A Dead Draw is a fast paced, pulse pounding, hold your breath and cross your fingers and hope for the best for Tracy.

This series is one of my all time favourites.

Tracy is dealing with her own personal trauma that include ghosts from her past.

When Erik Schmidt , a known killer , is released from prison on a technicality it becomes imperative that Tracy, Dan and their daughter return to their hometown of Cedar Grove.

Schmidt isnt far behind her.

Robert Dugoni shows the reader the vulnerable side of Tracy: her strengths and weaknesses.

The tension mounts with every page as Tracy lays her life on the line . She always does but this time its beyond the call of duty.

The rest of the journey I will leave to the reader but be warned its impossible to put this book down.

Its hard to believe this is Book 11 ( every book somehow gets better and better) and I cant wait to see what happens next in Tracy and Dan's life.

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the privilege of reading and reviewing A Dead Draw.

I am somewhat new to reading Robert Dugoni - and I have really enjoyed the 4 copies I’ve received from NetGalley.

This is only my second book of the Tracy series, but this was so good. Lots of tension and heart pounding through the las5 1/4 of the book.
I enjoy his character development and involvement in the story lines! I route for his characters to win in the end!
Will look forward to the next one!

4.5 stars

This is book 11 in the Tracy Crosswhite series, and I feel like I've visited old friends! This series has been very enjoyable, and I appreciate the growth in Tracy's character. She's still battling demons from past events, but with the help of her husband Dan she is progressing. She frustrates me at times, but I consider that a sign of how well she is written.

This mystery refers us back to Tracy's life as a competitive shooter, and I found that interesting as it's been talked about but not fully explored. The mystery is engaging, the villain is very bad, and the usual suspects are all there to help out our heroine, whether she thinks she needs help or not.

It's a good book and a good series and I highly recommend it.

A Dead Draw by Robert Dugoni is the eleventh book of his Tracy Crosswhite series. It’s a police detective thriller/suspense novel.

I’ve really enjoyed this series over the years and I appreciate how Tracy’s character has changed and aged as the series has gone along. The return to Tracy’s roots with the competitive shooting was interesting to me, as my kids and I both participate in recreational shooting competitions. There’s quite a bit of technical explanation of her police qualifying and competitive shooting elements and, personally, I found these parts engaging and relatable.

I did like this one but I found myself getting increasingly frustrated with Tracy, and even Dan, as the story went on with some of their decisions. This made it hard to really enjoy the book. That being said, I will continue to recommend this series as a whole as it’s still one of my favorite detective series.

I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review-
Another great thriller by Dugoni!
Erik is a suspect in two cases but suddenly is allowed to go free- and you. Know he will go after Tracy and/or her loved ones.
Tracy made a mistake during a shooting exercise and heads to their home to recoup… but with Erik on the loose she must stay alert and ready she knows he will come for her. Grab this exciting read!

Another great addition to the Tracy Crosswhite series. I really enjoyed the cat and mouse feel of this one between Tracy and Schmidt. Lydia was a great addition to the series as well.

Another great book with one of my favorite book cops, Tracy Crosswhite. The action starts on page 1 and never lets up until the end. She is haunted from someone who gets out of jail and turns her life upside down. Her husband Dan tries to help her by trying to get rid of her demons that still haunt her from her sisters murder years before.
Robert Dugoni is an excellent writer that I highly recommend, and I look forward to reading his next book.

I found this engaging from start to finish with an ending that I didn't see coming. The story felt unique with strong characters.

I really enjoyed this book. I realize that it is part of a series but it also stands alone and I appreciate that. The characters were very well written and the story kept my interest. I’m not a huge blood and guts girl but I do enjoy a good mystery. I especially appreciated the way the author incorporated a character with special needs and how she (not really a spoiler alert) could fit in the world around her. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy for my honest review.

A DEAD DRAW was another fabulous installment in the Tracy Crosswhite series, propelling the series forward in character development and narrative while still chock full of suspense and twists. Dugoni is a master at weaving together a story and tying the pieces together in a compelling and satisfying way.

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the opportunity to read and review A DEAD DRAW.

I have been a Robert Dugoni and Tracy Crosswhite fan from the beginning. The last couple books seemed less successful in my opinion, but this reads much more like the earlier Tracy Crosswhite books.

I love the continued character development, story suspense, and how realistic each story becomes.

If you want an enjoyable police thriller, this is for you! Highly recommend!

Robert Dugoni books are always awesome, but this may be one of the best ones he has written!
Detective Tracy Crosswhite is startled to discover a connection between a killer her department is pursuing in a cold case, and the man who destroyed her family. What unravels is completely unpredictable and truly captivating.
The characters are awesome, with lots of depth and emotion, the plot is constantly moving from the start, and the setting is unique and interesting. A must read for fans of this genre!
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Another hit by Dugoni! I love the Tracy Crosswhite series and this one is no exception. The storyline of Tracy facing her past and dealing with the cellmate of her sister’s killer is suspenseful. We get more background than probably needed about her start as a shooter in her teens but the addition of a new character, a neurodivergent woman who excels at shooting is a good one.

Overall, highly recommend!

A Dead Draw by Robert Dugoni is an absolutely thrilling, heart-pounding novel that grips you from the very first page and doesn’t let go. Dugoni once again proves why he is a master of the crime fiction genre, delivering a tightly woven story filled with suspense, emotional depth, and unexpected twists.

The book follows the familiar and highly likable character of Tracy Crosswhite as she navigates a complex, high-stakes investigation that becomes far more personal than expected. Dugoni does a fantastic job of layering the mystery with intriguing characters and an intricate plot that keeps you guessing. The pacing is spot-on, with each chapter revealing just enough to push the narrative forward, while still maintaining a level of tension that makes it impossible to put down.

What really sets A Dead Draw apart is Dugoni’s ability to craft not only a compelling crime story but also a deeply emotional one. The stakes are high, both professionally and personally, for Tracy and her team, and the emotional payoff is incredibly satisfying. The twists are executed brilliantly, and the culmination of the investigation is both surprising and rewarding.

Dugoni’s writing is as sharp and engaging as ever, and his characters continue to be some of the most well-developed in the genre. Fans of Tracy Crosswhite and readers who enjoy gritty, smart thrillers will absolutely devour this one. A Dead Draw is a five-star read—gripping, smart, and utterly addictive. Highly recommended! I was given an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my review.

I received this as a. ARC from NetGalley and as a fan of the Tracy Crosswhite series. It's always nice to revisit some old friends. I wonder is this the last TC book? It almost felt like coming full circle the way it was written. Overall I enjoyed this, this particular book was a little heavy on the gun/shooting technicalities, the beginning for that reason was a little difficult to stay engaged, but once Tracy made it to Cedar Grove, it became more engaging & enjoyable...
I hope it's not the last one, I really liked the addition of a new character being maybe set up to be a "regular"

Another fine Dugoni thriller.
Det Tracy Crosswhite is trying to balance her life as a Det with her life
as a wife and mother while dealing with private flashbacks surrounding the brutal murder of her sister years ago.
It all comes to a head when the murder weapon a killer owned is ruled out as evidence against him due to a
failing on the part of Crosswhite and her partner during their warrant search. As he walks free, Crosswhite is
determine to find the other proof she needs to convict him, as she fears for the safety of her husband and
daughter.
Failing a routine weapons ability exam which is usually something she aces, she realizes that she needs time
away and heads to her hometown of Cedar Grove, with her family to chill for a bit.
Nothing is as it seems and danger follows her.
Great suspense with nonstop action and all the creepy elements that go hand in hand with a known murderer walking free.
could not put it down.
Here's to another really good read.

“I’m not sure any of us ever fully gets rid of our demons. I think we just learn to better live with them.”

A Dead Draw is the 11th book in the Tracy Crosswhite series and takes a bit of a different path than the other books, focusing on Tracy and her family vs one of her cases. Fans of the series will love this, as it addresses some of the trauma in her past and explores the consequences in the present. Her experience as a competitive shooter is described in detail; I didn’t love these sections but I did find the specifics interesting and informative. The author does a good job filling in details from former books in the series for new readers or for those of us who may have forgotten, which I always appreciate. The addition of Lydia is a nice touch – her interactions with Tracy were some of my favorite parts of the book. The ending was a wild ride and I flew through those pages to get to the end. Overall, highly recommended for fans of the series or anyone looking for a bit of a wild west thriller.

Thanks for the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for allowing me to read this in exchange for my honest review. Another great Tracy Crosswhite addition!! I absolutely love this series and hope that it keeps continuing. While some things may be a bit predictable I will always read and recommend this series! 4 stars.

This was crazy! I loved it. I could not put it down. It was engaging and thrilling!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

An interesting book that keeps your attention. A real twist at the end. Characters are likeable and interactions good