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Pamela Statz

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Pamela Statz grew up in Wisconsin and attended UW Madison earning degrees in Journalism and History. Pamela has worked in media and advertising for Lucasfilm, WIRED, Nike, and Wieden+Kennedy. She currently splits her time between Portland and Manzanita, Oregon, with her husband Justin Graham and their giant dog Hooper. “Thorn City” is her first novel. Connect at pamelastatz.com.

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Pamela Statz I’m almost finished with a sequel to “Thorn City”. It picks up about eight months after the first book ends and brings back the heroes and villains fr…moreI’m almost finished with a sequel to “Thorn City”. It picks up about eight months after the first book ends and brings back the heroes and villains from book one, as well as a few new characters who bring chaos and destruction to my heroes’ lives. (less)
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Thorn City

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My First Year in Thorn City

My debut thriller Thorn City has been in the wild for one year, and it has set the world literally on fire. Dry martinis are now the official drink of Oregon, young party goers everywhere are blotting with disposable toilet seat covers, and artisanal organic cocaine is the new kale.

Clearly, I’m just kidding. Thorn City may not have changed the world, but it certainly has changed mine.
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Published on May 14, 2025 11:41 Tags: dysfunctional-families, martini, mother-children, mystery, oregon, portland, statz, thorn-city, thriller

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Thorn City by Pamela Statz
"A fast, funny, and slightly chaotic ride through Portland’s weirder side!

If you like stories that are fast, clever, and just a little bit bonkers, in the best way, this is a great pick. Bonus points if you’re familiar with Portland, but it’s enterta" Read more of this review »
Thorn City by Pamela Statz
"I typically don't go for mystery books, but Thorn City is a page turner. I read it in one sitting and didn't once feel like putting it down. The pacing is great, and as a Portlander I feel like the city is represented authentically with its unique ch" Read more of this review »
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Tangled Darkness by M.M. Desch
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MM Desch's debut is a twisty page turner that will keep you on your toes. The characters are full and realized, the action is packed with insider knowledge. It's a perfect summer read and I can't wait to see what Desch writes next. ...more
Thorn City by Pamela Statz
"A fun, fast-paced read of murder and miscues!
Read this quick page-turner on a plane ride from PDX to NYC. This would be a fun film to make, especially since it showcases Portland."
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"If you're like me, a mystery-thriller reader who loves a fast pace, compelling storyline, and prose infused with mischievous humor, you'll love Thorn City. I'd get to the end of a chapter and couldn't put it down. Get ready for less sleep! The charac" Read more of this review »
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