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Paperback Details
  • 06/2022
  • 978-1-66783-454-2
  • 326 pages
  • $18.99
Ebook Details
  • 04/2022
  • 978-1-66783-455-9 B09YFZ2HP4
  • 341 pages
  • $7.99
Tracy Carter
Author
Dogged Pursuit
Tracy Carter, Author

Adult; Mystery/Thriller; (Market)

The debut book in the Veronica Kildare K-9 Mystery series opens with escalating suspense and intensifies into a resilient fight for survival. With its engaging combination of canine and human personalities, thrilling plot, and gorgeous Colorado backdrop, Dogged Pursuit will appeal to dog lovers, outdoors enthusiasts, and mystery lovers alike. Veronica Kildare cannot believe her luck—being shot at, again, by the bad guys. The sound, the feel of the bullet, and the hatred resonate for more than just the transitory moment of impact. She has relocated to a new state, but brutality has rampaged into this life as well. As the survivor of a senseless act of violence in her former life, Veronica struggles to recover from lingering physical and emotional scars by working as a dog handler near Boulder, Colorado. Empowered by her intense bond with her search and rescue and drug detection dog, Leda, she finally begins to shake off the pain of her past. Then Veronica is drawn into the puzzling search for a scientist who has vanished near Rocky Mountain National Park. Dr. Randy Jeffers has inexplicably disappeared on the eve of his testimony in the high profile murder trial of a pro basketball player and the police are baffled. As Veronica and Leda traverse rugged Roosevelt National Forest in a desperate search testing the limits of their abilities, it is not initially clear who has targeted Dr. Jeffers, or why. But it becomes shockingly obvious that someone will stop at nothing to silence him forever. The kidnappers with murder on their mind have guns, but Veronica has Leda and her own blossoming resilience as her weapons in their struggle for survival.
Plot/Idea: 8 out of 10
Originality: 9 out of 10
Prose: 8 out of 10
Character/Execution: 9 out of 10
Overall: 8.50 out of 10

Assessment:

Plot: This debut novel has something for a variety of readers: adventure, a grand setting, training dogs, and outdoor gear surrounding a fast-paced mystery and a nightmarish past. Carter does not shy away from the needed details about the dogs or the unnecessary attributes of the Colorado setting. While intriguing, these details can slightly slow down the action throughout the novel.

Prose: Carter uses natural language to explain the dogs and their instincts. She manages to tackle many elements of the story with ease and has set the reader up for a new mystery to ensue.

Originality: Including plenty of information about training dogs and a grand Colorado setting that calls for adventure is refreshing.

Character/Execution: The female protagonist is sharp and quick-witted. She knows how to deal with dogs and people while working hard to put her past behind her. She tackles problems head-on, proving herself to be a solid role model for victims of trauma. The dogs will win over all readers with the ability to help solve a mystery as well as calm victims.

Date Submitted: May 22, 2022

Reviews
AudioBookReviewer

Action-Packed and a Thrill a Minute

"Veronica Kildare has relocated and changed her career. She trains dogs to be guards, drug/disease sniffers, and more. When Dr. Randy Jeffers disappears and bad guys make another appearance in her life, Veronica doesn’t back down. With her dog, Leda next to her Veronica sets out to find Dr. Jeffers and elude the bad guys.

The author, Tracy Carter, crafts an action-packed adventure blended smoothly with mystery and hope. The storyline is polished and clever. The character development is well done and complete. By the end of the book, I felt connected to the characters and cheering them on. The plot twists she devised are smooth and deliberate. Carter did an excellent job of making the story feel authentic and realistic through dialogue and rich imagery.

The narrator, Alyssa Baumann, captured and projected the personality of Veronica perfectly. She is very adept at projecting emotions and situations in a clear and intense manner. The excitement and energy she brought to the book was spot-on. Alyssa Baumann added to my enjoyment of this story!

I enjoyed this story. It was well-written, engaging and the narrator was the right fit!

There were no issues with the production or quality of this audiobook."

Connie Berry

"When the star expert witness in a high-profile murder case goes missing, dog trainer Veronica Kildare and her Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Leda, are on the case. With a gorgeous setting in the Colorado wilderness; a relatable protagonist with a troubled past; crisp, clear writing; and a deftly handled twist near the end, Tracy Carter's mystery, Dogged Pursuit, is a debut to watch for."
—Connie Berry, USA Today best-selling and Agatha-nominated author of The Kate Hamilton Mysteries

Kirkus Reviews

"The search for a missing scientist challenges the mettle of a dog trainer and her stellar Chesapeake Bay Retriever in this mystery/adventure that takes readers deep into Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park...Carter's articulately composed series opener, which gradually picks up steam as it heads toward a dramatic finale, is packed with engaging extras beyond the adventure itself...A mystery with a nice mix of tenderness, humor, and excitement." — Kirkus Reviews

Formats
Paperback Details
  • 06/2022
  • 978-1-66783-454-2
  • 326 pages
  • $18.99
Ebook Details
  • 04/2022
  • 978-1-66783-455-9 B09YFZ2HP4
  • 341 pages
  • $7.99
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