I have read In Her Tracks, it's the 8th book about detective Tracy Crosswhite in Seattle by Robert Dugoni. Why have I not started this series earlier? I don't know but I discovered Dugoni just two years ago and did not have the time to read his earlier work. Now it comes back to bite me. This is the first book in this series I have tried and it's really great. Now I feel that I must read the first seven, they are that good. In this book Tracy returns to work after maternity leave and find that her captain is trying to get rid of her. She ends up doing cold cases but are they cold? This is a well written book I really like the fact that the detective isn't divorced and alcoholic. I am so tired of that. This is only the second series I read set in Seattle and in this one it does not rain very much? I really recommend that you try this series. I must thank @robertdugoni for writing this book and @netgalley and #ThomasAndMercer for giving me this advance copy.

When you've found a series you enjoy, opening the first page of the newest edition never fails to be a treat. That in mind, I set aside my practice of reading advance review copies from NetGalley in order of nearest release date and moved this one up a few notches just to make myself happy. Now I'm done, and yes, I am - in fact, I enjoyed this one a little bit more than most.

Detective Tracy Crosswhite, who's been on maternity leave and leave to deal with PTSD, gets back to work in the Violent Crimes Department of the Seattle Police Department. While she was gone, her much-disliked boss (the feeling is mutual) has brought in someone to fill in while she was gone and now claims her old job is no longer available. Instead, he offers her reassignment in the department's cold case unit, which he clearly hopes she'll turn down and resign. She's tempted to do just that, until she talks with the officer who's retiring and decides it might not be such a bad gig after all.

Immediately, she zeroes in on a case involving a five-year-old girl who disappeared in a Halloween corn maze while in her father's care. Both he and his ex-wife, the girl's mother, were suspects at the time (especially since the parents were almost vicious in their dislike of each other), but no charges were ever brought and the girl has remained missing. A second case, the disappearance of two local prostitutes, catches her eye as well. If those cases weren't enough, soon thereafter, Tracy's old partner Kinsington Rowe, asks for her help with a current case of a female jogger who disappeared on or near a rather remote trail. It isn't long before her boss steps in and insists that she stick to her cold cases, but it's time enough for her to see some similarities between the missing jogger and the two missing hookers years earlier.

From that point on, there's plenty of action, twists and turns as Tracy and Kins do their investigative thing and bump up against some really nasty suspects. Tracy may be getting a little older (this is the eighth book in the series, after all), but she certainly hasn't lost her edge. If it matters, I think this one can be read as a standalone for those unfamiliar with the series - but I'll add, as is my custom, that it's always best to start at the beginning. As for me, I'll just say thanks to the publisher, via NetGalley, for allowing me to read and review another one. Good job once again!

In Her Tracks will give you details how police deal with their cases. You'll find the characters true to life. Lots of twist that might surprise you.

"Not everyone can be saved, Tracy."

I love Robert Dugoni, I love the Tracy Crosswhite series, and I'm thrilled to see In Her Tracks appears to be getting very good ratings from beta readers. So...it breaks my heart to do this, but I have to say it.

I didn't love this novel.

Compared to most of the other books in this series, this one felt clunky. There were so many story lines...and though they eventually all came together, it wasn't smooth sailing getting there. This was also the first time I haven't really enjoyed Tracy's character. She came across a little too cocky. I didn't find any of the story threads particularly riveting, and because there were so many, most weren't thoroughly fleshed out.

And then there were weird little instances of things that simply didn't make sense. For instance, Tracy was told she'd had a panic attack, yet she'd never heard of one. I'm fairly certain most officers have to undergo some medical training...so for a medaled detective to have never heard of a panic attack seems more than a little implausible to me.

Oh, and I figured everything out really early...from all the threads. So there was that. Meh.

Please don't get me wrong...this isn't a bad story. BUT! I don't feel it stands up to the others in the series. It simply doesn't have the spark or that initial grip that the most of the others did (I also didn't care for book five, Close to Home.)

Anyway, if you enjoy this series, this is still worth reading. And if you haven't...what are you waiting for? It's Robert-freaking-Dugoni.

2.5 stars
Available April 20, 2021

My heartfelt thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for my review copy.

This book is the eighth in the Tracy Crosswhite series. It’s perfect for those that enjoy a straightforward police procedural.
Tracy has just returned to work and is assigned to cold cases as her previous position in Violent Crimes has been taken. She picks two cases to re-investigate- the disappearance of a five year old daughter and the disappearance of two prostitutes. Meanwhile, she gets pulled into a live case of a young woman who disappears while out running.
The reader is aware of who is responsible for the live case, the mystery is in watching how Tracy and her partner, Kins, work it out. But Dugoni still manages to throw some twists and zingers in that totally threw me off. As you would expect in real life, Tracy attempts to balance the workload between the cases. There’s also office politics thrown in the mix to liven things up even more.
While I have read the prior seven books, I believe this would easily work as a standalone. Dugoni gives the reader enough background on Tracy to make a reader feel an immediate connection. He gives us the perfect balance between Tracy’s investigations and her personal life. It’s a fast read and I tore through its pages.
This remains a favorite series of mine and this book is another worthy addition.
My thanks to netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for an advance copy of this book.

Tracy Crosswhite has returned from maternity leave to find herself assigned to cold cases, a circumstance Tracy is not happy about. Tracy takes on a case where a young girl disappeared from a corn maze 5 years ago. Her case could connect to a current case of 2 missing prostitutes. This was a good story that will keep you interested. There is a twist at the end that I had begun to suspect but was still a surprise. Thank you to netgalley for an advanced readers copy.

What a great book, couldn't put it down.
Detective Tracey Crosswhite returns from maternity leave to find the position in the unit she thought of as family given to someone else. She is offered the one man job in Cold Cases. Tracey looks through to see which case she wants to start with, and is draw to two cases; a young girl who disappeared from a corn maze five years ago, and 2 prostitutes that literally vanished 9 months ago. Simultaneously, Detective Kins Rowe, from her former unit, is down a detective and is working a case of a woman jogger who also literally disappeared. When their cases seem to overlap, Tracey agrees to help out. What they discover may alter how they view the law as either right or wrong.
Love Robert Dugoni's writing. He masterfully intertwines plots and characters to create a story that kept me up all night reading,
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. .

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, Thomas & Mercer for this Advanced Reader Copy and the opportunity to review “In Her Tracks” a Tracy Crosswhite novel written by Robert Dugoni. All opinions are my own

Maybe she didn’t have to. But there was nothing wrong with trying........Robert Dugoni writes Tracy Crosswhite’s mantra. A mantra to help her cope with the past, present and possibly future.Dugoni never disappoints. He can take you on a twisted tale and still make it turn out ok, solved, and having some closure.

This story reaches into the psychopathic minds and the effects it has on families across different socioeconomic as well as cultural lines. Cases so relevant to today solved in a tumbling and elegant way. A way not all “real” police work may actually happen but work we might hope for in real life

I appreciated Dugoni’s comments concerning the pandemic. He writes:
“I bring this up because many authors I spoke to during these difficult months have asked whether I will include COVID-19 in my novels. I have chosen not to. During the shelter-in-place months, I received numerous emails from readers thanking me for the chance to escape their homes and the difficulties and loneliness they were enduring.”

The really good novels can make us all reflect on our own lives, and all we have experienced, the good times and the not-so-good times. I will continue to recommend this novel as it does a great job showing us how Crosswhite is opening up to reflect on her life and the love of family and purpose.

Love this series! In this 8th installment of the Tracy Crosswhite series by Robert Dugoni we find Tracy returning to work after an extended leave. Finding herself transferred to the Cold Case Unit her first case involves a missing 5 year old girl while she also assists her previous partner in the case of a missing jogger. This series never disappoints with fast paced action, twist & turns, a definite must read author if you're looking for someone new! Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy.

*Thanks to Thomas & Mercer + NetGalley for the ARC!*

So, let's start here: the book isn't bad. Robert Dugoni writing Tracy Crosswhite is always good, but I'm beginning to find it a little stale. The stories are interesting, and this one was certainly a mindfuck (trigger warning for sexual assault), but Tracy felt more stagnant. Like there was almost an intentional showing of her work towards growth in therapy and in how she communicated with Dan, but I didn't *feel* that in her actions.

I'm sure I'll eventually pick up the next Tracy Crosswhite book, but I probably won't be rushing to request the ARC or pre-order a copy.

A big thank you to NetGalley, as well as Thomas & Mercer publishing for this free advance copy in return for an honest review.

Tracy returns to work after a long break with a mixture of maternity leave and compassionate leave.
Her position in the A team has been filled by another woman and her spiteful boss offers her an opening in cold cases, as the one detective on that department is retiring.

I love Robert Dugoni and have read everything he has ever written. This book is no exception. Fast paced, intriguing, and an overall great story.

"Not everyone can be saved, Tracy."

Detective Tracy Crosswhite refuses to believe otherwise. She is relentless when it comes to searching for those individuals lost in the sea of obscurity. Never once did she give up hope in finding her own sister even when the final chapter brought with it the horror of that reality.

Tracy has been on leave after the birth of her daughter, Daniella. She's suffered with PTSD after her last case. Daniel, her husband, is not overly excited about Tracy's return to the Seattle Police Department, but he would never stand in her way.

Upon returning to the Violent Crimes section, Tracy is faced with quite the decision. Maria Fernandez has been covering for Tracy. Captain Johnny Nolasco presents the situation to her and requests that she take up the Cold Cases. Nolasco has had it in for Tracy. They have a sticky history together from the past. Not wanting to evict Fernandez, Tracy cuts a deal to work Cold Cases only to return to her prior position eventually.

First up is a five year old case in which a little girl had been abducted from a corn maze on Halloween night. Her father had visiting rights that night. The divorce was a vicious one and the relationship between the parents was now lit aflame with the abduction. Tracy will try to work this one with very little evidence or witnesses after such a long time.

Next up is a current case in which her former partner, Kinsington Rowe, asks for her assistance. Nineteen year old Stephanie Cole, a recent transplant from L.A. to Seattle, has gone missing after a run. Days go by without a word from Stephanie. And that opens the gap wider if Stephanie will ever be found.

Even though this is #8 in the series, it still reads as a standalone. Robert Dugoni sees to it every time. Dugoni is masterful when it comes to injecting believable crimes that would blaze on the front page of any city's newpaper or news app. His character of Crosswhite is painfully human with limitations that ring realistically. Her current job situation is similar to everyday people going back to everyday challenges in the work force. But one of many things going for Tracy is her bloodhound genes. You'll never find grass growing under her feet. In Her Tracks is another fine offering from the highly talented Robert Dugoni. Never ever a disappointment when you get onboard. Bravo!

I received a copy of In Her Track through NetGalley for an honest review. My thanks to Thomas & Mercer and to Robert Dugoni for the opportunity.

Tracy Crosswhite is back in this eighth book of the series which can be read as a stand alone. However, as is jumping into any series, new readers may miss important aspects of key character arcs. Fans are afforded insight into the commitment and complexity of Crosswhite's character and all that she endures both as a woman and detective juggling motherhood and PTSD. While her character still boasts the edgy bad-ass detective, readers do get a softer, maternal side. What truly set this book apart is the investigative portion of the narrative. Dugoni lets his literary talent shine as he twists and turns the storyline through multiple case investigation, throwing the readers a few red herrings along the way. Loved it. 5 stars.

Thank you to #NetGalley and #ThomasandMercer for the ARC of #InHerTracks which was read and reviewed voluntarily.

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This is my first time reading one of Dugoni’s novels and, though this book was the eighth in a series, it was easy to get on board. Our heroine, Tracy, has two cases to solve this time out: The first, involving a jogger who vanishes from a park, makes up the bulk of the plot. This storyline was compelling and compulsively readable. The second case was much less compelling, the culprit rather obvious, and the end result rather unsatisfying. Even so, I found the book overall to be very entertaining, and Tracy easy to root for. I’d definitely read more of this series.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC.

Robert Dugoni is one of my favorite authors and this 8th book in the Tracy Crosswhite series will not disappoint any fans. Seattle homicide detective, Tracy Crosswhite, returns from an extended maternity leave only to find out her old job isn't available--so she takes over the cold case unit and starts with the case of a missing little girl. This takes you full circle with Tracy, because she became a cop to help solve the 20-year-old disappearance of her own sister.

I was really surprised that I did not like, or finish this book. I love Dugoni, and Tracy Crosswaite. I got halfway through this one and just quit. The writing seemed rushed, disjointed and I could not get into it at all. It was jumpy all over the place and I had no idea what was even going on. Disappointed.

I became curious after finishing Robert Dugoni's current Tracy Crosswhite's newest book, about missing persons. It appears that nearly 600,000 people go missing each year. The number is staggering and while some of those missing choose this as their path, countless others have been abducted. Many are children, and while the possibility is that this might be a parental abduction, many others are gone with seemingly not a trace.

This book's theme is a missing child, a child living in a home of much strife and hatred and while the investigation concentrates on the parents, nothing seems to turn up. Tracey , newly appointed to the Missing Persons detail, feels an affinity to this young girl. She and her husband now have a daughter of their own.

While investigating, Tracy finds herself teamed up with her former partner and they start looking for a young women who seems to have vanished from a jogging trail. It's a blending of a cold case and a new case and as the team investigates, clues turn up that lead them to a neighborhood that seems quiet and safe but may be exactly the opposite.

Mr Dugoni kept the action going and for those who enjoy a police procedural, this is one to pick up.
Thank you to Robert Dugoni (I so appreciated your author's note, Thomas and Mercer, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this story due out April 20,2020

****Some interesting data****

Of the 15,207 people currently missing in the US, approximately 60% are male and 40% are female.
The average age of people when they go missing is around 34.
As of January 2019, there are 106 children currently missing who were younger than a year old when they went missing.
Alaska has the most missing persons per capita, with 41.8 people missing per 100,000 population. Massachusetts has the least missing persons per capita, with 1.8 people missing per 100,000 population.
However, California has the most missing persons in total, with 2,133 people missing. Rhode Island has the least, with 20 people missing.
The cities with the most missing people total include Los Angeles (189), Phoenix (170), Houston (165), San Francisco (163), and Detroit (150).
There are 12,459 unidentified persons as of January 2019.

This series keeps getting better! I love the world of Tracy Crosswhite! In this, the eighth installment, Tracy is coming back from maternity leave to the Violent Crimes Unit of the Seattle Police Department where she is a highly decorated detective. She begins working on some cold cases but is brought in to help Kins, her long time partner, in the case of a missing jogger. Racing against the clock, knowing that longer she's missing the outlook is not good, Tracy is faced with eerie reminders of when her sister disappeared years before. What no one can imagine is the nightmare awaiting her.

You'll ride shotgun with Tracy during her investigation but you also follow along with the perpetrator and the nightmares that will invoke. Despite seeing multiple sides of this investigation you will still enjoy plot twists that you will not see coming!

This novel will standalone if you haven't read the rest of the series, but since this book isn't being released until April 20th you have time to get up to speed. You won't regret it!

Many thanks to Thomas & Mercer and #NetGalley for allowing me the privilege of reading and reviewing an advanced copy of #InHerTracks

This is number eight in the Tracy Crosswhite series.
I was drawn to this novel as [author: Robert Dugoni] is one of my favorite authors. This is only my fifth read but he never disappoints.

Story starts five years ago Seattle Police Office Bobby Chin takes his five-year old daughter Elle to a Halloween Party. He is planning a fun time and wants her to experiencing the ‘Corn Maze’ However, he is running late and they won’t let him into the maze stating lights will go out soon. He promises they aren’t there to find the clues etc. but just see it. He is told to hurry and charged full price! While inside, Elle wants to play hide n seek. Chin covers his eyes and does a quick count then ready or not here I come. No Elle he frantically searches fearing that the lights will go out soon. The lights do go out and his daughter is messing.

Present day: Tracy has returned to work after maternity leave and also some extended time off for ‘situational PTSD ’aka‘ Job stress’. While away, her position with the Violent Crimes division has been filled and there currently isn’t a position. Although not happy about being offered ‘cold cases’ there are two cases of interest ~ one of the missing child and another of two prostitutes.

Fellow Violent Crimes detective is working on a new case involving a missing nineteen year old jogger Stephanie Cole and he asks for some help from Tracy. Hmmm there seems to have a connection to Tracy’s cold case.
We are woven in and out of all of these stories.

In addition to the novel I always enjoy reading the ‘Author’s Acknowledgements’.
This provided an inside view as to what inspired Dugoni. Also love knowing the research that goes into a novel.

Want to thank NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for this eGalley made available to me before publication in an early form for professional review purposes only. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for April 27, 2021

Very interesting novel of missing persons. Dugoni always leaves you with a spin on his stories and you will be thinkg about the book for the next couple of days. I think its one of his best.to date.