"Off The Grid" ~ PJ Tracy

PJ Tracy is a mother daughter mystery writing team.  Their books are mainly set in Minnesota.  The first book "Monkeewrench"  is fantastic.  I loved it and have continued to to read the series as it comes out.  "Off The Grid"  is the latest, but not the best in the series.  I was excited to catch up with the characters after the ending twist in the last book. 

I liked the book but it does have two major issues.  First it presupposes that you've read the other books.  If you haven't you will not understand the Grace character at all.  Having read the other books, Grace's changes are central to the emotional tone of the book.  Second the mystery is not great.  It had potential but I just didn't get it.  It seemed very two dimensional and there needed to be more explanation. 

I loved catching up with all the regulars again and I will keep reading the series.  There is a short conversation between Roadrunner, yes that is his name, and a native police chief that was both sweet and scary at the same time.  When Tracy gets it right she can pull contradictory emotions out of you that make perfect sense.  Plus I always enjoy a good book set in my home state.  I would recommend starting at the beginning and waiting for this one in paperback.