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P.J. Parrish is actually two sisters, Kristy Montee and Kelly Nichols. Their books have appeared on both the New York Times and USA Today best seller lists. The series has garnered 11 major crime-fiction awards, and an Edgar® nomination. Parrish has won two Shamus awards, one Anthony and one International Thriller competition. Her books have been published throughout Europe and Asia. Parrish's short stories have also appeared in many anthologies, including two published by Mystery Writers of America, edited by Harlan Coben and the late Stuart Kaminsky. Their stories have also appeared in Akashic Books acclaimed Detroit Noir, and in Ellery Queen Magazine. Most recently, they contributed an essay to a special edition of Edgar Allan Poe's works edited by Michael Connelly.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars High on the suspense meter!, July 25, 2007

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nobizinfla "nobizinfla" (Windermere, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Thousand Bones (Mass Market Paperback)

"A Thousand Bones" gives the back-story to Louis Kincaid's girl friend.

Now a Miami cop, Jo Frye had a rough introduction to police work in her rookie year in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

It continues to haunt her and she spools the tale out to Louis.

The case involved a venal serial killer...but was uncovered by a chance finding of human bones in a secluded forest.

It is 1975 and Jo fights the good old boy network...but picks up a mentor and believer in a Michigan State Police Investigator.

As the clues are unearthed and more bones are found, Jo becomes both predator and prey.

Unable to resist "just one more chapter" I finished this exhilarating novel in two sittings.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great new series from the authors of the Louis Kincaid series, July 12, 2007

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Joan Huston "Biblioholic with a serious readi... (Silverdale, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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Wow! They've done it again! This is the start of a new series (hopefully) by the P.J. Parrish sisters. The protagonist in this one, is Joe Frye, who appears in The Killing Rain (Louis Kincaid series). She looks back to her first big case 13 years previously when she was just a rookie in Michigan. The storyline is great with a unique serial killer and the suspense keeps up through the whole book. They have expanded on Joe Frye's character, so that you get to know much more about her than was presented in The Killing Rain. This will endure her to you with both series! Hopefully we have not seen the last of Joe. This is a great book and if you haven't read the other series, you can read this one first, because it doesn't spoil the Kincaid series, but then you will want to go back and read all the Kincaid series too because you will love the authors that much!

Go get this one NOW! (it's a paperback original).

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5.0 out of 5 stars ten stars if I could, September 9, 2007

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I have read all P.J. Parrish books but this by far is the best. I couldn't set it down. It's a thriller. Close the drapes and lock the doors.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Needed Editing
This book could have used a careful editor to make it about half as long. There is a great deal of unnecessary repetition in it, and the epilogue just didn't fit--even if it was... Read more

Published on December 16, 2009 by Joan Planek

3.0 out of 5 stars A Different Story
I am a big fan of PJ Parrish's Louis Kincaid series and have come to feel like I'm hearing the story from an old friend as I read each book. Read more

Published on March 11, 2009 by C. Fairweather

4.0 out of 5 stars A talented author and good story, however a bit too long
PJ Parrish has written some good books and flat out is a good writer of thrillers. I enjoyed this thriller, however had to use some effort in order to finish it. Read more

Published on January 27, 2009 by RUDY

4.0 out of 5 stars Love the characters!
This was an excellent fast read with enjoyable characters. PJ Parrish has a smooth writing style that keeps you wanting for more. Read more

Published on November 25, 2008 by J+J

4.0 out of 5 stars Disturbed by end of story
I have enjoyed all the books in this series and was disappointed that this was not a Louis Kincaid book. I find it easy to like Kincaid and think him an honorable man. Read more

Published on May 29, 2008 by S. Baldwin

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb Read
I just finished reading this book and it had me hooked until the very end. The characters were true to life and the situations they found themselves in were very plausible... Read more

Published on April 2, 2008 by Michelle Watsoon

5.0 out of 5 stars Look out Michael Connelly, here comes P.J. Parrish
First thing first it astounds me that A: one of these books haven't been made into a movie yet. And B: that these books aren't published in hardcover. Read more

Published on February 13, 2008 by Don C. Longmuir

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book!
I have only recently discovered this author, but I'm loving everything I've read so far and this is no exception. Compelling story well told.

Published on February 3, 2008 by Juanita A. Floyd

4.0 out of 5 stars Will hold your attention and run you through a gamut of emotions
If you were hoping that the new P.J. Parrish book would be another installment in the Louis Kincaid series, you only get half your wish. Read more

Published on January 18, 2008 by Bookreporter

4.0 out of 5 stars It hooked me from the beginning
A Thousand Bones
This book hooked me from the beginning. A first time reader of PJ Parrish this novel has hooked me and I have since ordered all the previous novels of this... Read more

Published on January 2, 2008 by Happy Shopper

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Echo Bay, Ken Snider, Annabelle Chapel, Dorothy Newton, Roland Trader, Leelanau County, Deputy Frye, Traverse City, Ronnie Langford, Marie Langford, Sheriff Leach, Lake Michigan, Parrish Rafsky, Kenneth Snider, Thomas Ahanu, Natalie Newton, Parrish Joe, Jean Collier, Lake Leelanau, Mary Trader, Early Bird, Riverside Inn, The Bluebird, Bass Lake, Good Lord

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