Brian Tracey (aka JB Abbott)
@briantracey.bsky.social
Husband, father, business development exec, author and musician. Represented by Terrie Wolf at AKA Literary.
PICKING UP THE PIECES: A JIGSAW PUZZLE COZY MYSTERY written as JB Abbott with Jeff Ayers out Aug 12, 2025.
https://www.briantraceybooks.com/
PICKING UP THE PIECES: A JIGSAW PUZZLE COZY MYSTERY written as JB Abbott with Jeff Ayers out Aug 12, 2025.
https://www.briantraceybooks.com/
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Picking Up the Pieces by J. B. Abbott: 9798892421614 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
A dedicated group of jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts must put their problem-solving skills to the test when one of their own is murdered, for fans of Kate Young and Richard Osman. After her mother’s passin...
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Picking Up the Pieces is available for preorder!
Click link for purchase options.
It's also available for review from NetGalley
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#cozymystery #jigsawpuzzles #whidbeyisland #mysteries #puzzles #cozymysteries
Click link for purchase options.
It's also available for review from NetGalley
tiny.cc/4pe9001
#cozymystery #jigsawpuzzles #whidbeyisland #mysteries #puzzles #cozymysteries
It's official!
The PICKING UP THE PIECES launch will be August 12th at @interabangbooks!
Visit the Interabang website to preorder!
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The PICKING UP THE PIECES launch will be August 12th at @interabangbooks!
Visit the Interabang website to preorder!
#cozymysteries #cosymystery #cozymysteryauthor #JigsawPuzzles #PuzzleLovers #whidbeyisland
#dallasliterary #interabangbooks
July 4, 2025 at 11:19 PM
It's official!
The PICKING UP THE PIECES launch will be August 12th at @interabangbooks!
Visit the Interabang website to preorder!
#cozymysteries #cosymystery #cozymysteryauthor #JigsawPuzzles #PuzzleLovers #whidbeyisland
#dallasliterary #interabangbooks
The PICKING UP THE PIECES launch will be August 12th at @interabangbooks!
Visit the Interabang website to preorder!
#cozymysteries #cosymystery #cozymysteryauthor #JigsawPuzzles #PuzzleLovers #whidbeyisland
#dallasliterary #interabangbooks
Reminder for reviewers, book buyers and librarians. PICKING UP THE PIECES, a Jigsaw Puzzle Mystery is available on NetGalley for review.
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So happy to share this cover with the world. PICKING UP THE PIECES is available for review from NetGalley.
Thank you @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social for such a beautiful design!
@jeffayersauthor.bsky.social
#cozymystery #cozymysteryseries #jigsawpuzzles
Thank you @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social for such a beautiful design!
@jeffayersauthor.bsky.social
#cozymystery #cozymysteryseries #jigsawpuzzles
April 13, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Reminder for reviewers, book buyers and librarians. PICKING UP THE PIECES, a Jigsaw Puzzle Mystery is available on NetGalley for review.
#cozymystery #cozymysteryseries #jigsawpuzzles #booksky #puzzlemystery #cozy #bookreview
#cozymystery #cozymysteryseries #jigsawpuzzles #booksky #puzzlemystery #cozy #bookreview
This is it! The last day to enter for the PICKING UP THE PIECES, A JIGSAW PUZZLE MYSTERY Goodreads Giveaway! Thank you to everyone who's entered. Best of luck!
@crookedlanebooks.bsky.social
#cozymystery #cozymysteries #PuzzleFanatic #jigsawpuzzles #whidbeyisland #puzzlecommunity
@crookedlanebooks.bsky.social
#cozymystery #cozymysteries #PuzzleFanatic #jigsawpuzzles #whidbeyisland #puzzlecommunity
Now through March 16th, Goodreads will be giving away 5 physical copies of PICKING UP THE PIECES, A JIGSAW PUZZLE MYSTERY. Open to any Goodreads member in the US.
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March 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
This is it! The last day to enter for the PICKING UP THE PIECES, A JIGSAW PUZZLE MYSTERY Goodreads Giveaway! Thank you to everyone who's entered. Best of luck!
@crookedlanebooks.bsky.social
#cozymystery #cozymysteries #PuzzleFanatic #jigsawpuzzles #whidbeyisland #puzzlecommunity
@crookedlanebooks.bsky.social
#cozymystery #cozymysteries #PuzzleFanatic #jigsawpuzzles #whidbeyisland #puzzlecommunity
3 more days!
Now through March 16th, Goodreads will be giving away 5 physical copies of PICKING UP THE PIECES, A JIGSAW PUZZLE MYSTERY. Open to any Goodreads member in the US.
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March 14, 2025 at 12:55 AM
3 more days!
Reposted by Brian Tracey (aka JB Abbott)
I just finished the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) @briantracey.bsky.social's forthcoming Picking Up the Pieces (Crooked Lane 8/25/2025). It's a delightful cozy in the Pacific Northwest surrounding the world of puzzles.
February 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I just finished the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) @briantracey.bsky.social's forthcoming Picking Up the Pieces (Crooked Lane 8/25/2025). It's a delightful cozy in the Pacific Northwest surrounding the world of puzzles.
Now through March 16th, Goodreads will be giving away 5 physical copies of PICKING UP THE PIECES, A JIGSAW PUZZLE MYSTERY. Open to any Goodreads member in the US.
goodreads.com/giveaway/enter…#cozymysteryr#cozymysteriese#PuzzleFanatici#jigsawpuzzlese#whidbeyislandn#puzzlecommunityty
goodreads.com/giveaway/enter…#cozymysteryr#cozymysteriese#PuzzleFanatici#jigsawpuzzlese#whidbeyislandn#puzzlecommunityty
https://goodreads.com/giveaway/enter…
March 2, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Now through March 16th, Goodreads will be giving away 5 physical copies of PICKING UP THE PIECES, A JIGSAW PUZZLE MYSTERY. Open to any Goodreads member in the US.
goodreads.com/giveaway/enter…#cozymysteryr#cozymysteriese#PuzzleFanatici#jigsawpuzzlese#whidbeyislandn#puzzlecommunityty
goodreads.com/giveaway/enter…#cozymysteryr#cozymysteriese#PuzzleFanatici#jigsawpuzzlese#whidbeyislandn#puzzlecommunityty
Grateful for the early Picking Up the Pieces reader reviews! Click link to find your favorite place to preorder!
“A great choice for both cozy fans and readers of other mysteries, and of course puzzle lovers.” — First Clue Reviews
#cozymystery #cozymysteries #jigsawpuzzles
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“A great choice for both cozy fans and readers of other mysteries, and of course puzzle lovers.” — First Clue Reviews
#cozymystery #cozymysteries #jigsawpuzzles
tinyurl.com/2274479v
February 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Grateful for the early Picking Up the Pieces reader reviews! Click link to find your favorite place to preorder!
“A great choice for both cozy fans and readers of other mysteries, and of course puzzle lovers.” — First Clue Reviews
#cozymystery #cozymysteries #jigsawpuzzles
tinyurl.com/2274479v
“A great choice for both cozy fans and readers of other mysteries, and of course puzzle lovers.” — First Clue Reviews
#cozymystery #cozymysteries #jigsawpuzzles
tinyurl.com/2274479v
Thank you!
I just finished the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) @briantracey.bsky.social's forthcoming Picking Up the Pieces (Crooked Lane 8/25/2025). It's a delightful cozy in the Pacific Northwest surrounding the world of puzzles.
February 11, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Thank you!
Picking Up the Pieces is available for preorder!
Click link for purchase options.
It's also available for review from NetGalley
tiny.cc/4pe9001
#cozymystery #jigsawpuzzles #whidbeyisland #mysteries #puzzles #cozymysteries
Click link for purchase options.
It's also available for review from NetGalley
tiny.cc/4pe9001
#cozymystery #jigsawpuzzles #whidbeyisland #mysteries #puzzles #cozymysteries
Picking Up the Pieces by J. B. Abbott: 9798892421614 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
A dedicated group of jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts must put their problem-solving skills to the test when one of their own is murdered, for fans of Kate Young and Richard Osman. After her mother’s passin...
tiny.cc
February 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Picking Up the Pieces is available for preorder!
Click link for purchase options.
It's also available for review from NetGalley
tiny.cc/4pe9001
#cozymystery #jigsawpuzzles #whidbeyisland #mysteries #puzzles #cozymysteries
Click link for purchase options.
It's also available for review from NetGalley
tiny.cc/4pe9001
#cozymystery #jigsawpuzzles #whidbeyisland #mysteries #puzzles #cozymysteries
PRE-ORDER SALE!
Today through Friday (2/5-2/7), Barnes & Noble Rewards and Premium Members can Pre-Order, Picking Up the Pieces for 25% off!
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Today through Friday (2/5-2/7), Barnes & Noble Rewards and Premium Members can Pre-Order, Picking Up the Pieces for 25% off!
This applies to original hardcover, paperback publications, audiobooks and eBooks!
Code is PREORDER25
@crookedlanebooks.bsky.social
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Picking Up the Pieces: A Novel|Paperback
A dedicated group of jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts must put their problem-solving skills to the test when one of their own is murdered, for fans of Kate Young and Richard Osman. After her mother's passing...
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February 5, 2025 at 12:48 PM
PRE-ORDER SALE!
Today through Friday (2/5-2/7), Barnes & Noble Rewards and Premium Members can Pre-Order, Picking Up the Pieces for 25% off!
This applies to original hardcover, paperback publications, audiobooks and eBooks!
Code is PREORDER25
@crookedlanebooks.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/64794ba5
Today through Friday (2/5-2/7), Barnes & Noble Rewards and Premium Members can Pre-Order, Picking Up the Pieces for 25% off!
This applies to original hardcover, paperback publications, audiobooks and eBooks!
Code is PREORDER25
@crookedlanebooks.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/64794ba5
So happy to share this cover with the world. PICKING UP THE PIECES is available for review from NetGalley.
Thank you @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social for such a beautiful design!
@jeffayersauthor.bsky.social
#cozymystery #cozymysteryseries #jigsawpuzzles
Thank you @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social for such a beautiful design!
@jeffayersauthor.bsky.social
#cozymystery #cozymysteryseries #jigsawpuzzles
January 31, 2025 at 7:16 PM
So happy to share this cover with the world. PICKING UP THE PIECES is available for review from NetGalley.
Thank you @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social for such a beautiful design!
@jeffayersauthor.bsky.social
#cozymystery #cozymysteryseries #jigsawpuzzles
Thank you @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social for such a beautiful design!
@jeffayersauthor.bsky.social
#cozymystery #cozymysteryseries #jigsawpuzzles
This was very, very good. Both times.
December 3, 2024 at 4:43 AM
This was very, very good. Both times.
A Texas-sized Christmas decoration throw down.
November 30, 2024 at 4:03 AM
A Texas-sized Christmas decoration throw down.
The Christmas trees are up!
Full disclosure: one of them never came down.
Happy Thanksgiving!
#cozymystery #cozymysterywriter #jigsawpuzzle #thrillerwriter #holidayconfusion
Full disclosure: one of them never came down.
Happy Thanksgiving!
#cozymystery #cozymysterywriter #jigsawpuzzle #thrillerwriter #holidayconfusion
November 28, 2024 at 4:35 AM
The Christmas trees are up!
Full disclosure: one of them never came down.
Happy Thanksgiving!
#cozymystery #cozymysterywriter #jigsawpuzzle #thrillerwriter #holidayconfusion
Full disclosure: one of them never came down.
Happy Thanksgiving!
#cozymystery #cozymysterywriter #jigsawpuzzle #thrillerwriter #holidayconfusion
Speaking of preorders, soon there will be a cozy mystery that takes place on Whidbey Island with puzzles and murder, water and trees. Maybe a little mist. And even some Pacific Northwest driftwood to calm the mayhem.
(H/T @leslielutzwrites.bsky.social)
#cozymystery #jigsawpuzzles #whidbeyisland
(H/T @leslielutzwrites.bsky.social)
#cozymystery #jigsawpuzzles #whidbeyisland
November 22, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Speaking of preorders, soon there will be a cozy mystery that takes place on Whidbey Island with puzzles and murder, water and trees. Maybe a little mist. And even some Pacific Northwest driftwood to calm the mayhem.
(H/T @leslielutzwrites.bsky.social)
#cozymystery #jigsawpuzzles #whidbeyisland
(H/T @leslielutzwrites.bsky.social)
#cozymystery #jigsawpuzzles #whidbeyisland
Here's a heads up that COLD BURN, A National Parks Thriller by A.J. Landau (Jeff Ayers @jeffayersauthor.bsky.social and Jon Land) is available for Pre-Order.
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Cold Burn: A National Parks Thriller
Amazon.com: Cold Burn: A National Parks Thriller eBook : Land, Jon, Ayers, Jeff, Landau, A. J.: Books
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November 21, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Here's a heads up that COLD BURN, A National Parks Thriller by A.J. Landau (Jeff Ayers @jeffayersauthor.bsky.social and Jon Land) is available for Pre-Order.
www.amazon.com/Cold-Burn-Na...
#cozymysterywriter #cozymysteries #thrillerwriter #nationalparks
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Love this book. Spooky and scary with great characters. Creepy hotel. Creepier safe. Definitely give it a read. #yahorror #yathriller
Hey folks! I’m a young adult author in the spooky realm of books. SWEETEST DARKNESS came out with Holiday House in September if you want to give it a read, or give me a follow!
November 21, 2024 at 3:03 AM
Love this book. Spooky and scary with great characters. Creepy hotel. Creepier safe. Definitely give it a read. #yahorror #yathriller
Thank you!
So excited to see this announcement!
First post! Why not start with the best news?
PICKING UP THE PIECES, written by yours truly and Jeff Ayers as JB Abbott, will be published by @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social in the Fall of 2025. #cozymystery #jigsawpuzzles #whidbeyisland
PICKING UP THE PIECES, written by yours truly and Jeff Ayers as JB Abbott, will be published by @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social in the Fall of 2025. #cozymystery #jigsawpuzzles #whidbeyisland
November 21, 2024 at 12:04 AM
Thank you!
First post! Why not start with the best news?
PICKING UP THE PIECES, written by yours truly and Jeff Ayers as JB Abbott, will be published by @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social in the Fall of 2025. #cozymystery #jigsawpuzzles #whidbeyisland
PICKING UP THE PIECES, written by yours truly and Jeff Ayers as JB Abbott, will be published by @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social in the Fall of 2025. #cozymystery #jigsawpuzzles #whidbeyisland
November 19, 2024 at 11:47 PM
First post! Why not start with the best news?
PICKING UP THE PIECES, written by yours truly and Jeff Ayers as JB Abbott, will be published by @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social in the Fall of 2025. #cozymystery #jigsawpuzzles #whidbeyisland
PICKING UP THE PIECES, written by yours truly and Jeff Ayers as JB Abbott, will be published by @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social in the Fall of 2025. #cozymystery #jigsawpuzzles #whidbeyisland