer genius, tries to figure out how they're related "

    — Joe, 7/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A good who dun it that you don't know right away who the murderer is. I enjoy PJ Tracy's books "

    — Barbara, 5/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this one as much as the first. It was well read and face paced. The ending was a surprise and I am excited to listen to the rest of the series. "

    — Kat, 5/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I bought this book because I really enjoyed reading Want to Play? (Monkeewrench in the US) by the mother-daughter writing team known as P.J. Tracy but I just didn't manage to get into this one. Nothing much happened in the first 100 pages and then I just lost interest. "

    — Sarah, 4/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not as good as Monkeewrench, but it was fun to get the Minnesota local color. "

    — Ravenonthewing, 2/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another detective mystery featuring our 2 favorite Minnesotan policemen. A good read from this mother/daughter writing duo. "

    — Karen, 2/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I didn't see that ending coming! I enjoyed this book, but I wish that the Monkeewrench people were a little more involved in this book. "

    — Jess, 1/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not as good as I'd hoped - I seem to recall being much fonder of Monkeewrench. The veteran cops just seem a little slow on the uptake given the numerous not-very-veiled references to the link between the homicides. Skippable, I think. "

    — Jessica, 1/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I started out kind of bored with this one, but then it got much more interesting. I'll probably continue with this series. "

    — Dulcie, 9/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this at times humorous mystery with Minnesota setting but not enough to go back to find the first book in the series. "

    — CLM, 8/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " the second book in the monkeewrench series was a bit of a disappointment. It was good, but extremely slow. "

    — Heather, 7/31/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Good underlying themes to delve into if you so wish but also an excellent storyline. "

    — Steven, 6/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " First P.J. Tracy novel I read and it got me hooked. Unbelievable real dialogue between the characters. great setting, and a well developed plot. A must read for the mystery fans. "

    — Kyle, 5/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Really good story that twists so you don't guess the ending until the end! "

    — DeeAnn, 2/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " #2 in the Monkeewrench series, which I'm enjoying very much. I love the way the authors have several mysteries going at once and they all tie together in the end. A very fun read. "

    — Michele, 2/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really like this one. Not so much with the Monkeewrench crew in it though. :( But really cool story line. "

    — Amber, 12/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a fantastic book! Thrilling and a real hearty read, it will have you on a nail-biting rollercoaster. "

    — Alannahwarn, 11/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Well done - twisty, but not enough Monkeewrench as I had hoped. "

    — Emily, 11/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " great read, great series "

    — Annie, 10/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I like this series...good characters, interesting plots. "

    — Marilyn, 10/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not as good as I'd hoped - I seem to recall being much fonder of Monkeewrench. The veteran cops just seem a little slow on the uptake given the numerous not-very-veiled references to the link between the homicides. Skippable, I think. "

    — Jessica, 8/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The second installment of the Monkeewrench gang. This one has nazi assasinations...enough said. Not as good as the !st book, but definitely a page turner. "

    — Erin, 5/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I thought this book wasn't bad I thought the story was quite good and it had quite a lot of twists and turns. I thought it was quite a good crime book. I do recommend this book if u like crime novels. But it's not one of the best crime novels that I have read. "

    — Sonia, 5/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really enjoyed this, very imaginative story and believable characters. "

    — Elizabeth, 12/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is another thriller by the mother/daughter team who wrote Monkeewrench. They know how to tell a tale, and they like twists and turns. I plan to read more books by them. "

    — Janet, 12/18/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is another thriller by the mother/daughter team who wrote Monkeewrench. They know how to tell a tale, and they like twists and turns. I plan to read more books by them. "

    — Janet, 12/18/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Good underlying themes to delve into if you so wish but also an excellent storyline. "

    — Steven, 12/11/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Good underlying themes to delve into if you so wish but also an excellent storyline. "

    — Steven, 12/11/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Quick read, takes place in Minneapolis, connection to the Auschwitz. "

    — Linda, 11/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Quick read, takes place in Minneapolis, connection to the Auschwitz. "

    — Linda, 11/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " the second book in the monkeewrench series was a bit of a disappointment. It was good, but extremely slow. "

    — Heather, 11/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " the second book in the monkeewrench series was a bit of a disappointment. It was good, but extremely slow. "

    — Heather, 11/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Rather a fun murder mystery, but the place-characters seemed a bit off. Also, there was way too much gratuitous cursing. And I had trouble keeping the detective characters straight. "

    — Magda, 11/2/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Rather a fun murder mystery, but the place-characters seemed a bit off. Also, there was way too much gratuitous cursing. And I had trouble keeping the detective characters straight. "

    — Magda, 11/2/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wow. What a great sequel to Monkeewench. "

    — Mary, 10/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wow. What a great sequel to Monkeewench. "

    — Mary, 10/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " After reading the fifth Monkeewrench book I went back towards the beginning. This was a good read, an interesting mystery with some unexpected twists and it takes place in Minneapolis with some spill over into Wisconsin. I just picked up the next one in the series. "

    — Kriscrowe, 10/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " After reading the fifth Monkeewrench book I went back towards the beginning. This was a good read, an interesting mystery with some unexpected twists and it takes place in Minneapolis with some spill over into Wisconsin. I just picked up the next one in the series. "

    — Kriscrowe, 10/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My second favorite book by this author. An excellent read and an excellent Audiobook listen, narrated by Buck Shirner. "

    — Brenda, 10/4/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My second favorite book by this author. An excellent read and an excellent Audiobook listen, narrated by Buck Shirner. "

    — Brenda, 10/4/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Second of the series. What I like about these books is that one minute I am laughing out loud, another minute I am on the edge of my seat, and then towards the end I get teary -- perfect fiction! "

    — Sandra, 8/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Second of the series. What I like about these books is that one minute I am laughing out loud, another minute I am on the edge of my seat, and then towards the end I get teary -- perfect fiction! "

    — Sandra, 8/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Live Bait by P.J Tracy was a page turner. Monkeewrench gang was in it, but not major players. The detectives were the main players and they shined in this one. "

    — Jeanette, 8/17/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Live Bait by P.J Tracy was a page turner. Monkeewrench gang was in it, but not major players. The detectives were the main players and they shined in this one. "

    — Jeanette, 8/17/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fun, quick read! Good characters, I really like the detectives. Enough drama and realistic scenarios to be interesting with the surprise twist on 'who-done'it'. Enjoy "

    — Kerry, 7/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fun, quick read! Good characters, I really like the detectives. Enough drama and realistic scenarios to be interesting with the surprise twist on 'who-done'it'. Enjoy "

    — Kerry, 7/12/2010

About P. J. Tracy

P. J. Tracy was the pseudonym of mother-daughter writing team P. J. and Traci Lambrecht. Traci had experience in horseback riding, music, and Russian before realizing that the written word was her true calling. P. J. and Traci had a long, prolific career together in multiple genres before P. J.’s passing in December 2016. Traci continues to write.

About Buck Schirner

Buck Schirner’s professional career has primarily been on stage as a character actor. He is currently active in the theater scene in Philadelphia. Buck also appears in the independent film In the Woods.