Tracking Game, Margaret Mizushima
Tracking Game, Margaret Mizushima
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Tracking Game
A Timber Creek K-9 Mystery

Author: Margaret Mizushima

Narrator: Nancy Wu

Unabridged: 9 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/11/2020

Synopsis

Two brutal murders, a menacing band of poachers, and a fearsome creature on the loose in the mountains plunge Mattie Cobb and her K-9 partner Robo into a sinister vortex.An explosion outside a community dance sends Mattie Cobb and Cole Walker reeling into the night, where they discover a burning van and beside it the body of outfitter Nate Fletcher. But the explosion didn’t kill Nate—it was two gunshots to the heart.The investigation leads them to the home of rancher Doyle Redman, whose daughter is Nate’s widow and the object of one of their suspect’s affection. But before they can make an arrest, they receive an emergency call from a man who has been shot in the mountains. Mattie and Robo rush to the scene, only to be confronted by the ominous growl of a wild predator.As new players emerge on the scene, Mattie begins to understand the true danger that’s enveloping Timber Creek. They journey into the cold, misty mountains to track the animal—but discover something even more deadly.

About Margaret Mizushima

Margaret Mizushima writes historical novels and contemporary mystery/suspense novels. She has authored ten novels in the Timber Creek K-9 mystery series. She has served as past president of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Mystery Writers of America and was elected 2019 Writer of the Year by Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. Her short story “Hayhook” was published in the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers 2014 anthology, Crossing Colfax.

About Nancy Wu

Nancy Wu has narrated audiobooks since 2004, winning three AudioFile Earphones Awards. A New York theater, television, and film actor, she has recorded in studios all over the world—from Italy to Switzerland to Thailand. Her credits include Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Hope & Faith, All My Children, Made for Each Other, and the Oscar-nominated film Frozen River.

Reviews

Goodreads review by PamG

TRACKING GAME by Margaret Mizushima is the most enjoyable police procedural that I have read lately. It is set in and around a small town in the mountains of Colorado. While this is the fifth book in the series and there are references to events and people that were in previous ones, the novel still......more

Goodreads review by Pat

Its good to read a book with a lovely doggie hero and no serial killers for a change. There is a killer, just not not a serial killer. Deputy Mattie Cobb is at a rare social event with the Timber Creek vet, Cole Walker when they hear an explosion. They race off to see what has happened. A van is bur......more

Quotes

“Mattie and her K-9 Robo are back, and they make a team to be reckoned with…A fasinating mystery in a rugged landscape.” Anne Hillerman, New York Times bestselling author

“Mizushima has a gift when it comes to crafting immersive settings…She also makes both the human and animal characters feel authentic.” Associated Press

“Narrator Nancy Wu shapes the story by differentiating characters with varying tones that mirror the emotions of the moment…Wu’s narration enhances the story, keeping the listener interested. Although this is part of a series, there’s enough background on Mattie’s past for new listeners to follow the story.” AudioFile

“A mystery you won’t be able to put aside.” Manhattan Book Review

“An inherently fascinating ‘whodunnit’ style mystery…[A] riveting read from cover to cover.” Midwest Book Review

“Tracking Game‘s interesting mix of law enforcement investigation, and wildlife management will keep readers engaged. Mattie’s personal struggles also lend depth to the story…[and] the vivid Colorado setting adds the perfect touch.” Shelf Awareness

“This is compelling and twisty mystery in a well-described location. Fans of Western mysteries as well as those featuring dogs will enjoy this latest entry in the series.” Library Journal

“There’s something for everybody in Mizushima’s fine novel…Watch Robo as he wears his ‘narcotics detection collar’ and ‘quarters the area,’ displaying his ‘passive method of indication.’ He deserves a novel of his own.” Booklist

“Part family drama, part animal-infused mystery, part ongoing exploration of the troubled heroine’s psyche.” Kirkus Reviews

“Mizushima’s take on small-town policing feels authentic, and series fans will be thrilled to see Cole and Mattie getting closer.” Publishers Weekly

Awards

  • LibraryReads Pick
  • Colorado Book Award
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