Dead Reckoning in Frederick
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(The World’s Toughest Book Critics)
Taut, riveting story in which apparitions and corporeal baddies remain comparably terrifying.”
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A paranormal team’s investigation into spirits in Maryland exposes nefarious deeds that come with a human threat in this suspense novel.
When the Frederick County Landmarks Foundation suspects “something” is wrong with one of its historical buildings, the Dulany Paranormal Team takes the case. . . .The author grounds the paranormal sleuths with signs of their expertise, like relevant terminology: apport (an object appearing through spiritual means) versus asport (an object that a ghost takes or moves). But along with the realism, there are wonderful instances of spookiness; Read full book review
Lies Beneath Ellicott City
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(The World’s Toughest Book Critics)
A serpentine whodunit with amateur sleuthing, plenty of satisfying suspense, and more adventures ahead.”
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A teenager and his uncle investigate a Maryland murder with dangerous implications.
Dedicated to “victims of corporate greed and environmental destruction,” author and licensed acupuncturist Allen’s (The Yeti Quotient, 2011) novel incorporates elements of corruption, deception, avarice, and heroism, beginning with the at-gunpoint kidnapping of ecological engineer Andrew “Andy” Harrington . . . The tale is smoothly written in clipped chapters with lots of homespun tidbits, informational asides on the semantics of hydraulic fracturing, and vivid, politically charged backlash and environmental intrigue. Read full book review
The Yeti Quotient
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briskly paced… expositions of the internal workings of the U.S. government—specifically the Senate and the lobbies—indicate exhaustive research or familiarity with the halls of power. Allen has a knack for keeping the reader enthralled by the suspense.”
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“P.J. Allen’s second novel confirms her as a first rate storyteller. This mystery depicts the difference between doing good for people versus doing well for the oligarchs, with action in Nepal and China, churned up by political machinations in Washington, DC. The story mirrors what’s going on right now with the 1% trying to control and extract extreme monetary gain from natural resources that can be used to benefit everyone.
In Allen’s first novel, Deadly Untruths, she went straight to the White House to provide the antagonists; in this one, the antagonists are the dealmakers who profit from political decisions that they in fact design. Allen’s mix of current affairs, insight into the human condition, irony, and humor makes for an enjoyable and cathartic read. You’ll feel like you’ve been there!”
Deadly Untruths
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From the very start, scathing descriptions point to a suspicious character: the megalomaniacal, socially obnoxious vice president intent on creating a new world order in the Middle East. Andie is a woman with a million questions, which the author skillfully compresses into succinct, probing bursts. Her quick, inquisitive mind will appeal to readers, and it won’t be long before they share her zeal to uncover the truth. This battle of good versus evil wrapped in fast-paced prose might find an audience with anti-government conspiracy theorists.”
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“Michael Crichton step aside. There is a new novel writer named P. J. Allen that is now your competition. I’ve enjoyed the Crichton books but now I have a new author to follow. The book was hard to put down. It would make a good movie. I kept wanting to know what was going to happen next. I’ve started on the next book and it is even better. The book is called The Yeti Quotient again by P. J. Allen. The book makes me want to travel to Nepal. I can imagine being there already.”
“You need to read this interesting yet entertaining book and uncover the deadly untruths. Excellent critique of the administration in Washington and their use/abuse of the media, written with such style it gives even the most cynical reader a chill. The fledgling author P.J. Allen will keep you turning pages late into the night and have you waiting impatiently for her next book.”
“I was pleased and impressed with this novel. Deadly Untruths uses compelling story telling to convey a lot of truths about the state of mainstream media coverage, with its focus on silly distraction as it neglects serious events that are shaping our world and affecting our lives. The story starts out solidly, with characters and action developing in Washington, DC and a war zone, then the pace quickly accelerates as events, characters, and the inevitable tension between hiding and exposing big secrets becomes a life-and-death race to a surprising conclusion. This is a great summer read – and very timely given current events. I’m looking forward to another one by this author.”