Robin M. (robinmy) -
Detective Tracy Crosswhite has a new case. A serial killer that the cops have named "The Cowboy" is killing exotic dancers. Their bodies are left in cheap motels. A task force has been created and Tracy is the lead detective. She sees a parallel between these cases and an old case from years ago that was investigated by Tracy's supervisor and nemesis, Johnny Nolasco. It looks like the wrong person was convicted of the crime and a killer is getting away with murder.
The second book in the Tracy Crosswhite series is even better than the first. This was a fast-paced mystery with lots of suspects. I kept changing my mind about the identity of the killer. I never did guess the right person. Johnny Nolasco is once again trying to get Tracy fired or demoted. By naming her the task force leader, he has set her up for a fall. I just love to hate the Nolasco character.
I was happy to see that Tracy's friend, Dan O'Leary, continues in this series. Tracy asks him to look into the case that was solved by Nolasco several years ago, to see if the wrong person was convicted. I like Tracy and Dan's relationship and hope to see more of them together in the future. My rating: 4.5 Stars.
The second book in the Tracy Crosswhite series is even better than the first. This was a fast-paced mystery with lots of suspects. I kept changing my mind about the identity of the killer. I never did guess the right person. Johnny Nolasco is once again trying to get Tracy fired or demoted. By naming her the task force leader, he has set her up for a fall. I just love to hate the Nolasco character.
I was happy to see that Tracy's friend, Dan O'Leary, continues in this series. Tracy asks him to look into the case that was solved by Nolasco several years ago, to see if the wrong person was convicted. I like Tracy and Dan's relationship and hope to see more of them together in the future. My rating: 4.5 Stars.
Cathy C. (cathyskye) -
My review could be wrapped up in short order: Her Final Breath is, quite simply, a pleasure to read. However, most people do expect more in a review. Dugoni has crafted a truly puzzling, well-paced mystery with a main character whom I'm learning to like more and more with each book in the series that I read.
Tracy is saddled with an obnoxious boss, and Nolasco really has it in for her. The problem is-- like a cat-- he seems to have nine lives and to always land on his feet. I am really looking forward to continuing with this series because this character certainly deserves to have Karma slap him right upside the head.
Dan, the attorney Tracy met in My Sister's Grave, shows up once again and does some very valuable research for her regarding The Cowboy. The rest of the supporting cast performs ably, especially the detectives who work closely with Tracy because they think the world of her but don't always like the way she behaves.
Tracy Crosswhite herself is rapidly becoming one of my favorites. Give her a goal and she gets tunnel vision, not wanting to stop until the bad guy is behind bars. This may lead to some impulsive behavior from time to time, but she does use common sense and her heart is always with the victims and their families. (She's been in their shoes.) One of the many things I like about this character is that although her focus on the job is tremendous, she nevertheless takes the time to share her knowledge and expertise with other women trying to make their way in the police department.
Characters and story. Dugoni's Tracy Crosswhite series has both in abundance, and I'm really looking forward to reading my way through this series.
Tracy is saddled with an obnoxious boss, and Nolasco really has it in for her. The problem is-- like a cat-- he seems to have nine lives and to always land on his feet. I am really looking forward to continuing with this series because this character certainly deserves to have Karma slap him right upside the head.
Dan, the attorney Tracy met in My Sister's Grave, shows up once again and does some very valuable research for her regarding The Cowboy. The rest of the supporting cast performs ably, especially the detectives who work closely with Tracy because they think the world of her but don't always like the way she behaves.
Tracy Crosswhite herself is rapidly becoming one of my favorites. Give her a goal and she gets tunnel vision, not wanting to stop until the bad guy is behind bars. This may lead to some impulsive behavior from time to time, but she does use common sense and her heart is always with the victims and their families. (She's been in their shoes.) One of the many things I like about this character is that although her focus on the job is tremendous, she nevertheless takes the time to share her knowledge and expertise with other women trying to make their way in the police department.
Characters and story. Dugoni's Tracy Crosswhite series has both in abundance, and I'm really looking forward to reading my way through this series.
First book in the series was very good--this one? not so great
It is overly long with too much dialogue that goes nowhere, too many 'filler' pages of just nothing that goes nowhere, and it actually is very predictable.
I didn't find any 'on the edge of your seat' suspense in it at all and it got slow and draggy in so many places I felt like I was trudging through quicksand.
I'll continue the series and see where it goes but it'll have to be better than this one
It is overly long with too much dialogue that goes nowhere, too many 'filler' pages of just nothing that goes nowhere, and it actually is very predictable.
I didn't find any 'on the edge of your seat' suspense in it at all and it got slow and draggy in so many places I felt like I was trudging through quicksand.
I'll continue the series and see where it goes but it'll have to be better than this one
