Huge thanks to both Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an early copy of One Last Kill!

This is Mr. Dugoni's 10th book in the Seattle homicide detective Tracy Crosswhite series. It's quite the page-turner in addition to a police procedural. The expected publication is October 3, 2023.

One Last Kill draws a long-dormant serial killer out of hiding in this riveting book. Tracy Crosswhite is reopening the investigation into Seattle’s Route 99 serial killer. After thirteen victims, he stopped hunting and the trail went cold. Why he stopped is a total mystery.

I very much enjoyed the uneasy alliance between Tracy and Captain Johnny Nolasco! They were both fantastic this time around. It was also nice to have Faz and Del show up, even though they played lesser parts. Although some readers may have guessed the killer's identity, I wasn't one of them...

Mr. Dugoni is one of my very favorite authors and I hope this series never ends!!!

Robert Dugoni Crosswhite series is a must read for me. It is like slipping back into a comfy pair of sweatpants and watching the next episode of your favorite show. This episode was a nice easy read and I enjoyed catching up with my favorite characters - I enjoyed having some of the supporting characters fleshed out a little more and learning more about their backstories. The overall storyline was what I would expect from a Crosswhite novel

This is the third book within the series that moves around the same characters. Major part of the book is a slow police procedural with nothing happening and everything falling into place finally in the last part. For someone who doggedly pursued the case for two decades Nolasco hadn’t seen what Tracy was able to see in a matter of weeks. Apart from such glitches wherein the author tries to make a larger than life character out of the protagonist the book is a slow burn. I didn’t like this trilogy plot wise nor the resolution.

Thanks very much to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing for providing a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I love reading mysteries set in my home are of the Pacific Northwest and the Tracy Crosswhite series has always delivered great mysteries that seem to be set in my backyard.

One Last Kill continues that success and finds Tracy still crushing cold cases when she is handed a 25 year old serial killer case that was never solved and is now heating up again. As usual, she has to battle office politics to get the job done, making that that much harder. I really liked how Tracy and Nolasco's relationship grew in this story from grudgingly working together to developing real trust and having each others back. Nice to finally see Tracy get some well earned respect.

Big fan of this series and its never disappointed, still going strong after 10 books. Highly recommended.

Thank you #NetGalley for the opportunity to read Robert Dugoni’s latest police thriller, One Last Kill , due for publication October 3, 2023.

This is #10 in the series dedicated to Seattle Detective Tracy Crosswhite, where we learn she has been assigned the impossible task of cracking the three decades-old cold case of the Route 66 serial killer. Is her boss, Police Chief Marcella Weber, setting her up due to old grievances between the women? That seems an even more likely when her nemesis, Captain Johnny Nolasco, is assigned to work as her partner. Somehow, Tracy and Nolasco slowly form a begrudging alliance to right the wrong of not nabbing the killer years before, and by the end, the reader almost feels sorry for Nolasco’s downward spiral after the failure of his Route 66 task force so many years before.

The reader can enjoy this book as a stand-alone, as the backstories with various characters are introduced and explained in a simple way so you can enjoy the action and understand what the relationships are.

Tracy relies on solid police work, new DNA technology, research, interviews, and a few trusted contacts to make a difference as a detective. She is a likable character, although her emotional self-control is a little hard to believe sometimes in the face of very difficult colleagues and situations. We want to see her succeed and trust her judgement.

This book has many different spokes in its narrative wheel, keeping the pace of the story moving forward and the reader engaged. There are the usual issues tying police, press and politicians together, but there is a psychological aspect to the story as well, which I enjoyed. At about 380 pages, it is a bit longer than it needed to be, but a solid police procedural/thriller. 4-stars.

As usual Dugoni has knocked it out of the park. Tracy Crosswhite is an incredible character as are others that have been long term in these books
Cant wait for the next

In "One last kill” Robert Dugoni delivers a gripping and complex police procedural. Detective Tracy Crosswhite, directed by her boss to reexamine a thirty-year-old serial killer case, is partnered with her former nemesis, Captain Johnny Nolasco. As they delve deeper into the investigation, the lines between personal and professional relationships blur, and they confront corruption within the police force and among their colleagues.
Dugoni's characters are the standout feature of this novel. Tracy and Nolasco are well-drawn and compelling, with motivations and backstories that drive their actions. The secondary characters, including members of the original task force and the suspects they investigate, are equally fleshed out and add depth to the story.
Dugoni's writing is concise and precise, with each scene contributing to the larger narrative. The pacing is fast, and the tension builds throughout the novel. As the investigation unfolds, Dugoni keeps readers guessing, with plenty of twists and turns to keep them engaged.
Overall, "One last kill” is a gripping and satisfying police procedural that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Dugoni is a master of the genre, and this novel is a testament to his skill in crafting compelling characters and intricate plots.

This was great! I love this series and they keep getting better and better. I'd like to see Tracy back with her old team, and they were in this some. Nolasco being nice, was a nice change! if you haven't read this series yet, do so now! Best to start. at the beginning, you won't be disappointed!

highly recommended!

Book 10 in the Tracy Crosswhite series was by far one of my favorites. I read this all in one day and stayed up until 6am to finish it. I love books that make me forget I’m reading and this is one of those. It kept me on edge the entire time and I didn’t know what was going to happen next. If you’re a fan of the series, don’t skip this book! I had so much fun with this book.

Another solid story in the Tracy Crosswhite series. I stayed up way too late to finish this one because once I hit the 65% mark I couldn’t go to sleep not knowing. Tracy is still on cold cases (a move that I think really helped keep the series fresh), but this time around she’s tasked with working with Nolasco, her long time adversary and Captain. I’ve read every installment of this series and I actually gasped out loud when Nolasco was assigned instead of Faz. The mystery is more of a slow burn this time around and the fun was seeing how Tracy and Nolasco work together. Tracy is always the moral compass and the other characters see more gray. Nolasco has always been “bad” so it was good to see a different side of him and the flashbacks to him running the original task force for this case. All in all, a strong add to the series and, as always, I can’t wait for the next.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital copy and a chance to read this early. All opinions are my own.

robert dugoni does it again! anyone who knows me, knows that i love this series so much. this is a perfect addition to the tracy crosswhite "universe". i always forget how much i love tracy as a character. she is sassy, determined, hard working, and doesn't take crap from anyone. she works hard for the victims and their families, even after their cases go cold. i loved the slight "enemies to lovers" trope, except the work colleagues edition between tracy and nolasco. tracy and nolasco have a complicated past due to tracy being an excellent female detective, starting with her beating his shooting range score in the academy and continuing due to her being awarded several medals of valor due to her success in solving cases. i really loved learning more about nolasco and seeing their relationship progress from distrust to having each other's backs.

i can tell how much research dugoni does for his books, and can tell that he consults with actual detectives. the gradual, but severe deterioration shown after nolasco is reassigned to this case was so accurate. he starts chain smoking, loses weight, and sleep over the case, as it consumes him and affects his mental health. nolasco throwing away his cigarettes at the end of the book shows his positive outlook on the future, at least for now.

this is definitely a slow burn thriller, so don't go into this book expecting a plot twist every other chapter. the first 50-60% of the book is investigation and pursuing leads without much return. i didn't guess who the killer was, and it seemed unlikely that anyone would be able to with the amount of details i remember of the case. i think it would be really hard, as an author, to balance the hints without revealing too much and making it obvious. i recommend this series to everyone who is interested in a murder mystery heavy in police procedure, but is actually entertaining and well written!


see my review on goodreads below, but be aware that there are spoilers.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5461598359

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy of this book.

Detective Tracy Whitecross works cold cases. She is ordered by chief Weber to look into the Route 99 serial killer cases. When she asks for help, she has to work with captain Nolasco, her boss and nemesis.

As they look into the cars, things gone to light. Mistakes in the investigation and information not feint passed on. Can Tracy live up to her reputation and solve the old murders?

This is book 10 in the series and I’m loving it. I really enjoy Tracy’s thought processes as she works though the clues methodically. This was built slowly but surely and was a great read. My only tiny criticism is missing her former partner Kins.

One Last Kill is Robert Dugoni’s tenth novel in the Tracy Crosswhite series and is undoubtedly one of his best. Tracy is assigned a 25 year old cold case which leads to the resumption of killing in this serial killer novel. As usual, Tracy is involved in personality conflicts with her superiors and, of course, jealousy by many of her colleagues due to her ability to solve crimes and the resultant publicity thrust upon her. With a forced partnership with the case’s original detective (now a captain), she defies the odds and not only finds the killer through amazing detective work but also wins over the respect of her partner.

This book is a gem of a page turner, is hard to put down and will keep the reader constantly guessing. I thank NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the opportunity to read and review this book prior to publication.

As always the Crosswhite series is great. I really enjoyed this one where we get to see more on the hated Captain Nolasco, who becomes a more complex character than just Tracey's perspective of him. The story is excellent and ties together with a short story and book 9, while remaining an okay stand alone (but really, read them all, in order!).

Excellent! I love Detective Tracy Crosswhite. Amazing story and police procedural with fabulous characters. I immediately ran and got Book 1 in the series. I'm hooked! 5 stars.

Once again Robert Dugoni hits it out of the park with the newest Tracy Crosswhite book, One Last Kill. Once I started this book I could not put it down. The book was tightly plotted and never had a dull moment. One Last Kill pairs Crosswhite with her nemesis, Capt. Nolasco. I really like that Dugoni brought Nolasco's character to life and showed he was more than someone with a grudge. He set his grudge aside to work the case, and they were equal partners working on a case together. I did not see the end coming and it surprised me. In hindsight, all the clues were there.This is another five star winner from Dugoni. #Netgalley #OneLastKill

One Last Kill is another great book in the Tracy Crosswhite series by Robert Dugoni. As the book opens, Tracy is working cold cases when the chief of police orders her to drop everything to re-open a famous unsolved case: the Route 99 serial killer case. To make matters worse, she is also forced to work with her least favorite colleague Johnny Nolasco. Nolasco was the lead detective on the case 25 years ago and still feels angry he didn’t solve it. They form a tenuous alliance to search for any clues that might break the case. The story feels tense all the way through, with flashbacks to the original investigation providing more background for characters like Nolasco. Tracy Crosswhite remains a resilient character whose determination to solve cases is compelling. I look forward to book number 11! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

First off, thank you, @netgalley for letting me read this book months before it comes out. When I got the email that I was getting this book, I stopped what I was reading and dived in. Tracy Crosswhite and the gang are back at it and I devoured this book as quick as I could. I love this series. The characters are great and the story just keeps unraveling so much that I can’t put the book down until I know all the things!! This is the 10th book in the series and all are great reads. I hope there are more coming!!!!

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the copy of One Last Kill (Tracy Crosswhite 10) by Robert Dugoni. I was late to this series and I’m still trying to catch up. Still, I couldn’t resist reading this one now. Tracy is such a good character and I like the insights into her family life. I love how fair and smart she is. She’s still working on cold cases and while her talents might feel wasted on cold cases she still gives it her all. I really appreciate that Dugoni is one of a handful of male authors who can write believable female characters.
The story was familiar - is a serial killer back after almost 30 years? - but this story was complex, absorbing, and surprising. If you haven’t read a Dugoni book before, after you read this one you’ll want to read them all. If you already love his books, this one will not disappoint!

4 stars

Detective Tracy Crosswhite has been directed by her boss to reexamine a thirty-year old serial killer case. Her partner in this investigation is Captain Johnny Nolasco. Tracy and Nolasco have a pretty rocky past. Nolasco was one of the original investigators of the multiple murders thirty years earlier.

Nolasco surprises Tracy though. He seems to care about the case.

What follows is a convoluted investigation. Tracy and Nolasco make progress along with some other members of the former task force. Nollasco thinks he has a prime suspect, but Tracy is not so sure.

This book has many strings for the reader to follow. Corruption in the police force and higher, and suspicions of other members among the investigative team are just two of the problems Nolasco and Tracy face.

The denouement of this book is a surprise. (Although given the characters in the story, it probably shouldn’t have been.)

Mr. Dugoni can certainly write a stellar police procedural. His characters are crisp and driven. Their interactions are true-to-life. I have enjoyed his writing for several years and hope to have several more.

I want to thank NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for forwarding to me a copy of this good book for me to read, enjoy and review. The opinions expressed in this review are solely my own.