More Praise for Theresa Schwegel and
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“A unique vision of Chicago on virtually every page.”—Chicago Tribune
“Schwegel’s writing style is sharp and often funny…It’s [her] ability to nail down Chicago that gives her book a unique vitality.”—Chicago Tribune
“[Sloane Pearson] is a fighter…[her] pugnacious temperament happens to suit the situation here, which has the scrappy officer standing up for the traumatized victims.”—The New York Times
“Theresa Schwegel has fashioned an unusual blend of crime thriller and police procedural…Her ingenious character-driven plotting will earn your admiration.”—San Diego Union-Tribune
“Schwegel is an edgy, adventurous writer, which is good news if you’re tired of reading police novels that all seem alike…The real appeal, here, is Pearson, who’s smart, tough and unconventional. Schwegel is talented writer who’s brave enough to try new things...And she’s only going to be better.”—The Arizona Republic
“Schwegel can out-hard-boil the best of them, from Chandler to Connelly, and the intensity of her character’s father complex rivals Ross Macdonald’s. Few women writers can match her, and few men either. ”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
‘PERSON OF INTEREST
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
“A terrifically vigorous plot...a high-stakes story of risk and suspicion, told with rich, insightful detail.”—Janet Maslin, The New York Times
“Riveting...nail-biting, emotionally dense.”—Chicago Sun Times
“Fascinating...Schwegel’s gaining ground as one of the most compelling young authors in a highly competitive genre.”—USA Today
“Quickening suspense...vivid characterizations [that] lift the thriller plot to literary-novel status.”—Entertainment Weekly
“Eminently readable....an indisputable crime fiction tour de force.”—Chicago Tribune
“This pitch perfect portrait of a family in crisis reinforces Schwegel’s position as one of today’s top authors of hard boiled police procedurals.” —Publishers Weekly
“In her third novel, Schwegel ventures away from genre conventions, offering a hybrid with believably complex characters and an effective sense of perilous unpredictability.” —Kirkus Reviews
“In Schwegel’s capable hands, her story never falters...This is noir fiction at its best.” —Library Journal
“A tough, hard-bitten story...unflinching, riveting.”—Boston Globe
“Exciting, excellent, gritty.” —Lansing State Journal
“A thrilling tale punctuated by brisk action and believable characters...Person of Interest shows why Schwegel has become an author to watch.”—South Florida Sun-Sentinel
PROBABLE CAUSE
“Schwegel spins a taut and muscular tale that explores the dark side of law enforcement. The cast is convincing, the suspense is unrelenting, the result is top-flight entertainment.” —The San Diego Union-Tribune
“Schwegel skillfully tightens the plot screws.”—Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times
“Genuinely intriguing.”—Publishers Weekly
“Beautifully plotted …great characters…nuance and depth.”—Globe And Mail (Toronto)
OFFICER DOWN
Winner of the Edgar Award for Best First Novel
“Schwegel makes an impressive debut with this dark and gritty thriller.” —San Diego Union-Tribune
“Readers can at last enjoy a tough-gal yarn with heaps of moral ambiguity and good guys gone bad.” —San Francisco Chronicle
“[A] hard-edged take on the police novel.” —Rocky Mountain News
“Schwegel, who writes about police work with authority, has also created a tough and original character.” —Chicago Tribune
“Layers of betrayal and mistrust…Officer Down is not for those who want their heroines unsullied and idealized, but is an excellent choice for contemporary noir fans.” —Baltimore Sun
“A powerful and compelling first effort that promises good things to come from Schwegel.”
—Chicago Sun-Times
“Instantly engrossing…Mack’s voice is rough and real, conveying both her tough cookie persona and the authentic emotions behind her street face…. An impressive, gripping first novel.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Officer Down is the best crime novel I’ve read in a long time. Theresa Schwegel captures the soul of Chicago’s streets through the eyes of a distinctly vulnerable, if hardened cop. This author has big things ahead of her.” —David Ellis, author of In the Company of Liars
“Credible cop background and evocative Chicago scenes add to the pleasures of this memorable first novel.” —Booklist
“Tough and dark and wickedly funny . . . Theresa Schwegel is a major new talent.” —Scott Phillips, author of Cottonwood
