“Forced into a twisted game of cat and mouse, Tracy must draw on all her training, wits, and strength to defeat a master criminal before he takes away everyone Tracy loves.”
A Dead Draw ⎼ Robert Dugoni
This is the eleventh book in the Tracy Crosswhite series, and as an avid reader of the series, I’m ready for Tracy to retire (for her safety, not my enjoyment). This woman has a husband and child, and is still in nearly constant danger. And it’s getting harder and harder to enjoy the fast-paced plot while I worry about her 4-year-old daughter!
Jokes aside, Dugoni is a fantastic author who has won me over. His portrayal of Tracy as a no-nonsense, dedicated professional has kept me hooked from the first book. There’s no “feminine hysterics” or men swooping in to save Tracy. Instead, Dugoni treats Tracy exactly like he treats his male characters. Competent, skilled, and maybe a little too confident in herself.
If you’re looking for a series to really spend some time in, I highly recommend this one. Tracy is based out of Seattle as a police detective, and the books largely focus on the surrounding area, so each book is full of beautiful vistas and terrifying killers.
In A Dead Draw specifically, Tracy spends her time in her small hometown near the Cascade Mountains, working on her sharpshooting skills. There’s flashbacks to her childhood and early career as a top marksmen, and there’s a mounting tension as a killer on the loose begins to close in on her. It’s a fast-paced thriller with solid characters, and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for the free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
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