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Close to Home

Robert Dugoni, Cara Hunter
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Close to Home

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

Book Brief

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Robert Dugoni, Cara Hunter

Close to Home

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

289

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Robert Dugoni's novel Close to Home, Detective Tracy Crosswhite investigates the hit-and-run death of a young boy, which leads her to uncover systemic issues and corruption. Amidst professional and personal challenges, Tracy is determined to seek justice for the victim. This mystery thriller delves into nuanced themes of duty and resilience.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

89,713 ratings

77%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews of Robert Dugoni's Close to Home commend its gripping plot, well-developed characters, and emotional depth. Critics appreciated the suspenseful narrative and strong crafting of Detective Tracy Crosswhite. Some noted predictable twists and pacing issues but found the book overall compelling and engaging for mystery thriller enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Close to Home?

A reader who enjoys Close to Home by Robert Dugoni would likely appreciate fast-paced detective thrillers with strong, complex protagonists and intricate plots. Fans of Michael Connelly's The Lincoln Lawyer or James Patterson's Alex Cross series would find this book compelling and hard to put down.

4.1

89,713 ratings

77%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

289

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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