Andy Straka
More Reviews"Andy Straka soars to wonderful heights with his latest Pavlicek tale." --Midwest Book Review "Frank Pavlicek is a breath of fresh air in the field of private eye fiction — witty, sharp and flesh-and-blood real. It's a delight to see him back in action in Andy Straka's compelling third installment in the series, Cold Quarry." — Jeffery Deaver "Cold Quarry is like the falcons in flight Andy Straka writes so knowledgeably about; soaring, observing, feinting — then slicing through the sky for the kill...An intriguing series featuring the likeable Frank Pavlicek and the ancient sport of falconry." — C. J. Box "Spencer fans take hold, there is a new kid on the block!" — Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin "I couldn't put it down! From a single act of murder — a falconer lying dead in the lonely woods of West Virginia — to the highest stakes imaginable in a post-9/ — Steve Hamilton, Edgar-winning author "Pavlicek's interest in birds sets the character apart from other fictional detectives... Straka's writing is engaging... He even manages to throw in twists and turns readers may not see coming." — Charleston Sunday Gazette/ "Touches of wit lighten the dead-serious suspense in this frightenly real post-9/ — more! monthly magazine "The book's title [A Killing Sky] comes from the sky's appearance at a time of day when falcons and hawks like to hunt... and the imagery hits its mark, just as Frank's redtailed hawk, Armistead, hits hers near the wholly satisfactory end of this engaging and involving story." —Reviewing the Evidence "Expert plotting, three-dimensional characters and a plausible story make A Killing Sky soar... Straka wisely uses Frank's interest in falconry as a bonus to his solid private detective novel, providing us a good history and knowledge of the sport... By studying birds of prey, Frank has a more astute knowledge of the way humans prey on each other, which Straka expertly weaves into this enjoyable mystery." —South Florida Sun-Sentinel "Andy Straka has learned something about writing from falconry. His storytelling is as sharp and strong as talons, and once he's got you in his grip, he never lets go. A Killing Sky is sure to confirm his status as one of the rising stars of the mystery genre." — Rick Riordan, Edgar, Anthony, and Shamus Award Winning author "Aside from good writing, an interesting plot, and the unusual aspect of the falconry, it's nice to see someone come along with a new P.I. who is not drowning in wisecracks. Andy Straka has managed to avoid the more obvious clichés of the genre while continuing to pay homage to the conventions of it ... Straka should be proud." — Robert J. Randisi, Founder of the Private Eye Writers of America "Quirky character, romantic hobby, twisty plot — Straka writes a good novel. He sees and shows the detail. His writing style is clean, at times lyrical….a winner..." — C-Ville News & Arts Weekly, Charlottesville, VA "Just in time for vacation reading ... filled with beautiful descriptions of the area, interesting information of falcons and their training and brutally honest portrayals of people, Straka offers us a modern hero, who shows us that dirt roads can indeed be mean streets. A pleasure to recommend..." — Kate's Mystery Books Newsletter, Cambridge |
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