Praise for Tracy Clark''s Chicago Mystery Series: "Lapel-grabbing and provocative.Clark writes with purpose, her sense of social justice never venturing into dogma but remaining fully rooted in Raines''s actions and personality." --The New York Times Book Review on Runner "Clark has a unique voice in the P.I. genre, one that us articulate, daring, and ultimately hopeful." -- The Washington Post on Runner "A potent mix of empathy and rage fuels Sue Grafton Award-winner Clark''s exceptional fourth Chicago mystery. The action builds to an exciting showdown. Those who like their crime novels with a social conscience will be amply rewarded.
" -- Publishers Weekly, STARRED review for Runner "A gripping relationship-based procedural that drags you in and spits you out wan but satisfied." --Kirkus Reviews , STARRED REVIEW for What You Don''t See "A fast-paced read that''ll take you from intrigued to engrossed in no time flat.It''s a breathtaking read as part of a series that doesn''t pull punches when it comes to race relations in America, but it''s perfect as a stand-alone novel too. If you''re tired of reading mystery books about old white guys, Cass, a Black woman, is a welcome departure." --Reader''s Digest , Best Mystery Books for Runner "Unforgettable.Distinctive, vividly written characters lift this promising debut. Readers will be eager for the sequel." --Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW for Broken Places "Clark''s compelling, suspenseful, and action-packed debut introduces a dogged, tough African American woman investigator who is complex and courageous and surrounded by a family of fascinating misfits.
Fans of Sue Grafton''s Kinsey Millhone or Sara Paretsky''s V.I Warshawski will welcome Cass Raines to their ranks" -- Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW for Broken Places "Allows us to watch Cass still struggle with the fallout of being shot on the job years ago while also telling a fun, well-plotted story about her protecting an Oprah-like local celebrity who isn''t what she seems." --Goodreads, Best of the Year for What You Don''t See "Hard-charging.There''s a nice working-class vibe to Borrowed Time , and the author has a definite flair for characterization. She serves up an entertaining, vivid reminder of what we love about the shamus game in the first place: the street-level gaze, the sardonic running commentary, gobs of local color, characters nailed in a pithy wisecrack or two, and a grand tour of society (warts and all) from dives like Deek''s up to the rarefied stomping grounds of "our betters." And a determined hero tough enough to get the job done.Clark rolls this baby all the way home to a satisfying, action-packed conclusion." --Mystery Scene on Borrowed Time "Strange goings-on escalate into dangerous ones, and Clark takes readers on a suspenseful, often wild ride as Cass pushes for truth and justice.
Fans of Sue Grafton and Sarah Paretsky will delight in the snappy first-person narration and wry wit--and fans of mysteries in general will be happy to discover a writer who deftly combines clever crime-solving, stress-inducing action sequences, nail-biting suspense and lots of love for Chicago." --Bookpage on Borrowed Time "Tracy Clark is good at showcasing the reality of a private investigator''s life--weaving the props and places (seedy diner, the cop shop, the Windy City in all its diversity)--seamlessly into the plot." --CriminalElement.com on Borrowed Time "What Clark does so brilliantly is fully understanding the hardboiled sub-genre.the plot is packed with action and violence, but the characters are quirky and witty and wonderful. Borrowed Time hits every right note." --BookRiot.