Cut, Paste, Kill

Written by Marshall Karp

Narrated by Tom Stechschulte

An ex-writer/producer for television, Marshall Karp is the bestselling author of three hit Lomax and Biggs mysteries,
including the uproarious series debut, The Rabbit Factory. Booklist hails their fourth adventure as possibly the first “hardboiled scrapbooking mystery.”

LAPD detectives Mike Lomax and Terry Biggs have their work cut out for themselves this time. A killer bent on
dispensing justice to those who have evaded criminal prosecution is on the loose, and the bodies are stacking up. The only
clue at the scene of each crime is an elaborate scrapbook that contains meticulously detailed accounts of the victims’ crimes.
As luck would have it, Lomax and Biggs’ hunt for the killer leads them to a scrapbooking inmate eager to cut a deal. But
could she be leading them down a garden path?

A deft blend of police procedural and buddy comedy, Cut, Paste, Kill finds Karp in top form. Narrator Tom Stechschulte
doesn’t miss a beat while delivering Karp’s taut, quick-witted dialogue.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Mar 4, 2011
• ISBN: 9781449866730

Marshall Karp

Marshall Karp cocreated and coauthored the first six books in the #1 bestselling NYPD Red series with James Patterson. Starting with NYPD Red 7: The Murder Sorority, Marshall became the sole author of the series, which features Detectives Kylie MacDonald and Zach Jordan as members of an of an elite squad sworn to “protect and serve New York’s rich and famous.” Marshall is also the author of five books in the critically acclaimed Lomax and Biggs mystery series, featuring LAPD Detectives Mike Lomax and Terry Biggs, who work homicide out of the famed Los Angeles Hollywood Division. For over twenty years Marshall has worked closely with the international charity Vitamin Angels, providing tens of millions of mothers and children around the globe with lifesaving vitamins and nutrients. More at www.KarpKills.com.

Reviews for Cut, Paste, Kill

[dorie.craig · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

In this one Lomax and Biggs are investigating a series of murders committed by someone leaving behind a scrapbook of the murder victim's dastardly crime. Big Jim is pushing Mike to propose to Diana, and a little girl enters into Mike and Diana's hearts. As always Marshall Karp provides a fun and breezy read. I was a bit disappointed in two things: 1) I figured out the murders way too early, and 2) I had hoped Mike would at least propose to Diana by the end of the book. But as always I enjoyed the book and look forward to the next in the series. Hopefully Mike will come to his senses by then.

[cathyskye · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

When it comes to the too-brief Lomax and Biggs mystery series, you can always count on dialogue that snap-crackle-pops, and plenty of wit to make you laugh out loud. Team that with a smooth fast pace and a firecracker of a mystery, and you've got a book that won't let you go until you turn the last page. This is Mike and Terry's show, but that doesn't keep other characters from hogging the limelight. Mike's dad, Big Jim Lomax, is a law unto himself, and if you've got any sense, you won't eat one of Big Jim's Famous Cajun Cows on a Bun. Let his son Mike tell you why: "The last time I ate one of your burgers it burned the hair right off my chest. From the inside. Hold the Cajun on ours." See what I mean? I think I'll pass. I like spicy, not incendiary.In this fourth book, Mike learns a side to his personality that he never knew he had, and it's all due to a little girl named Sophie. If Sophie can't charm you, no one can. Trust me. I'm not necessarily child friendly, but Sophie turned me into a believer.I do need to temper my Lomax and Biggs Admiration Society tribute just a bit though. I did find that the final mile to the killer stretched the rubber band of my credulity until I got snapped on the end of my nose. What did I do when that happened and I was faced with a few too many plot twists? I dove right back in. If you're in the mood for funny, fast, and mysterious, you can't go wrong with Lomax and Biggs. You're in the mood? Good! Do you have to start at the beginning with The Rabbit Factory? Technically, no. But if you love to laugh as much as I do, why deny yourself?

[fmrox · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

LA Detectives Lomax and Biggs investigate the murder of a British diplomat who got away with murder.Good story and characterization. Humorous and entertaining. But the climax was a bit incredulous for my taste. I need something a little more realistic like he other stories. Still a good read. Can't wait for number five.

[janetarmentani · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Great story, I totally didn't expect the ending and the characters are a hoot to read.

[jmcclain19 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Karp is one of the funniest writers out there and that continues with his fourth installment of the Lomax and Biggs series. This time it's scrapbookers that feel the slice of his biting comedy. It's not too graphic, continuously funny and loaded with intrigue right until the end. Definitely a recommendation for any crime fiction fans looking for a laugh.