What She Found by Robert Dugoni is an engrossing police procedural. Tracy is a decorated police detective who has opted to work cold cases. There are advantages: she doesn’t share an office so she can close the door; her hours are much more regular so she can be home with Dan and their baby, Daniella; and she is in charge of her own time. All in all it has worked out well for her. She and the forensic anthropologist have just finished uncovering the graves of missing women near a serial killer’s cabin nearby. It had fallen to her to do the family notifications, which were difficult but satisfying in a way. Now she has been contacted by the grown daughter of a newspaper reporter who disappeared 25 years ago. All the woman wanted to know was what had happened. She was torn about what she hoped for the outcome. She had been doing her own research and had a box full of it, very complete. Tracy was intrigued and started poking around, even setting up a Facebook page and a tip line, which turned out to be what paid off. The other things she discovered shook her to her core, but she forged ahead.

Tracy Crosswhite is a good character, written both in and out of the investigation; with her family, her co-workers, and witnesses making more than cursory appearances in the retelling of this story. The plot, in all its facets, is an intriguing one and keeps the reader turning the pages. The discoveries, both good and bad, reflect society as it is. An interesting thing the book brought up was Asperger’s/autism, how it presents and does it remain viable as changes in one’s life occur? Interesting concept. Quite the compelling story.

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What She Found by Robert Dugoni
Tracy Crosswhite Series Book 9
Thankfully, this book was much less gruesome and scary than the previous book which is referred to numerous times in this one because serial killer victims are still being identified. I liked this book even though it does not have a pat ending with everything tied up with a bow. More to come in future books I’m sure.
Be sure to read the short story The Last Line to hear Del’s perspective.
I still enjoy this series and hope it continues for a long time.

I liked this book from the start. I had a hard time putting it down. You get drawn into Lisa's life, then Tracy's, and Anita's then Melissa's. I normally do not read a series of books without starting at the beginning. I was able to read this book on its on not needing the previous books to get caught up, however, I may go back and start.

What She Found by Robert Dugoni is book #9 of the Tracy Crosswhite series. It can definitely be read as a stand-alone. Robert Dugoni is a go to author for me. If you haven’t heard of him you need to read one of his books. This book is about a Cold Case detective and I loved her moral compass.
This realistic mystery novel was done well and quite surprising and interesting. This author has a special touch for story telling. I highly recommend this.
Thanks Thomas & Mercer via NetGalley.

I’ve read all of the Tracy Crosswhite stories where she started out in the teaching profession and, due to a family loss, changed directions into police work. This story deals with a missing woman as a cold case for 25 years and Tracy understands the need to know what happened due to her own family cold case.

Mr. Dugoni has excelled at writing Tracy as she develops expertise in police work, her tenacity, her colleagues who become family, and then finding love of her own. All of the books are excellent with procedures, twists and turns and, while I’m glad I have the background from reading all of the books, this book can act as a standalone.

Tracy always seems to focus on a case, whether in her previous violent crimes unit or now working on cold cases, that goes against what her boss wants. She must figure out a way to keep the boss somewhat happy while pursuing a case she is dead set on solving. She manages to put herself in danger many times over the course of her career.

I love Del and Vic and it’s interesting that this story brings in details from their early career. The short story The Last Line, gives some background on their past, which now is part of Tracy’s investigation. I can’t imagine having a missing family member and not knowing what happened, where they are, or whether they are dead or alive. Cold case detectives are certainly ones to appreciate, especially since they usually have little evidence to work with.

I love the Tracy Crosswhite series and hope Mr. Dugoni writes many more – I highly recommend!

Thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this new work.

I love reading about cold cases and seeing the detective determined to solve it! Tracy is such a phenomenal detective and made this mystery so much more interesting.

I enjoyed the amount of character development on top of the mystery. The suspense and tension made this a true page turned. This was my first read in this series and I hope to read more in the future.

Okay so I have at last been worn down by all the Tracy Crosswhite fans and I have tried one of her books. I am sure I have missed lots by joining in at #9 but it was still a great read.

In What She Found Tracy is lead detective in the Cold Case unit. She is approached by Anita whose mother, Lisa Childress, has been missing for 25 years. Anita just wants to know what happened to her and, as a mother of a young daughter, Tracy feels sympathy for her and begins to search for clues. The reader already has a few of those because there is a prologue and I must admit it gave me an idea of what was going to occur.

What follows is Tracy's determined pursuit of the truth even when she discovers she is exposing crooked cops and people who kill to cover up their wrong doings. Tracy is an admirable character with a strong sense of justice and a determination to do the right thing. When it comes to strong, sensible, female leads she is the real thing.

I enjoyed the whole book very much and will certainly now go back to the start and get to appreciate the whole series.

What She Found is the sort of story that catches the reader's attention from the beginning. It's about the struggle of one woman, Tracy. who leads the Cold Cases Unit, against the status quo, and works effortlessly to find closure for all those who are left behind when someone just disappears. Searching for a journalist that disappeared almost 25 years ago, she discovers related cases involving corruption at the higher levels of the county's management. The story has a great plot, is well and fast-paced written, and provides great entertainment!
I downloaded a free copy of this book from NetGalley and this is my honest review.

What She Found is not my first book of the series and every time I read one I am reminded that I really need to go back and read what I have missed. You can definitely read and enjoy this book without having read them all. I think familiarity with at least some of the characters and their backstory helps, though. This book comes when Tracy is working cold cases. She is sucked in by a mother who just wants answers and you can feel her own past and her own experience as a mother really leading her to solve this. Fast-paced and intriguing, I would recommend this even if you are not familiar with the series.

Another great read by Robert Dugoni! Tracy Crosswhite is now working from home on cold cases. She gets a call about a missing journalist, who disappeared 20+ years ago. Of course the first suspect is the husband, but as Tracy looks into the case, she notices lots of strange things, which seem to lead towards an anti drug task force with some shady happenings. Tracy's passion for resolving cold cases takes her in strange and concerning directions. Never one to give up, Tracy pursues the leads wherever they go, even at some risk to herself.

Like all Tracy's Crosswhite stories, What She Found is rife with twistyness the keeps you turning pages until the very end! I can't wait for the next one (please write quickly Mr. Dugoni!).

Another author that I found while checking some new books on kindle unlimited. And after a read a short story by him, I knew I had to read more. So here I am with his newly released book.

“What she found” is a cold case police investigation type of story. I loved every second. From the main character, Tracy Crosswhite, to all her investigations behind closed doors. Some secondary characters draw my attention right away. Some scared me and others wanted me to high-five them.

But the real feelings after reading this book are much higher than just a police procedural investigation.

My emotions run high when I thought of what Lissa had to go through and especially her family all those years.

The story is much more emotional and based more on connections between people. And also, bringing up to light a high stake secret that will change everything in her department.

What stayed with me is probably the author’s note at the end. I’m wishing him and his family much love and sending hugs.
🆓📖 very grateful to the publishers for my review copy

I've read all the books in the Tracy Crosswhite series and really enjoy each installment. Tracy is a great detective, a "dog with a bone" (as her colleagues call her) that doesn't stop digging until she finds the answer. Tracy has been assigned to cold cases and when a daughter of a missing woman asks Tracy for help finding what happened to her mother, she starts digging and finds that the case left a lot of things open and uninvestigated. She quickly finds several events during the time period start to link up to Lisa's disappearance, leading to some bad apples in the police department. People begin warning Tracy to back off, but of course she keeps going. I like these books because the author does a great job laying out how the detective work is done, including the autopsy, crime scene evidence, and interviews of various people. Another great book in this series!

Tracy is working her second case as investigator in the cold case division. This is supposed to give her a bit more time with her family and lessen the stress accompanying active cases. But when a young woman wants help finding out what happened to her mother 25 years ago, Tracy uncovers more than she expected, more than some of her coworkers want her to find. No lessening on the stress as she works through the complicated threads of the past to determine what happened. The story tried hard to force a connection between Tracy and Anita, the daughter, and I didn't quite feel anything there. But with Tracy's hardcore work ethic, it wasn't needed. Like as is to be expected, the reader gets a solid mystery with a lot of puzzle pieces that Tracy just needs to somehow fit together.

3.75 stars rounded up to 4.
A police procedural featuring Detective Tracy Crosswhite, book 9 of 10. Tracy is now married and mother of a 16-mo old daughter, Daniela. Her husband Dan is a lawyer and they have 2 Rhodesian Mastiffs and a cat as well. Tracy’s sister Sarah disappeared several years prior which is what inspired her call to law enforcement. She is at present working cold cases for Seattle PD when she is approached by a woman whose mother, an investigative reporter, disappeared some 24 yrs prior and the daughter, Anita, is still seeking answers. Having been in a similar situation at one time, when researching her sister’s disappearance, Tracy is drawn to this case.

In the process of investigating old files and interviewing those that worked the case at the time, Tracy finds there are a lot of loose ends. Tying them together is a major challenge that drains her, and exposes a maze of possibilities, all which require intensive research.

The first half of this novel is primarily all procedural and can get tedious at times. I did not find it fast paced. The second half picks up the pace and competently draws in the reader. Dugoni is a favorite author of mine, has several series and this is one of his best. Recommend to those following the series, but this can definitely be read as a stand alone. Dugoni is a master at his craft, and I admire his versatility and creative mind.

My review copy was provided by Thomas & Mercer, via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion of this work. Releasing 8/23/22 - get your copy today.

What She Found is #9 in the Tracy Crosswhite series. I have read all of the previous novels in the series and enjoyed them all. This one is right up there with the rest.

In this installment, Tracy is contacted by Anita. Anita's mother Lisa has been missing for many years. She was an investigative reporter, but rarely told others what she was working on. Since she was secretive about her investigations and her sources, no one knows if her disappearance is related to work. Or did she just walk away from her life and child?

With very little to go on, Tracy begins to look into Lisa's case. Was the husband really involved as the police back then surmised? Or was it lazy police work?

While also working on other cold cases, Tracy begins to wonder if other police officers are involved in shady things.

If you have read the other books in the series, you will like this one as well.

Thanks to netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for the arc.

I can always count on this series to entertain, and this installment is no exception. Detective Tracy Crosswhite now works on cold cases, and is approached by Anita Childress, a local journalist, whose mother, an investigative reporter, went out to meet with a source 25 years ago, and has never been seen or heard from since. Pulling at the threads on the night she disappeared however, could have some personal and far-reaching consequences for Tracy and those closest to her should she continue to dig.

To say more would involve spoilers, so suffice it to say, Mr. Dugoni has done it again! This is a consistently well written series with compelling plots and great characters, and as always, I impatiently look forward to the next installment.

Thomas & Mercer via NetGalley kindly provided me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A fascinating cold case for Detective Tracy Crosswhite. A woman asks Tracy to investigate her missing mother, an investigative reporter who left the house to meet a contact and never returned. It has been twenty-four years and the daughter, who is now a reporter, learned that her mother was working on stories about the mayor, a city councilman, cops involved in a drug task force and the Route 99 killer. Tracy knows that she most likely will not find the woman alive, but this is what she does and searching through missing persons on Facebook is a start. Maybe someone will recognize the mother’s picture. When she thinks she may have a lead, will she find the missing woman or is this another dead end? If she does find her, which case caused her lengthy absence and why? Tracy never gives up and should this involve past police officers, what then? As she keeps hitting road blocks, she realizes that it is time to get the press involved…will this help, or get her fired? I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)

3.5 STARS (rounded up) - In this ninth book in the popular Tracy Crosswhite series, Tracy has moved from the homicide division to being the lone cold case investigator and finds herself investigating a twenty-five-year-old case of a missing investigative reporter.

The initial crime scene grabbed me, and I liked how Tracy's traumatic past continues to influence her work. But the book took on more of a slow burn feel with Tracy following up on old clues but without being in mortal danger herself, the story lacked tension for me.

Things pick up in the last half as Dugoni weaves a story about corruption and gives his readers a twist or two. I'm happy to see that Tracy's relationship with the secondary characters continues to be a strong part of this series. We see Tracy's dedication and the respect and recognition she's received for her past work as she tackles this new case. That said, I found the ending to be a bit lackluster, but with Tracy's new cold case investigator role, the sky's the limit for future books and Dugoni has me chomping at the bit for the tenth book in this series.

The Tracy Crosswhite series remains one of my favourite series when I'm in the mood for a good police procedural/thriller. I strongly recommend starting this series at the beginning with My Sister's Grave.

Disclaimer: My sincere thanks to the publisher for providing me with a complimentary advanced digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Twenty five years ago investigative journalist, Lisa Childress, left her house at midnight to meet a source. She was never seen again. Her car was found at a Greyhound bus terminal with blood on the inside. Now, Lisa's daughter, Anita, wants to reopen her mother's case. She contacts Tracy Crosswhite now working cold cases for the Seattle Police Department. Anita's father, Larry, was a prime suspect in her mother's disappearance, the police believing he murdered her. Anita wants her father cleared.

Tracy has to go back and investigate the stories Lisa was working on at the time she disappeared. Those cases include mayoral misconduct, a councilman's sex life, and most disturbing, unethical actions by a police task force called The Last Line. This is an intriguing case, with twists. As Tracy digs into this case, she is told to drop it by her boss, Chief of Police Marcella Weber. Tracy ignores her boss and continues to investigate.

This is an excellent addition to the Tracy Crosswhite series. Although, this the ninth entry, it can be read as a stand alone, but I highly recommend reading this series from the beginning.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC. The review is my own.

I have loved every book in the ‘Tracy Crosswhite’ series to date and WHAT SHE FOUND was no different.

I loved reading this book entirely through Tracy’s perspective as she investigated a cold case from 24 years ago that had many players and layers. Tracy is never too afraid to dive into what may become a sticky situation and she always does what is right. I truly hope this was not the last of the ‘Tracy Crosswhite’ series and that we will get to tag along on a few other investigations in the future! I’d love a story where we get more of Kins in the picture!

Dugoni created an intricate and intriguing story that affects many people within and outside of Tracy’s world. The plot is well-written and well-paced with several twists and ample suspense to keep the reader engaged. Once again, Dugoni was able to include aspects and realities of our present society in this book with several interesting discussions.

I think what may have been a slight disappointment for me is that the story felt slightly unresolved, but I don’t see how it could have been any other way given the major lack of substantial evidence to prove what really happened.

<i>I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher, Thomas & Mercer, of this advanced digital copy for the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for an honest review! All opinions expressed are my own.</i>