Live Bait (A Monkeewrench Novel) by P. J. Tracy

In the heart of Minneapolis, detectives Leo Magozzi and Gino Rolseth find themselves in a state of ennui following their recent triumph in cracking the complex Monkeewrench case. Their once-thrilling jobs have settled into a routine, leaving them craving the adrenaline rush of a new challenge. Just as they grapple with their restlessness, a new mystery surfaces that ignites their instincts.

A series of seemingly random murders disrupt the quiet of the city, pulling them back into the depths of a chilling investigation. As they delve deeper, they uncover a web of connections that suggests their case is intertwined with a dark plot far beyond their initial comprehension. The detectives must navigate treacherous waters, confronting not only a cunning killer but also their own feelings of stagnation.

Amidst the chaos, the duo reaches out to the tech-savvy team at Monkeewrench, who are equally intrigued by the unfolding events. Their partnership reveals that the key to unraveling the mystery might lie within the digital landscape that has become an essential tool in modern crime-solving.

As the tension mounts and the stakes rise, Magozzi and Rolseth must rely on their instincts, their teamwork, and their determination to bring justice to a city on the brink of fear. The journey leads them through unexpected twists, testing their skills and resolve in a race against time. In a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, only the sharpest minds can turn the tide in a sinister plot that goes deeper than they could have ever imagined.