This is the seventh in the Tracy Crosswhite series and although I haven't read the previous six if they are anywhere near as good as this I am in for a treat as, on the strength of this book, I have now bought the rest and look forward to starting at the beginning very soon.

It is winter and the weather is foul; heavy snow and biting winds have welcomed Tracy and her husband back to their childhood town of Cedar Grove where they are living in the property inherited after the death of Dan's parents. It's been a while since Tracy has been home and now she and Dan have become three as their two month old child is with them while their own house is being remodelled.

Neither are good at doing nothing however and, after a local businessman hires Dan to represent him in a bid to prevent the loss of his family store, Tracy accepts the offer of work from the local sheriff looking into three cold cases he fears are linked. Some locals aren't at all enthusiastic about this, and, as the two strands begin to merge together with the danger to all involved looming large, Tracy begins to understand the difficulties experienced by working mothers everywhere as her future seems increasingly uncertain for many reasons.

I was able to read an advanced copy of  this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers in exchange for an unbiased review and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys this series or doesn't mind a few spoilers with regard to one of the main threads running throughout the seven novels so far.

This is the seventh book in this series and I have enjoyed each one. In this book you do learn more about Tracy and Dan's past. This book has lots of twists and turns and hooked me from the first page

I really enjoyed this book, as I do all books by this author. There were almost three stories in this one book: Tracy's mystery that she's trying to solve, her husband's court case and their family life. I knew Tracy and Dan's stories were going to intersect (otherwise why out both of them in this book) but i wasn't sure how. I really enjoyed the journey.

Thanks to #netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy. This did not affect my review.

Tracy Crosswhite is back & the first thing you’ll notice is her gun & handcuffs have been replaced by bottles & diapers. Baby Daniella has arrived. She & Dan are ecstatic but their little house in Seattle is bursting at the seams so the whole family moves back to Cedar Grove while it undergoes renovation.

Dan picks up a case representing a local merchant. For some reason the city has been buying up properties on the main drag but his client has no desire to sell. As far as Dan is concerned, there’s something sketchy about the whole thing & begins to dig.

Tracy is on mat leave & adjusting to being a stay at home mom. She runs into her old friend Roy Calloway & is surprised to learn he’s come out of retirement to fill in as chief of police. The current chief is on leave after his wife died in a house fire & Roy has a proposition for her.

It seems the chief’s wife was a journalist who was looking into a local murder from 1993 when she died. The case was related to the death of Tracy’s sister. With questions swirling about the original investigation & the woman’s subsequent death, Roy needs a fresh set of eyes on the whole mess. Would Tracy like a part time job? Why, yes….yes she would.

Dan’s case becomes increasingly more complex & as Tracy unearths old secrets, it’s clear some people would rather she let sleeping dogs lie. She & Dan grew up here & as things heat up, she’s very aware that her search for a killer may lead to someone she knows.

This instalment focuses just as much on Tracy’s personal life as the investigative side of the story. She comes across as more fragile in this one. A combination of postpartum hormones, doubts about motherhood & reminders of her sister have her emotionally on edge. Dan’s not happy she’s back in business & Tracy has to wonder if she can really have it all. It’s the guilt every working mother deals with. Thankfully, her colleague Faz shows up to lend a hand & boost her spirits.

There are plenty of red herrings & surprising connections along the way to keep you guessing. It’s a solid read but I must confess I preferred the investigative side of the plot. Having Faz pop by provides some added humour but I missed Kins & the Seattle PD. What hasn’t changed is this author’s ability to deliver a story full of vibrant characters in an atmospheric setting. A slower middle gives you time to rest up before a cracker of a finish. Big fans of the series will find much to enjoy here.


3.5 stars

Tracy Crosswhite is back and she has been missed. Now a new mother and back in her hometown, a new murder occurs and takes us back to an earlier time. Tracy is asked to help the local police chief investigate these murders. Meanwhile, husband Dan o'Leary is helping out another local trying to keep his property from being out from under him. And somehow, as Robert Dugoni is so good at doing gets all these people, murders and legal cases to tie together for our reading enjoyment. Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read this pre publication. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it.

4 stars

Detective Tracy Crosswhite and her attorney husband Dan have moved back to Cedar Grove temporarily while their home in the city is being remodeled. Tracy and Dan both grew up in Cedar Grove. They are now the proud parents of a two-month-old daughter whom they name Daniella. Tracy has two months to go on her maternity leave and hasn't yet decided if she will go back to work at all.

Former sheriff and now acting sheriff Roy has a puzzle on his hands. Since he knows Tracy quite well he cajoles her into “assisting” on the case. Basically he wants her to look into three murders and solve them. The first was an eighteen-year old young woman named Heather, the second an attorney from the city (who was an alcoholic), and the third is the current sheriff's wife in a house fire. But before the fire was set, she was hit on the head.

Dan is not happy about Tracy taking the case for what happened to Heather is too much like what happened to Tracy's sister Sarah several years ago.

Meanwhile Dan also picks up an interesting case involving the city of Cedar Grove and his client; a man whose business is in trouble as a direct result of the city's actions.

As time goes by, Dan and Tracy's cases begin to dovetail. Some very interesting coincidences begin to crop up. Meanwhile, Sheriff Calloway and Tracy continue to interview people. Some are reluctant to answer their questions and some seem to be pretty forthcoming.

The exciting conclusion to the story reveals the killer. I was suspicious of this person since about fifty per cent of the book. But I had a very good time getting to the conclusion.

This book is written in Robert Dugoni's usual well thought out style. The events in the story followed one another in a logical manner. I really liked the parts of the story that dealt with Tracy and Dan's relationship. I liked getting to know them better and it seemed like they had such a mature relationship. I liked the good guys in the book. They were of a similar mindset and seemed to be the best people that they could be. This book has action, a little romance, tension and moves along at a very good pace. It may be my favorite Tracy Crosswhite story to date. Well done, Mr. Dugoni.

I want to thank NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for forwarding to me a copy of this very good book for me to read, enjoy and review.

A Cold Trail is a great story that keeps you entertained. The characters are well developed and I would read more by this author.

The long wait for the seventh Tracy Crosswhite book was definitely worth it.! It was a fantastic read, the deep delve into Tracy and Dan's background and hometown was very insight full, I was able to gain more perspective on who they are as characters, how the past shaped has them and where they are headed. After, being a fan since the beginning of the series it was fulfilling to see the two main characters content on the domestic front, even with the addition of a baby. The plot of the story was engaging, lots of twists and turns, and the reveal at the end unsuspecting Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of the book.

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Another good one from Robert Dugoni. Tracy Crosswhite returns to her hometown and ends up trying to solve a 26-year-old murder that brings up memories of her own sister's death. The investigation also creates conflict between Tracy and Dan because their daughter is a mere two months old when Tracy undertakes the investigation. I have to admit that as a mother myself, I did not find this aspect of the story at all believable. First time mothers would be too sleep deprived and anxious to attempt such a thing voluntarily (there is also a part where Tracy is trying to feed her child baby food at two months, which is about four months too early). But setting all of that aside, it was a decent mystery with good characters and an interesting plot.

Dugoni writes the best mysteries and he does it again in A Cold Trail -
I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review -
A dying town and yet stores are being sold and renovated
A woman who never fit in
Two murders bring Detective Tracy home to investigate. As Tracy gets closer to the truth someone is determined to stop her - Can she find the killer before the killer gets to her?

"A Cold Trail" is the seventh in Robert Dugoni's series starring Seattle homicide detective Tracy Crosswhite, but the first I have read. Despite that, I found it easy to jump into the middle and catch up with the characters, and knew I was in for a good read from this author.

Tracy and her attorney husband Dan have returned to the home Dan inherited from his parents in Cedar Grove. Tracy, on leave with a new baby daughter, grew up there, but life was never the same after her beloved younger sister was murdered.

When another young woman is killed, Tracy becomes obsessed with solving the case, and digs in, despite Dan's disapproval and the challenges of balancing work and its dangers with a newborn. Dugoni always delivers a strong mystery and does it again with "A Cold Trail".

Wow had me hooked from the start! Full of tension and fear it had me hanging on to every word madly turning pages desperate to know what was going to happen next. I love a book where I don’t guess who the bad guy is, and I didn’t in this case so it was a real wow moment at the end. And that ending! .... utterly spectacular! Very much enjoyed this book and don’t hesitate in giving it five stars

In “A Cold Trail” we once again see Seattle homicide detective Tracy Crosswhite doing what she does best – solve crimes. When Tracy and Dan head back to Cedar Grove with their daughter, memories come flooding back as well. But as Dan takes on a local case and Tracy is asked to help with one as well, secrets of the small town begin to get unveiled. But as the two cases start to intertwine things start to get dangerous for all those involved. How far will Tracy go this time when she has more to lose than ever before?

Not to be forgotten is Faz (and his wife) as he comes to Tracy’s side to help with his wit and one- liners and as usual we are given the chance to fall more in love with Dan (Tracy’s husband) and the epilogue proves that we are not the only ones.

I received a copy of this book through Net Galley and this is my honest review.

I love this series. I came across the Tracy Crosswhite series a few years ago on kindle unlimited & its one of the few on the service that i recommend to others. Ive even branched out to the authors other work, even the legal thrillers that really aren't my usual style because i enjoy his writing style & character development. So excited to get a copy of this new book!
And it didnt disappoint! The book was hard to put down once i started. I easily fell back into step with the characters.
Overall, im not a fan of books where the female main character is balancing motherhood & her career, which Tracy is in this book, but i still really enjoyed thestory & am already looking forward to the next!

Another great installment in this series. Split between Dan and Tracey, lots of intrigue and mystery. I love these stories and am always sad that they end too fast!

I am a big fan of Robert Dugoni and the Tracy Crosswhite series. A Cold Trail is the 7th book in the series and hits all the marks for a good mystery. The story is packed with suspense and twists and turns that keep a reader on their toes. I enjoy the small-town feel of this book's setting and getting to see Tracy and Dan continue to navigate their relationship.

A Cold Trail is a solid hit and a book not to miss.

I have always liked the Tracy Crosswhite series and this one is a wonderful addition.

A new mom, Tracy is back for a while in her hometown of Cedar Grove and on maternity leave. While the town stirs up memories, both good and bad, she herself is dealing with the joys and trials of motherhood and internally battling what every woman battles.....can she still be a good mother and be the person she is?

Several deaths, one a cold case, thrusts her into the spotlight when the police chief asked her to look into them and see what she can find. At the same time her husband, Dan, is involved in a case having to do with the town's revitalization and as she digs deeper she discovers there may be a connection between the two.

I especially liked the feelings and emotions a young mother goes through when faced with the possibility of being a stay-at-home mom, or returning to your career. Plus the added suspense as Tracy pursues this case will keep you guessing right until the very end.

Enjoy!

Tracy Crosswhite only wants a chance at a normal life with her husband and new daughter, but the chances of that happy in Cedar Grove are slim to none. With Dan busy with a new client, Tracy begins investigating the death of a local cops wife and a reporter looking into a cold case murder. Tracy never expect her case to overlap them one her husband is currently working on. This series just keeps getting better, Tracy is a believable heroine that readers will relate to

I’ve been a huge fan of this series from the very beginning. The newest installment exceeded my expectations. This might very well be the only series I have ever read that gets better with every book. Excellent read!

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to preview A Cold Trail by Robert Dugoni. This is the 7th book in the Tracy Crosswhite series. If you are a fan, this book will not disappoint.
Tracy is still struggling with her personal demons including the death of her sister. She and her husband need time to heal.
Dan is representing a local merchant, and Tracy is asked to help on a case. Soon the two begin to merge into a mystery that brings Tracy's family into the mix - murder and more murder.
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