Publication Date May 27, 2025
I thought I had read every book in the Tracy Crosswhie series, starting with My Sister’s Grave, back in 2014. Along the way, I’ve enjoyed following Tracy’s life both professionally with the Seattle PD as well as her personal life…so I found myself surprised and pleased to receive a copy of Robert Dugoni’s latest in the series, A Dead Draw (in exchange for my honest review). Pleased because I have really enjoyed all the books, and surprised because this is #11 out of 12, and I had no idea there were 12!
In this one, Tracy is in a sort of flashback situation as in her work as a Detective she needs to interrogate a creepy suspect in two cold case murders…and the subject of her interrogation has ties to the man who killed her sister (way back in book 1!) Tracy ends up going back to her hometown following a sort of breakdown. Accompanied by the husband and daughter she has gained throughout the series of books, Tracy has to deal with the thought that the subject, who escaped, might be on her trail.
Yes, it is a series that follows her life and career, but IMO every book in the series can be read as a standalone. I have enjoyed all of them, and recommend this for anyone who likes a nice plot, a strong female character, and a fun read. OK, maybe not “fun” as it gets a bit scary/gruesome along the way, but still…
Sadly, #12 won’t be out til fall of 2026, but that gives readers time to catch up to this fine series. Five stars.