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One Split Second
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Expected publication September 15, 2026
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Robert Dugoni
56 books33.3k followersRobert Dugoni is the critically acclaimed New York Times, and #1 Amazon bestselling author of the Tracy Crosswhite police series set in Seattle, which has sold more than 11 million books worldwide. He is also the author of The Charles Jenkins espionage series, the David Sloane legal thriller series, and The Keera Duggan legal thriller series. He has written several stand-alone novels including the historical novels A Killing on the Hill and Hold Strong, as well as the suspense novel The 7th Canon, and Damage Control. He has written the literary novels, The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell - one of Newsweek Magazine's Best Books of All-Time and Suspense Magazine’s 2018 Book of the Year, for which Dugoni’s narration won an AudioFile Earphones Award. He has also written the critically acclaimed novel, The World Played Chess; as well as the nonfiction exposé The Cyanide Canary, a Washington Post Best Book of the Year. His novels have been optioned for movies and television series. Dugoni is the recipient of the Nancy Pearl Award for Fiction and a four-time winner of the Friends of Mystery Spotted Owl Award for best novel set in the Pacific Northwest. He has also been a finalist for many other awards including the International Thriller Award, the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction, the Silver Falchion Award for mystery, and the Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award.
Robert Dugoni’s books are sold in more than thirty-five countries and have been translated into more than thirty languages.
Visit his website at www.robertdugoni.com, and follow him on twitter @robertdugoni and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AuthorRobertDugoni
Robert Dugoni’s books are sold in more than thirty-five countries and have been translated into more than thirty languages.
Visit his website at www.robertdugoni.com, and follow him on twitter @robertdugoni and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AuthorRobertDugoni
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
So, I was casually scrolling through NetGalley when I suddenly saw this pop up and honestly… OMFG ... One of my favorite thriller series getting a new installment?? Of course I immediately grabbed it and read it in one go.
I’ll be honest, the previous two books weren’t necessarily my favorites in the series, but I love Tracy too much to ever skip one.
And thankfully, this installment worked so, sooo much better for me.
One of the biggest reasons? We finally leave Tracy’s city police station behind for a while and return to Klickitat County. In the Clearing is still my absolute favorite Tracy Crosswhite book, so going back there and seeing some familiar faces again made me ridiculously happy.
Don’t get me wrong, I missed Del and Faz, but revisiting older characters and settings felt really refreshing.
Also, Tracy’s daughter is adorable and I love seeing her slowly grow up throughout the series.
Now, into the actual case.
As the blurb says, Tracy’s old friend Jenny Almond is charged with first-degree murder after shooting an unarmed man during a tense encounter. Tracy is convinced there’s more to the story, and together with her husband Dan, who joins as Jenny’s attorney, she starts digging into the case.
Very quickly, things connect back to a decades-old disappearance involving a teenage girl and the same man Jenny supposedly murdered in cold blood.
And from there… classic small-town chaos begins ...
Secrets, coverups, old grudges, hidden motives, people protecting each other no matter what… all the things I love in this kind of thriller.
I genuinely enjoyed this installment much more than the previous two books. The investigation kept me engaged the entire time, and I loved how the past and present cases slowly connected together.
Robert Dugoni always does a great job balancing the emotional side of Tracy’s life with the investigative side, and I think this book handled that especially well.
Overall, this felt like a really strong return for the series and reminded me why I fell in love with Tracy Crosswhite books in the first place.
⭐ 5 stars
Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the ARC.
I’ll be honest, the previous two books weren’t necessarily my favorites in the series, but I love Tracy too much to ever skip one.
And thankfully, this installment worked so, sooo much better for me.
One of the biggest reasons? We finally leave Tracy’s city police station behind for a while and return to Klickitat County. In the Clearing is still my absolute favorite Tracy Crosswhite book, so going back there and seeing some familiar faces again made me ridiculously happy.
Don’t get me wrong, I missed Del and Faz, but revisiting older characters and settings felt really refreshing.
Also, Tracy’s daughter is adorable and I love seeing her slowly grow up throughout the series.
Now, into the actual case.
As the blurb says, Tracy’s old friend Jenny Almond is charged with first-degree murder after shooting an unarmed man during a tense encounter. Tracy is convinced there’s more to the story, and together with her husband Dan, who joins as Jenny’s attorney, she starts digging into the case.
Very quickly, things connect back to a decades-old disappearance involving a teenage girl and the same man Jenny supposedly murdered in cold blood.
And from there… classic small-town chaos begins ...
Secrets, coverups, old grudges, hidden motives, people protecting each other no matter what… all the things I love in this kind of thriller.
I genuinely enjoyed this installment much more than the previous two books. The investigation kept me engaged the entire time, and I loved how the past and present cases slowly connected together.
Robert Dugoni always does a great job balancing the emotional side of Tracy’s life with the investigative side, and I think this book handled that especially well.
Overall, this felt like a really strong return for the series and reminded me why I fell in love with Tracy Crosswhite books in the first place.
⭐ 5 stars
Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the ARC.
May 23, 2026
I’ve always enjoyed the Crosswhite series, but since she’s doing cold cases I’m not loving them like the previous ones. I miss the mystery of new cases and Tracy interacting with Dez and Faz. This case was just ok. I feel like the mystery wasn’t strong, you could figure out what happened and why fairly quickly. The first 10 books are the best in the series.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Tracy Crosswhite series Book #12
One Split Second by Robert Dugoni
I've been with the Tracy Crosswhite series from the beginning and I remember so much about it so it's fun to go back to places we've been with Tracy in the past. Sheriff Jenny Almond is a long time friend of Tracy's from the time they went through the police academy together. Since that time the families of Tracy and Jenny have become like family to each other and Jenny and her family have been featured in earlier books. Not to worry, anything you need to know is here in this book, as Tracy goes to the aid of Jenny when Jenny is charged with first degree murder. Tracy's experience as both a cold case and current case investigator will be crucial to keeping Jenny from going to prison, if possible.
The reader is present when Jenny shoots a man who she thinks is brandishing a gun at her. In fact, she hears/sees signs of gunfire, everything happens so quickly in the dark, then there is the dead man, a friend of her late father's, and no gun in sight. There is no doubt Jenny shot him and she calls it in and resigns as sheriff until the shooting can be investigated. But, the new sheriff, who would be taking over soon anyway, ramrods everything through, hoping to get Jenny imprisoned quickly. It very much seems like a small man trying to make himself big by destroying the life of his predecessor. He even has a squad of volunteer gun toting posse men combing the area, making trouble for those who have done nothing wrong.
Turns out the dead man was very much involved in a forty five year old cold case that involved Jenny's father back when he was law enforcement in the area. The deeper Tracy looks the more tangled is this web surrounding the missing teenager all those years ago. Tracy's defense attorney husband, Dan, becomes involved in the present day case since he is defending Jenny in her court case.
It's a scary feeling to see men with power working so hard to destroy the life of a woman who thought she was shooting in self defense and who turned herself in immediately. But then, it becomes obvious that there are some people in this area who don't care one whit about the lives of others and just might dispose of people who could be an inconvenience to them and their plans.
Friendship, secrets, and ill will run deep through this story. And, while Dan and Tracy are working so hard to help Jenny, being around Jenny's big and loving family makes them wonder if just one child is enough for them. Their little girl in in preschool and they see how much she enjoys being around the kids in Jenny's family. Could there be another little on in their future? Always looking forward to another installment in this favorite series of mine.
Thank you to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for this ARC
One Split Second by Robert Dugoni
I've been with the Tracy Crosswhite series from the beginning and I remember so much about it so it's fun to go back to places we've been with Tracy in the past. Sheriff Jenny Almond is a long time friend of Tracy's from the time they went through the police academy together. Since that time the families of Tracy and Jenny have become like family to each other and Jenny and her family have been featured in earlier books. Not to worry, anything you need to know is here in this book, as Tracy goes to the aid of Jenny when Jenny is charged with first degree murder. Tracy's experience as both a cold case and current case investigator will be crucial to keeping Jenny from going to prison, if possible.
The reader is present when Jenny shoots a man who she thinks is brandishing a gun at her. In fact, she hears/sees signs of gunfire, everything happens so quickly in the dark, then there is the dead man, a friend of her late father's, and no gun in sight. There is no doubt Jenny shot him and she calls it in and resigns as sheriff until the shooting can be investigated. But, the new sheriff, who would be taking over soon anyway, ramrods everything through, hoping to get Jenny imprisoned quickly. It very much seems like a small man trying to make himself big by destroying the life of his predecessor. He even has a squad of volunteer gun toting posse men combing the area, making trouble for those who have done nothing wrong.
Turns out the dead man was very much involved in a forty five year old cold case that involved Jenny's father back when he was law enforcement in the area. The deeper Tracy looks the more tangled is this web surrounding the missing teenager all those years ago. Tracy's defense attorney husband, Dan, becomes involved in the present day case since he is defending Jenny in her court case.
It's a scary feeling to see men with power working so hard to destroy the life of a woman who thought she was shooting in self defense and who turned herself in immediately. But then, it becomes obvious that there are some people in this area who don't care one whit about the lives of others and just might dispose of people who could be an inconvenience to them and their plans.
Friendship, secrets, and ill will run deep through this story. And, while Dan and Tracy are working so hard to help Jenny, being around Jenny's big and loving family makes them wonder if just one child is enough for them. Their little girl in in preschool and they see how much she enjoys being around the kids in Jenny's family. Could there be another little on in their future? Always looking forward to another installment in this favorite series of mine.
Thank you to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for this ARC
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
One Split Second by Robert Dugoni is the twelfth installment in the Tracy Crosswhite Series, with an expected release date of September 2026. Having read every book in the series, I’m still impressed by Dugoni’s ability to deliver smart, well-crafted, and consistently engaging crime fiction. This installment blends elements of Tracy Crosswhite’s past with two interconnected investigations, one unfolding in the present day and another from forty-five years earlier. What continues to stand out most about this series is the way Dugoni balances emotional character development with detailed, realistic police procedural work. Even after twelve books, the series still feels fresh and compelling!
As expected, Dugoni continues to deepen both Tracy Crosswhite’s character and the relationships within her inner circle. This character-driven series features one of my favorite female protagonists in crime fiction. Tracy is intelligent, determined, and driven by facts, yet she never loses the instinct and persistence that make her such a compelling investigator. Dugoni also introduces new characters and dynamics that add depth to Tracy’s personal journey while fitting naturally into the storyline. One Split Second remains firmly connected to the larger continuity of the series, making it especially rewarding for longtime fans while still accessible to newcomers.
Now that Tracy has transitioned into the one-person cold case unit, we see far less of the violent crimes team that played such a major role in earlier installments. Their presence is mostly limited to brief mentions rather than meaningful involvement in the investigation or interpersonal dynamics. Tracy’s husband and childhood friend, Dan, has a larger role here, and I enjoyed seeing the legal and trial aspects take on greater importance in the story. While the series continues to evolve naturally, I do miss the dynamic of the violent crimes unit and hope future installments bring some of those characters back into the spotlight.
One Split Second is another strong entry in the series and an excellent police procedural. Dugoni’s legal background once again adds authenticity to the investigation and courtroom elements, while his sharp writing style and believable, layered storytelling help this series stand out in an overcrowded crime fiction genre.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Robert Dugoni, and Thomas & Mercer for an advance copy to review. All opinions are my own.
As expected, Dugoni continues to deepen both Tracy Crosswhite’s character and the relationships within her inner circle. This character-driven series features one of my favorite female protagonists in crime fiction. Tracy is intelligent, determined, and driven by facts, yet she never loses the instinct and persistence that make her such a compelling investigator. Dugoni also introduces new characters and dynamics that add depth to Tracy’s personal journey while fitting naturally into the storyline. One Split Second remains firmly connected to the larger continuity of the series, making it especially rewarding for longtime fans while still accessible to newcomers.
Now that Tracy has transitioned into the one-person cold case unit, we see far less of the violent crimes team that played such a major role in earlier installments. Their presence is mostly limited to brief mentions rather than meaningful involvement in the investigation or interpersonal dynamics. Tracy’s husband and childhood friend, Dan, has a larger role here, and I enjoyed seeing the legal and trial aspects take on greater importance in the story. While the series continues to evolve naturally, I do miss the dynamic of the violent crimes unit and hope future installments bring some of those characters back into the spotlight.
One Split Second is another strong entry in the series and an excellent police procedural. Dugoni’s legal background once again adds authenticity to the investigation and courtroom elements, while his sharp writing style and believable, layered storytelling help this series stand out in an overcrowded crime fiction genre.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Robert Dugoni, and Thomas & Mercer for an advance copy to review. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
One Silent Second by Robert Dugoni is another excellent addition to the Tracy Crosswhite series. Tracy and her husband, Dan, travel to help their friend and fellow law enforcement officer, Jennie, who has been accused of murder. The victim had been a person of interest in the disappearance of a teenage girl forty-five years earlier, and the story unfolds through two timelines—the original missing persons case and the present-day murder investigation. Both storylines are exciting, fast-paced, and kept me turning the pages. I enjoy a good police and legal procedural, and this novel delivers plenty of both along with lots of suspense. I rated it 4.5 stars but rounded up to 5 stars because it was such an engaging read.
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May 24, 2026One Split Second by Robert Dugoni is a stand alone in the Tracy Crosswhite Series. The books are kind of interconnected and I love reading them in order. One Split Second is book 12 and published by Thomas & Mercer.
Tracy's friend Jenny Almond is in trouble. The Sheriff is accused of unaliving a man and family friends Lawyer Dan and Detective Tracy are the support.
But nothing is as easy as it seems. Another cold case, 45 year old, current victims, all of this is connected and Dan and Tracy are racing against the time.
A nailbiting, suspenseful pageturner, twisty and full of turns that had me guessing til the last chapter.
I recommend the book and the series, all the stars.
Tracy's friend Jenny Almond is in trouble. The Sheriff is accused of unaliving a man and family friends Lawyer Dan and Detective Tracy are the support.
But nothing is as easy as it seems. Another cold case, 45 year old, current victims, all of this is connected and Dan and Tracy are racing against the time.
A nailbiting, suspenseful pageturner, twisty and full of turns that had me guessing til the last chapter.
I recommend the book and the series, all the stars.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is one of my favorite police mystery series. Tracey is a great character and the stories are top notch. This one brings back some old characters, minimal with others. We flash between a current trial for Sheriff Jenny and her dad investigating a related kidnapping many years previously. Well paced and woven, a terrific latest installment in this series.
Full disclosure - I received a copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Full disclosure - I received a copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
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