New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni’s acclaimed series continues as Tracy Crosswhite is thrown headlong into the path of a killer conspiracy.While investigating the hit-and-run death of a young boy, Seattle homicide detective Tracy Crosswhite makes a startling discovery: the suspect is an active-duty serviceman at a local naval base. After a key piece of case evidence goes missing, he … evidence goes missing, he is cleared of charges in a military court. But Tracy knows she can’t turn her back on this kind of injustice.
When she uncovers the driver’s ties to a rash of recent heroin overdoses in the city, she realizes that this isn’t just a case of the military protecting its own. It runs much deeper than that, and the accused wasn’t acting alone. For Tracy, it’s all hitting very close to home.
As Tracy moves closer to uncovering the truth behind this insidious conspiracy, she’s putting herself in harm’s way. And the only people she can rely on to make it out alive might be those she can no longer trust.
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I have been working my way through this series and loving every aspect of it. We are usually given at least two different stories but this time they coincide. At first they appear to be different stories with a hit and run of an African American teen that Tracy and her partner Kinz are called to the scene for. Why are they called to an obvious traffic crime? The prevailing BLM climate, however, their Captain wants it booted right back to traffic. When they make the connection to the Navy, all bets are off when they decide to take jurisdiction. The parallel case is Del’s niece who overdosed on heroine. He is working the case even though he shouldn’t and this case now seems to be connected to the hit and run. So many twists and turns in both it will keep you guessing right to the end.
This book was not as compelling a read as the other Crosswhite books I’ve read; however, it still was a good read. I enjoyed the development of the characters in this one. Looking forward to seeing where that leads the ‘family’ at the department and the family at home. This one took a LONG time to connect the storylines (to me) and I guess that’s why I chose to only give this 4*. However, I have the next book on my list to buy soon. 🙂
Close to Home (Tracy Crosswhite, #5), my seventh read from author Robert Dugoni. Outstanding police fiction. 10-hours 49-minute/511-pages. I’m voluntarily reading & reviewing it because every book needs reviews. Narrator Emily Sutton-Smith has become the voice of Tracy Crosswhite and her outstanding narration adds to the book’s enjoyment. I look forward to reading more from this author. Now I’m going out and read A Steep Price: Tracy Crosswhite, Book 6. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 – July 24, 2018).
This book was hard to read because of the tragic subject matter. The way the story is put together and unfolds is amazing. In my opinion this is the best Tracy Crosswhite novel so far!
In this Crosswhite Series addition we see the domino effect, and how quickly things can go from bad to worse.
Tracy, and the other members of the “A-Team”, minus Kins for the majority of the story, are simultaneously investigating the hit and run of 12 year old D’Andre Miller and the overdose of Del’s niece Allie.
It did keep me guessing most of the way, and there’s a twist at the end that I didn’t see coming until about a second before it occurred.
Favorite quote is from Dan’s T-shirt of Rex and Sherlock. ” We’re not stubborn. Our way is just better. ” It’s very close to home, I have a Jack Russell/Pit bull mix who thinks exactly the same way. Makes me think Robert either has or had a very headstrong dog or two in his life.
Another Tracy Crosswhite book which I thoroughly enjoyed.
Wow! I cried, I laughed, and I cheered!
This one touches on a subject most of us have dealt with and it is done So Well! Gotta love Tracy and pals as they keep the streets safe.
I love this series!!! One of the best parts is following this detective through tragedy to the beginning of a fulfilling life while still being a spot on cop. Her personal life adds to her ability to understand the heartbreak of a family who has lost a loved one due to crime. This particular book has you trying to follow what should be a simple hit-and-run to a myriad of crimes used to cover it up leading to a stunning conclusion. I’ve already downloaded the next in the series. Robert Dugoni is in my top ten of favorite authors.
Another Gripping Tracy Crosswhite Novel Deserving A Read By You
Close To Home is an excellent addition as the fifth novel in the Tracy Crosswhite series. The novel opens with the 12 year old, D’Andre Miller playing basketball in a local gym. His mother told him to be home by nine, and you don’t cross his mother. Not be late he had to hustle. Very close to home, D’Andre is struck and killed by a car. The driver did not stop. Tracy and her team is called in because the Police brass wanted this case to be handled with a little more sensitivity given the current environment and the Black Lives Matter movement. The car is found, the owner identified as a sailor stationed across the Puget Sound from Seattle. The evidence mounts and an arrest is made. The sailor called the Defense Services Office and was connected with the Command Duty Officer, Lieutenant Leah Battles. She also is the senior defense council and also loves a good legal fight. The story line proceeds from here and is peppered with jurisdictional issues with the Navy and Bremerton Police Department. The case goes south faster that the proverbial lead balloon falls.
There is a secondary thread in the main story line. Del’s, a detective on Tracy’s team, 17 year old niece recently returned from detox program and overdosed on heroin. Tracy did not approve, her boss, Captain Nolasco, assigning the investigation to two of her team member including Del, because of the relationship to the victim. This investigation proceeds painfully slowly and weaves in and out of the main storyline.
One aspect of this author is his rich B-storyline which makes all of her characters seem real with all of the trial and tribulations of people try to balance their lives with their jobs. More insight is given to Tracy’s relationship with her husband, Dan. Blended into the story is Tracy’s usual partner, Kins, with his decision to finally take care of a long-term nagging problem. Thrown into this mix is not only Del’s attempt to keep his sister with her two sons afloat after her daughter’s tragic death, Del’s own personal life comes to the forefront. Lastly, much insight into the life of Leah Battles is stirred into the mix. All of these enriched the story and made reading this novel quite enjoyable. If this is your first novel in this series that you are contemplating to read, do not worry, everything referring to the past is well explained and will not leaving you wondering on what happened with puzzling references.
There was an instance where I thought that the author had tipped his hand on the identity of a key villain. Later in the novel, this was reinforced. I had to laugh when it turned out to be a red herring.
Now some reviews have complained concerning vulgar language, graphic sex and violence. This novel should be quite enjoyable by readers with these concerns. There is nothing graphic, no f-bombs, and only minor and infrequent PG expletives.
Overall, I enjoyed reading this novel so much that I stayed up to 2 am reading the last fifth of the novel. Everything was tied up at the end with some intriguing hints to the future. Do give it a try as I believe you will enjoy it also. I rate this novel with five stars.
I have received a free Advanced Reading Copy of this novel through NetGalley from Thomas & Mercer with a request for an honest, unbiased review. I wish to thank Thomas & Mercer for the opportunity to read this novel early.
THIS REVIEW IS FOR BOTH THE AUDIOBOOK AND EBOOK VERSIONS
Another great book, very interesting plot. The characters are very likable and the narration was very well done. I was completely shocked with how this one turned out. It was a very enjoyable story and I recommend it.