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exorcismemily's review against another edition
3.0
This book wasn't awful...I just don't understand why it followed such a similar plot outline as the first book in the series. The actual plots didn't have much to do with each other; it was just the vague concept. I am giving the third one a chance, but I really hope the author has a bit more creativity in the next one. I believed the story of the first one; I didn't believe the story of this one as much.
This is like the One Tree Hill of crime fiction, and I kind of want to punch this book a little bit. These things don't happen to the same person over and over. GET NEW MATERIAL AND BE CREATIVE.
Also, I am so bored by the Tracy / Dan parts, and I am hoping for less in the next one haha. It's just so cheesy and unrealistic, and they feel so flat.
This is like the One Tree Hill of crime fiction, and I kind of want to punch this book a little bit. These things don't happen to the same person over and over. GET NEW MATERIAL AND BE CREATIVE.
Also, I am so bored by the Tracy / Dan parts, and I am hoping for less in the next one haha. It's just so cheesy and unrealistic, and they feel so flat.
thriller_buffet's review against another edition
5.0
It’s so satisfactory to tick five stars for this brilliant, mind blowing, thrilling novel.. why hasn’t it (or my sister’s grave) been transformed into Hollywood movies or TV series yet?!
ssousaa's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gaderianne's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
3.75
Fast-paced crime procedural. I liked the world that this series is starting to build but man - I want the corrupt cops to get the comeuppance!
ingo_lembcke's review against another edition
5.0
Beginning and not reading on with quite a few books this year.
But this is a a fast paced page-turner and I could not really stop, would have read in a day or less if RL did not intervene (pesky clothes washing, cooking and sleep).
A little romance, just enough for my taste, sex mentioned but happening off page.
Very brutal, explicit crime-scenes, a serial killer and quite a few suspects, one failing a lie-detector - even though voluntarily taking the test!
There are quite a few twists, and I did not guess the real killer. There is also the story which started in the first book, which added to the suspense. Also because (as often) the MC does not tell her partner nor her friends, nor her colleagues all that is happening when she is alone.
Although enough information is given to be read as a standalone, I suggest reading the first Novel [b:My Sister's Grave|22341263|My Sister's Grave (Tracy Crosswhite, #1)|Robert Dugoni|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1405267054s/22341263.jpg|41739579] first, there is some overlapping with one of few crimes in this book. Also be prepared that after 20-30% that you might not be able to stop reading, quite gripping.
Highly recommended, solid 5 star. Will certainly read the next one in the series.
But this is a a fast paced page-turner and I could not really stop, would have read in a day or less if RL did not intervene (pesky clothes washing, cooking and sleep).
A little romance, just enough for my taste, sex mentioned but happening off page.
Very brutal, explicit crime-scenes, a serial killer and quite a few suspects, one failing a lie-detector - even though voluntarily taking the test!
There are quite a few twists, and I did not guess the real killer. There is also the story which started in the first book, which added to the suspense. Also because (as often) the MC does not tell her partner nor her friends, nor her colleagues all that is happening when she is alone.
Although enough information is given to be read as a standalone, I suggest reading the first Novel [b:My Sister's Grave|22341263|My Sister's Grave (Tracy Crosswhite, #1)|Robert Dugoni|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1405267054s/22341263.jpg|41739579] first, there is some overlapping with one of few crimes in this book. Also be prepared that after 20-30% that you might not be able to stop reading, quite gripping.
Highly recommended, solid 5 star. Will certainly read the next one in the series.
kimberlyf's review against another edition
5.0
A well developed crime novel. I enjoyed this one more than the first in the series and plan to continue.
theavidreaderandbibliophile's review
4.0
Her Final Breath by Robert Dugoni is the second book in the Tracy Crosswhite series. In the first book they mentioned the case of Nicole Hansen, a young woman that was killed in a motel. The person had hog tied her so that if she relaxed, she strangled from the rope around her neck. The A-Team of the Violent Crimes section was unable to solve the case (Tracy was working on her sister’s murder case at the time) and after a month their boss, Captain Johnny Nolasco moved the case to the Cold Case Unit. Now Tracy Crosswhite and her team have another victim. The killer is escalating.
Tracy is also having trouble with her boss, Johnny Nolasco. He is determined to get rid of Tracy while making himself look good (he has carried this vendetta for twenty years)! He is setting Tracy up for failure with The Cowboy Killer case (as this guy has been dubbed). Tracy is enjoying her relationship with Dan O’Leary. He is still living in Cedar Grove, but he frequently drives to Seattle to spend time with Tracy. Dan also gets involved in the Cowboy Killer case. They have a case that was closed nine years earlier that could be related (Beth Stinson). It was closed by Captain Johnny Nolasco and his partner who were known for cutting corners (and working the evidence to frame who they believed was the guilty party). Tracy cannot work the case at work because of Captain Nolasco (he will not like it). Dan starts questioning the witnesses and Wayne Gerhardt (who was convicted of the crime). Can they find the killer in time? How many more victims will there be before they catch the Cowboy Killer?
Her Final Breath was a good book. It has a lot of twists and turns on the road to finding the killer. However, the killer was very obvious. I knew who it was from the moment the character was introduced (I avoided descriptive pronouns so there would not be a spoiler). The writer did provide some great clues and wrote a good mystery. I felt that Her Final Breath was a little long (it is longer than the first book and twice the length of a cozy mystery). I think there could have been some editing to make it a better novel (a lot of descriptive paragraphs). I give Her Final Breath 4.5 out of 5 stars (since I was able to solve the mystery). Robert Dugoni is a very skilled writer and I look forward to his next book.
I received a complimentary copy of Her Final Breath from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
http://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2015/09/her-final-breath.html
Tracy is also having trouble with her boss, Johnny Nolasco. He is determined to get rid of Tracy while making himself look good (he has carried this vendetta for twenty years)! He is setting Tracy up for failure with The Cowboy Killer case (as this guy has been dubbed). Tracy is enjoying her relationship with Dan O’Leary. He is still living in Cedar Grove, but he frequently drives to Seattle to spend time with Tracy. Dan also gets involved in the Cowboy Killer case. They have a case that was closed nine years earlier that could be related (Beth Stinson). It was closed by Captain Johnny Nolasco and his partner who were known for cutting corners (and working the evidence to frame who they believed was the guilty party). Tracy cannot work the case at work because of Captain Nolasco (he will not like it). Dan starts questioning the witnesses and Wayne Gerhardt (who was convicted of the crime). Can they find the killer in time? How many more victims will there be before they catch the Cowboy Killer?
Her Final Breath was a good book. It has a lot of twists and turns on the road to finding the killer. However, the killer was very obvious. I knew who it was from the moment the character was introduced (I avoided descriptive pronouns so there would not be a spoiler). The writer did provide some great clues and wrote a good mystery. I felt that Her Final Breath was a little long (it is longer than the first book and twice the length of a cozy mystery). I think there could have been some editing to make it a better novel (a lot of descriptive paragraphs). I give Her Final Breath 4.5 out of 5 stars (since I was able to solve the mystery). Robert Dugoni is a very skilled writer and I look forward to his next book.
I received a complimentary copy of Her Final Breath from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
http://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2015/09/her-final-breath.html