Author: Robert Dugoni
Genre: Suspense
Type: eBook
Series: #7 in the Tracy Crosswhite series
Source: NetGalley
Publisher: Thomas and Mercer
First Published: February 4, 2020
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Book Description from GoodReads: The last time homicide detective Tracy Crosswhite was in Cedar Grove, it was to see her sister’s killer put behind bars. Now she’s returned for a respite and the chance to put her life back in order for herself, her attorney husband, Dan, and their new daughter. But tragic memories soon prove impossible to escape.
Dan is drawn into representing a local merchant whose business is jeopardized by the town’s revitalization. And Tracy is urged by the local PD to put her own skills to work on a new case: the brutal murder of a police officer’s wife and local reporter who was investigating a cold-case slaying of a young woman. As Tracy’s and Dan’s cases crisscross, Tracy’s trail becomes dangerous. It’s stirring up her own haunted past and a decades-old conspiracy in Cedar Grove that has erupted in murder. Getting to the truth is all that matters. But what’s Tracy willing to risk as a killer gets closer to her and threatens everyone she loves?
My Rating: 3 stars
My Review: I'm an avid fan of Robert Dugoni. If he writes it, I will read it. A Cold Trail is the seventh book in his popular suspense series which follows tough-as-nails police detective Tracy Crosswhite.
A few reviewers call this a standalone, but I disagree. There are several references which new readers won't understand if they haven't read the earlier books. Background is especially important because Tracy heads back to her hometown in this latest book - the place where her sister was brutally murdered many years ago (not a spoiler - the first book is titled My Sister's Grave).
This is a story about small town dark secrets and Tracy's personal demons, but I missed the old Tracy - the Tracy who was full of grit, sass and confidence. This time out, Tracy shares a lot of the spotlight with her husband Dan and his legal case. I like Dan but felt that his POV overshadowed Tracy's and the legal aspect dragged for me. We also see a bit of Tracy struggling with the balance of motherhood and work but it's on the periphery of the story. What we do see is Dan, uncharacteristically, being an arse and 'mom shaming' Tracy for wanting to go back to work. Oh Dan, really?!
Overall, this is a good addition to the series - just not my favourite. I liked being back in Tracy's hometown (and enjoyed the addition of Faz and Vera). This series remains one of my favourite suspense series but I'm hoping future books go back to showing Tracy's independent, tough and sassy side. Moms can be tough, sassy and even smart-assy too.
A few reviewers call this a standalone, but I disagree. There are several references which new readers won't understand if they haven't read the earlier books. Background is especially important because Tracy heads back to her hometown in this latest book - the place where her sister was brutally murdered many years ago (not a spoiler - the first book is titled My Sister's Grave).
This is a story about small town dark secrets and Tracy's personal demons, but I missed the old Tracy - the Tracy who was full of grit, sass and confidence. This time out, Tracy shares a lot of the spotlight with her husband Dan and his legal case. I like Dan but felt that his POV overshadowed Tracy's and the legal aspect dragged for me. We also see a bit of Tracy struggling with the balance of motherhood and work but it's on the periphery of the story. What we do see is Dan, uncharacteristically, being an arse and 'mom shaming' Tracy for wanting to go back to work. Oh Dan, really?!
Overall, this is a good addition to the series - just not my favourite. I liked being back in Tracy's hometown (and enjoyed the addition of Faz and Vera). This series remains one of my favourite suspense series but I'm hoping future books go back to showing Tracy's independent, tough and sassy side. Moms can be tough, sassy and even smart-assy too.
Disclaimer: My sincere thanks to the publisher, Thomas and Mercer for providing me with a complimentary digital copy of this title in exchange for my honest review.
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