I wasn’t expecting to enjoy The Last Line as much as I did, but this short story was packed with tension and mystery from start to finish. Del, the main character, was instantly likeable, and I found myself fully invested in his journey. Dugoni’s writing kept me hooked, and the atmosphere added to the suspense in the best way possible.

„His old life in the rearview, Del Castigliano has left Wisconsin to work homicide for the Seattle PD. Breaking him in is veteran detective Moss Gunderson, and he’s handing Del a big catch: the bodies of two unidentified men fished from Lake Union. It’s a major opportunity for the new detective, and Del runs with it, chasing every lead to every dead end. Despite the help of another section rookie, Vic Fazzio, Del is going nowhere fast. Until one shotgun theory looks to be dead right: the victims are casualties of a drug smuggling operation. But critical information is missing or purposely hidden. It’s forcing Del into a crisis of character and duty that not even the people he trusts can help him resolve.“

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The only aspect that left me wanting more was the ending—it felt a bit too open for my taste. However, since I haven’t read any of the Tracy Crosswhite books yet, I wonder if some of my lingering questions might be answered in the series. Either way, this story was a great introduction to Dugoni’s world, and it definitely made me curious to check out more of his work.

All in all, The Last Line was a gripping and well-written read. I highly recommend it, especially to fans of mystery and thrillers.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️