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Mash Up (Detective Qigiq Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Joe Klingler (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 1 of 4: Detective Qigiq

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Kandy "Action" Dreeson of SFPD homicide gets a quirky partner when Qigiq moves south from Alaska to immerse himself in all things digital, keenly aware that even a 30-something detective is soon obsolete in the rampant world of hi-tech crime.

When a musician arrives at the police station holding a brown box and screaming about her missing roommate, the detectives are sucked into a torrent of cyber-clues from Amazon shipping policy to Zoom meetings. While dodging threats to their lives with each deciphered bit, they grow closer to dangerous forces that trade money for murder and secrecy for seduction.

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Awards for Mash Up

2016 Winner: Beverly Hills Book Awards-Best Thriller
2016 Finalist: Next Generation Indie Book Awards-Second Novel
2016 Paris Book Festival: Honorable Mention-General Fiction
2016 Finalist: Eric Hoffer Book Award
2015 Winner: National Indie Excellence Awards-Best Thriller

Praise for Mash Up

"Klingler's new thriller is a ride into the dark side of computers and comedy. Klingler's plot definitely has a Quentin Tarantino-feel to it."--San Francisco Book Review (5 of 5 stars)

"Klingler is skilled at writing action scenes. He puts the reader directly in the line of fire, and he doesn't let up...Anyone interested in thrillers or police procedurals will find much to appreciate in this newest Qigiq installment."--Foreword Clarion Reviews (4 Star ****)

"Klingler makes supreme use of his tech knowledge in a grisly mystery that strives to address the ethics of content ownership. His effortlessly clever prose makes the subject thoroughly entertaining...a thoughtful, well-constructed tale."--Kirkus Reviews

"[Klingler] has fantastic talent for imbuing wit into situations that normally wouldn't be witty...almost every character offers some sort of unique perspective and really great moments where I laughed aloud. If you can make me laugh while simultaneously making me wonder what the hell is going on, then I'll read any book you have to write. The author's writing style actually reminds me a little of Dean Koontz, if you take out Koontz's supernatural leanings."--Literature Typeface

"Cleverly designed, Mash Up is the perfect detective read, as well as a classic addition to the noir genre."--San Francisco Book Review

About the Author

Joe Klingler has been a medical researcher and a software developer for film and video production. His novels examine the interplay of modern technology and the ways good and bad people choose to use it. Mash Up was inspired by a white Napster logo on a black T-shirt. RATS, his debut novel, took form after reading the story of a young boy injured by leftover war ordnance.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00I2E19Q0
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cartosi LLC; 1st edition (January 25, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 25, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1286 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 467 pages

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- #1,035 in Technothrillers (Kindle Store)
- #1,856 in Technothrillers (Books)
- #7,138 in Police Procedurals (Kindle Store)

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JOE KLINGLER is the author of the award-winning NomaD Thrillers: RATS and FLEE; the Qigiq Detective series: Mash Up, Tune Up, Burn Up, and Lock Up; and the noir mystery Missing Mona, introducing budding private eye Tommy Cuda. Interested in words on paper since reading The God Machine as a kid, Joe went on to study music and computer science. His background forms the foundation of action-packed novels centered on real-world issues of technology, ownership, privacy, and computer-augmented human power.

With a talent for engaging, realistic dialogue, strong characters, and socially impactful plots, Klingler creates exciting mysteries and thrillers that keep readers thinking about What happens next? Why did that happen? and OMG—That could really happen! deep, deep into the night.

When not writing at his home in California or his native Ohio, Joe plays guitar and rides motorcycles wherever the road takes him.

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suziqn6

Totally unexpected, but worth it!

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2016

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I received a free copy of this book through a multi-author give away and voluntarily chose to review. Joe Klinger writes well; he also has the knowledge to make the land of computers make sense to someone like me, who merely uses them. This the longest eBook I have read at this point, which is neither good or bad, but I was surprised as the cover misled me. I figured it for a short and light read. That realization hit after about six pages and I realized I was in for a ride. Here are the things I didn't like, just to get them out of the way. I had trouble remembering how to pronounce Qigiq. Every time I saw the name it stopped me, which interrupted the flow of the book for me. That's my problem, not the authors'. There was a lot of technical information about computers and programming. At first I was wanting to stop reading, but I am stubborn! I decided to change my attitude and looked at it as a way to learn; it was much better then, as I was gaining an understanding I hadn't had before. Again, my problem, not the authors'. As I sit here and think about being honest in my review, I realize the negatives I listed are with myself and attitude. It's hard to be honest with myself; however, I am going to let the previous statements stand as a guide to my thought processes as I thought about this book. There's a part of me screaming, " Why is this so hard?!". Then I realize that child doesn't like being challenged! Most things come easy for me, but the workings of programming and the world of " how" the internet functions is an ignorance area for me. Part of me resents being challenged, but the larger part of me accepted the challenge and gained a bit more knowledge, part of why I read. This was just harder. So, I end up being grateful for the length and the information contained therein. The writing prowess of Klinger is great; he handles descriptions, conversations, and a twisting plot with finesse. It will be interesting to see if the characters grow as they work together in other books. I recommend this book to serious mystery fans with the warning that you are in for a different twist in a mystery.

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Karl

Wild and crazy cops and criminals!

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2015

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I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review. I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars because I thought some of the down and dirty sex was unrealistic, but then it could be me who is unrealistic.

The characters are great. Lots of diversity in geeks, cops and criminals. The plot gets techy sometimes, but it is very interesting. I learned a lot about the music business and how illegality stifles it. The cop partners are terrific, although I would have loved more back story on Kandy about how she became who she is. Qugiq was really interesting and a bit more back story would have been great for him too.

The crimes were compelling and diverse. They took place all over the country and the suspense was great right to the end. I definitely plan to read more from Joe Klinger! He knows how to weave a compelling tale and keep you guessing. How do I give it 4.5 stars?

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lovetoread

Action-packed, good writing, but preachy

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2014

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A mash up of your favorite action movies. A mash up of your favorite detective novels. A mash up of character types. A mash up of plot lines.

This book was ok with me. Here's what I liked: the plot lines were a bit different. Being a professional musician, I appreciated the music descriptions and portraying the life of a young musician. I liked the main detective character and his partner. I liked the San Francisco local and descriptions. I liked the banter between most of the characters. It was a page turning, action-packed book. I loved the use of all of the modern technology, including the "virus" created to shame music pirates.

I also liked the author's writing style. He is great at describing things and places and action.

What I didn't like: oh my gosh was this preachy!!!!! I get the whole "stealing music off of the internet is bad thing" (I'm a professional musician). And after the first few chapters, the reader gets it, too. But then Chapter 36 is devoted purely to "those who steal music are evil and must be punished." And then 3/4 through the book, we are still being told about the deplorable act of stealing music (and books, movies, videos, pictures…) off of the internet. Quite heavy handed!!!

I felt the action scenes were a bit too much for the streets of San Francisco, not as realistic as the plots, and definitely taken from the big screen all action movies (Bourne Trilogy, etc.). By action, I mean scene after scene of someone hunting down the main character via automobile, gun, stalking, and I won't give the rest away. This may appeal to some readers! I felt it was over the top.

The mid-section of the book seems repetitive in action and storyline. There's a lot of men in their thirties lusting over young 20 somethings who are willing to get the attention to bankroll their lives. The book gets going again in the last third. Exciting, though implausible finish.

I would have liked more back story on both Qigiq and Kandy. I'm fine with the ending, though it seemed rather open-ended (sequel maybe?). But I never got a good sense of why Qigiq was in San Fran, other than he needed to learn more about modern technology. And Kandy's character could have used more depth. Why is she such a cool bad ass? How did she get to where she is? More time on their backstory would have been preferable to the preachy music piracy diatribe.

The edition I read had some quotation errors, a few typos, and a big problem with using the word Afro American.

I would probably read a sequel to this, especially if I could learn more about Qigiq and Kandy.

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AJ Norton

Excellent series starter

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2023

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Can stand alone - no cliffhangers - but I want to read the rest of the series! Moves fast, kept my interest, introduces several interesting characters. Enjoy!

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Thorough and exciting

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024

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Kept me up late to finish, one of the highest praises I can give any book. Delightfully Confusing plot with multiple crime sequences partially related. Difficult to keep them straight, and yet wonderfully constructed so that they all work. Descriptive details occasionally missing and confusing, but eventually all put together.

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JR

A really awesome story

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024

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The author has created an amazing and innovative plot to go with an amazing group of characters making this hard to put down

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Not Your Run of the Mill Crime Thriller

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2023

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Odd couple cop partnership works surprisingly well in hi tech police procedural. Satisfying mix of music appreciation, ambiguous morality and grisly murders in complex digital piracy thriller.

Dugg Smith

I love this writer!

Reviewed in Australia on March 14, 2019

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His characters are so vivid and real. The stories so detailed and unpredictably entertaining and engrossing. I am alway sorry when I finish a book. I want to see what they do tomorrow. I have read them all now, I think. Hurry Mr. Klingler, I need another one!

jeanniell

Silicon What?

Reviewed in France on June 18, 2015

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‘Qigiq worries he is once again in over his head’. Oh how I sympathise. Somebody else who feels his phone is smarter than he is. The Inuit hero of Joe Klinger’s novel –just call him Q – is one half of a delectable cop duo. His Californian partner–her name’s Kandy–wears skin-tight shirts, kick-ass boots and drives like a Parisian. If you’re the kind of reader who lovers three dimensional characters, especially when they’re teamed up in a double act, this book’s a joy.
The story begins with a sadistic techno-killer loose on the streets of San Francisco. Yes, there’s a lot of gore (close your eyes), yes, there’s a lot of clever stuff about computers and music (make notes, learn something new.) Our two detectives must literally race against time to prevent more murders in this original, vividly-written thriller which keeps you guessing till the end. Squeeze into Kandy’s souped-up Mini, jump on the back of Q’s Moto Guzzi, listen to the revs, smell the rubber and hang on for dear life.

John

qigiq

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2023

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Great read kept you thinking all the way through the story.two good characters as detectives.Will certainly look for the next book

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