A new Tracy! Great. This one is of a cold case (of a kind), where the killer was killing at first the prostitutes, but then he started to kill serious, nice middle class women - and then he stopped. And now, lured by the article about re-opening the case, they might start to kill again.

I love this series. This novel may not be my most favourite (I like the earliest volumes the best), but is still a very fine story. Also, you might see the very ugly character of Johnny Nolasco redeemed!?! Say what? But this is why I love this author, he always works with the characters and his works have a lot of heart and humman connections. This is also a follow-up of a kind to the previous novel "What She Found", so if you were interested in the Lisa´s journalistic arc, you need to read this. Also the Cowboy has a comeback of a kind - not a good character, but quite an useful info he can offer!
And I found the killer very soon in the plot here. My first time with Mr Dugoni. But I am a fan, so maybe I am getting the feel of his writing :).

One Last Kill is book 10 in the Tracy Crosswhite series by Robert Dugoni. I started the book this morning and finished it by this evening. I don't read books fast like this, so that should tell you all you need to know about One Last Kill! It's a fantastic mystery that goes back to an unsolved case from 25 years ago. Detective Tracy Crosswhite is assigned a cold case in which a serial killer known as the Route 99 killer murdered 13 women. Then the killings stopped. There was a task force assigned to catch the Route 99 killer, but they never did. No one knew what caused the murders to stop. Was the killer dead? Did he move? Is he in prison? No one knew.

Tracy is supposed to put fresh eyes on the case and try to bring the victim's families some closure. The bad part is Tracy has to work with Captain Johnny Nolasco. He was in charge of the original task force and has always been troubled that it went unsolved. Tracy and Johnny aren't happy to be working together, but must tolerate each other as they've been ordered to try to solve this case. As they go over the old case files and unlock new leads, levels of corruption and cover-ups are discovered. Who would want this case to go unsolved and why? It doesn't make sense. When a new murder takes place with the same calling card that the Route 99 killer used, Tracy and Johnny know they are getting close,

As they look for things that the victims have in common, something critical is discovered that will shake everything up! This book will keep you flipping the pages at record speed to find out who is behind the murders. Will Tracy figure it out before she's in danger? Will she come out unscathed? Will Johnny be able to put his ego aside to be of help to Tracy? Will he make it out alive? If. you've never read a book in this series, you can read this book and enjoy it thoroughly. You are given the background information that you need. I rate One Last Kill 5 stars with my highest recommendation! The book is available now so go get it! I'd like to thank NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for an advanced copy of One Last Kill in exchange for a fair review. #OneLastKill

Thank you @netgalley and #thomasandmercer for my digital copy. My thoughts are my own.
 
Robert Dugoni’s Tracy Crosswhite series is one I have followed since its beginning, and in the latest installment, book 10, the series is still as strong and interesting as ever. I do recommend reading the series in order (at least books 8, 9, and 10) so you can pick up on the tensions, political undertones, and character nuances throughout the series.

In this book, Detective Tracy Crosswhite is now head of the Seattle Police Department’s Cold Case Unit. The local newspaper is preparing to print an article about some decades-old unsolved cases, which will reflect badly on the Seattle Police Department; so Tracy is directed by her boss to reopen the investigation into a serial killer who has been dormant for 25 years. Reluctantly, Tracy joins forces with her long-time nemesis, Captain Johnny Nolasco, who was the lead detective on the case 25 years ago. Tracy does not realize that Nolasco is still haunted by those unsolved murders.

Readers of the series have watched the animosity grow between Tracy and Nolasco for years. I enjoyed seeing Nolasco through a different lens, as both Nolasco and Tracy eventually learn to appreciate the other a little more. The story alternates timelines, from Tracy’s point-of-view in the present, to Nolasco’s perspective in the past. The characters in this series are strong and well-developed. This is a well-written, compelling series, and I highly recommend it for lovers of police procedurals.

"Tracy Crosswhite is reopening the investigation into Seattle’s Route 99 serial killer. After thirteen victims, he stopped hunting and the trail went cold, stirring public outrage. Now, nearly three decades after his first kill, Tracy is expected to finally bring closure to the victims’ families and redeem the Seattle PD’s reputation. Even if it means working with her nemesis, Captain Johnny Nolasco. Lead detective of the original task force, Nolasco dares Tracy to do what he failed to: close the case. Forming an uneasy alliance, Tracy and Nolasco revisit old leads and pursue new evidence only to unearth high-level corruption and cover-ups as dangerous as the elusive killer himself. At the risk of being exposed, such deadly and powerful forces will go to extremes to stay in the shadows.
That’s just where Tracy and Nolasco are headed—to find the twisted truth behind a killer’s motives, his disappearance, and his chilling comeback."
Do they find the killer? Will have to read the story to find out. Great storyline.
This is book 10 in the Tracy Crosswhite series, I havent read all of his books a few, and have read out of order which does not really confuse me, so they can be read as standalones.
I give this book 4 stars.
Thank you to Thomas & Mercer, netgalley, and the author for a chance to leave an honest review.
Published Oct 3rd, 2023.

One Last Kill by Robert Dugoni
Tracy Crosswhite #10

Okay…being honest…on the fence on this one. I still like Tracy, loved seeing a negative colleague emerge less of a douche, and am still curious about what will happen next. I just checked and missed out on many of the books in the series…seven of them…and wonder how that would impact my take on this book. That said…easily a read-a-lone book and no previous books needed.

So…this book…after of a day of gluttonous pre-thanksgiving potluck feasting in Lebanon, I came home to finish this book. Yes, I am behind in my reading commitments BUT I take those commitments seriously. And…the story flows easily and well till one point about page 230 on my copy that had one of the main characters willingly handing off information to a colleague rather than processing it themselves. Not easy to give credence to but, I did move on.

I came away wondering what would warp a character enough in a book like this to have the decisions made…made. Would it be the childhood lived, seeing a parent disparaged and left behind, and knowing wanting vengeance is a real thing but…not sure the vehicle of vengeance in this story was…looking for a term…commensurate with the actions that occurred and needed to be addressed.

That said, Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the ARC – This is my honest review.

4- 5 Stars

I know I'm in the minority when I say I was rather lukewarm on the beginning of this series. Don't get me wrong, it was good. But I felt it was missing... something. Something that made me want to keep coming back to these characters. I continued on, but didn't make it a priority. Until book 4 - "The Trapped Girl." It was a dinner scene in that book that was a turning point. The found family aspect was something I really enjoyed. Since then, I thought every subsequent book kept getting better and better. Which brings us to the one, two (three) punch of the last few books (and short story). I thought the interconnectivty of it all, with characters woven in and out, was such a joy that I felt eager to pick up the next installment as soon as I finished the one I was working on. This one in particular felt like the best parts of Michael Connelly. The author states in his acknowledgments that the series will continue, but I really hope he keeps the level of storytelling he showed here. I get that most people like to jump in and out of series, so books need to, essentially, work as standalones, but that would be a disservice to the characters and the world he's created. Bring on more of this. And more Johnny Nalesco. He's fun, even though he's awful.

The Tracy Crosswhite series is still one of my favorites. She continues to be an incredible detective and genuine person. I love the personal element within the series; it truly humanizes her character.

This case was incredible as always. Dugoni writes amazing story lines with intriguing twists that keep you hooked.

(I’m glad this isn’t the last of Tracy Crosswhite. I could read this series forever.)

One Last Kill by Robert Dugoni is the 10th book in the Tracy Crosswhite series. Tracy had angered her Chief and found herself working alone in the cold case department. She scrolls through the cases and selects the ones to reopen in most cases, but not this time. She has been told to reopen the Seattle’s Route 99 serial killer case. It is coming up to the tenth anniversary and the newspaper is planning to print a series of articles. Not only does she have to open a case she didn't select, but she is being forced to work with Captain Johnny Nolasco, her nemesis beginning with her cadet days. Nolasco was the lead investigator on the original case and he dares Tracy to close it, this time. They form an uneasy truce and revisit old leads and pursue new evidence only to unearth high-level corruption and cover-ups. What will the guilty parties do to protect themselves? Will Nolasco and Crosswhite be able to finally close this case?

This was an excellent addition to the Tracy Crosswhite series. I loved seeing how Tracy and Nolasco were going to put their differences aside and work together, the sign of a good professional. I really miss camaraderie of Tracy, Kins, Faz and Del working homicide together like they did in the first books of this series, but we do see them pop in and out of this story, in fact, Faz plays an important role. This is a fast-paced, tense story that didn’t disappoint. As police corruption continues to play a role in these stories, I hope that the Police Chief will get her comeuppance soon. It was a perfect blend of mystery, suspense and twists that I have come to enjoy from Robert Dugoni. As with the other books in this series, Kindle Unlimited offers the read/listen option which I took advantage of. Emily Sutton-Smith does a wonderful job with this series and she is the voice of Tracy Crosswhite for me.

Once again Tracy Crosswhite is working on a Seattle cold case. With tensions high at work after uncovering some unsavory behavior, Tracy is not at all comfortable working with her nemesis, Johnny Nolasco. The two of them are looking for the the Route 99 Killer. A case that Nolasco was in charge of twenty five years ago. To get anywhere the two have to put animosity’s aside and work together to have a chance at solving the case, but will this be the case that breaks the camels back for Tracy? Fast paced and completely addictive, Dugoni is a master at the police procedural. This series just keeps getting better with each new book. Keep them coming! Thank you to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

The tenth book of the Tracy Crosswhite series is here with her being a badass again. Last we had seen, Tracy, in her investigation into the disappearance of a investigative journalist Lisa Childress, had found that her boss Chief of Police Marcella Weber was a part of a corrupt drug task force back in the 1990s. She is back at after a short holiday and is immediately assigned the case of a serial killer who was active between 1993 to 1995.

Forced to partner with her work nemesis Chief Johnny Nolasco, Tracy begins her foray into the past to find the killer who has eluded the police successfully all these years. She has her work cut out for her with the not-very-helpful Weber and abrasive Nolascco throwing in a series of obstacles along her way. The investigation soon becomes a quagmire, with leads pointing to various suspects that fizzle out to be false leads.

Of course, read through the book to know who is the killer and how he is caught.

As always, author Robert Dugoni has managed to create a complex situation out of an investigation, so much so that, even the reader begins to wonder if the case will ever be solved. Despite it being a cold case, Dugoni has infused a sense of urgency into the story through the circumstances around the case, particularly the kind of pressure the police department usually has to put up with while handling high profile cases, and the dynamics of the people who work together to help people get justice. That is a very clever way of story telling.

One best aspect of Dugoni's story telling according to me, is the varied shades he manages to give his characters; no one is completely good nor completely bad. Everyone has their own reasons for being the way they are; it might be something very trivial (eg. inflated ego) or something very serious to them, but these characters always feel justified in doing what they did/do. In fact, the book is a rather unique insight into the various personalities and attitudes that form the police department and how these characteristics affect their work and the dynamics of their work space. The reader is forced to look at them as the flawed individual they are rather than the greater than life people they are usually projected to be.

This book also provides a satisfying and real conclusion to the case which started in the previous book "What She Found". Even though I have only read the 9th and 10th book of the series as of now, I was still able to follow the many high points of Tracy's life and career; Dugoni deserves a big kudos for that. It is not an easy task to do, in a long series of books, which involves several cases that are and people who are interconnected.

This book is a solid police investigative thriller which will grip you totally and entertain you undoubtedly. I loved it and can't wait to see where the story travels next.

This book was a page turner from beginning to end. Always a fan of Tracy crosswhite series. This time she is up against a corrupt part of the police force while investigating a cold case. Would highly recommend. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I do enjoy my police procedurals so One Last Kill got my interest. This would also be my first Robert Dugoni novel so I wasn't sure on what to expect.

I enjoyed the book well enough. The dual timeline was done well and I think the overall plot and case was intriguing. There were moments that can get a bit heavy and a little dark so the bits of humor included was a good breather in between.

The way the tension ramped up until the end was nerve-wracking though I found the ending a bit unsatisfying. I wasn't really invested with the main character but considering this was the 10th installment for this series, I guess I missed a good deal of development in the previous books.

Some chapters were a bit of a sludge to get through and I had to stop to take breaks during those chapters just to get myself enough energy to power through them.

Still, I did like most of what I read and I just might go back to the earlier books in the series.

3.5 stars out of 5 stars.

I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley and I have chosen to publish my fair and honest review.

One Last Kill is the 10th book in the Tracy Crosswhite series. Even though it would be best to read the previous books first, this book can be read as a stand-alone.

I miss the camaraderie of Tracy, Kins, Faz and Del working homicide together. Tracy is now working solo in the cold case unit. With a twenty-fifth anniversary coming up on the last killing of a serial killer cold case, Tracy is thrown together with her nemesis, Johnny Nolasco, to solve the killings.

This is a fast-paced, intense read that didn’t disappoint. It was a perfect mix of mystery and suspense. I love this series. Can't wait to read the next one.

Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas & Mercer and Robert Dugoni for an ARC of "One Last Kill".

In “One Last Kill” (Tracy Crosswhite) by Robert Dugoni we are brought back into the life of detective Ttracy Crosswhite. This time her superior asks her to reopen a nearly three decade old cold case to help redeem the reputation of the Seattle PD.

Little does she know that the new assignment will have her working with a long-time nemesis and bring her closer to a deranged serial killer then before.

All the best characters are back and add their two cents in as usual to make the story.

I received an ARC of this book, but this is my honest review

“I know my place very well, sir. I am a servant for the people of King County, Washington, tasked with solving fourteen murders and maybe saving lives in the process."
Once again, Tracy Crosswhite shows how completely BA she is. It took a lot to replace the In Death books as my favorite crime/mystery series (still love them, don't come at me lol), but the Tracy Crosswhite series has managed it. In book 10, of the series, Tracy is partnered with Nolasco, the Captain that I absolutely love to hate. Robert Dugoni didn't quite manage to make me like him, but the flashbacks for the original Route 99 taskforce really gave more insight into some of why he is the jerk he is and I am able to empathize with him more. I'd love to get more of Nolasco's backstory as he is definitely a multi-faceted character. Really, all the characters in this series are well written and dynamic. Some, I'd love to be friends with and some I am truly itching to see come to justice. I love that Tracy's homicide team is still playing a role even though she is in the cold case division. I think she's perfect for the job because Tracy truly doesn't give up on achieving justice for the victims and their families. One of the things that I love about this series is you can truly pick up any book in the series and start there, though it really is better if you read them in order. At this point, honestly, I'd read anything by Robert Dugoni. He is very thorough and you can tell that he does a lot of research into his books.

Technically, I believe that this book could be read as a stand-alone. There is just enough background given throughout the book that you aren't lost on the plot points that happened previously. And while yes, the story-line given here is technically the final part of a trilogy of events within the other books, it is still unique to this story.

Having been a fan of this series from the beginning, and understanding the animosity between Tracy and Nolasco, I was curious to see not only how these two would get along having to work together, but if my opinion of Nolasco would change at all considering what I knew about him. Interestingly enough, I felt that this story was able to stay true to the characters and how they had been throughout the other nine novels, while allowing for the growth that was needed for this novel. And while I don't think they will ever be friends, I'm curious to see what does happen next with them.

I enjoyed the hunt as Tracy and Nolasco go back over every detail of the case, looking for something that may have been missed (or in another instance a detail not followed up on), and while I had my suspicions as to who was behind the murders, I was still surprised not only by the culprit, but for the reasoning behind them.

Sadly, what killed this one for me was the ending. After everything that happened, one of the key players in the game was allowed to walk away and move on with their life as if their choices in the past weren't the catalyst for everything that happened after. When that happened, it not only left a bad taste in my mouth, but I felt it cast a shadow over the entire story. Sure the killer was stopped, but that doesn't mean that true justice was served.


DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.

Tracy Crosswhite is on the tail of a serial killer. She is tasked with solving a case from years back that never solved the mystery. Her boss, demanding and harsh pairs her with the former lead detective on the case. He distrusts Crosswhite and is a bit jealous of her successes. It is not an easy pairing. By using some critical thinking, not going straight to the obvious the killer eventually comes to light but it is a journey full of danger and treachery for both Crosswhite and those she is tasked to work with. The truth is eventually opened up but it is a startling conclusion that puts both Tracy and others in danger as they try to unravel the past. Thanks to #netGalley#OneLast Kill for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Oh man, this one was fun! It was also dark and twisty. But man….if you have read the other books in this series you are in for a treat! As someone who is fully invested in these characters, i loved seeing Tracy and Nolasco forced to work together in this one. Their banter was fun and the case was so interesting. I love that Tracey is now doing cold cases and I can’t wait for the next book in the series!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC. I really enjoy cold case stories. You always hope something comes up that a killer is brought to justice. I haven't read the other books in the series and i don't think you have to read in order. I enjoyed this one alot!

In book ten in the Tracy Crosswhite series, Seattle detective Tracy investigates the cold case of Seattle, Washington's Route 99 serial killer. She is paired with Captain Johnny Nolasco, lead investigator of the case three decades ago. Since the two have quite the strained professional relationship, Dugoni's builds character depth through the match up. The story unfolds over two time periods.
I am drawn to Dugoni's writing, including this series, for his well-paced, intriguing plots and rich character development. He gives readers the back stories of his characters and immerses them into the present time period as well, all the while building suspense.
Tracy is a smart, compassionate woman who is highly skilled in her job. Upon finishing this book, I am already anticipating her next cold case and chapter in her family life as a wife and mother. One Last Kill is perfect reading in the chilly days of autumn, leading up to winter.
Thank you to Net Galley and Thomas & Mercer for an advance reader's copy. My review is my own.