{"product_id":"tracking-game-isbn-9781643851358","title":"Tracking Game","description":"\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eLibrary Reads \u003c\/i\u003e“Top Pick”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFinalist, Colorado Book Awards, Mystery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e“Another compelling mystery” in Timber Creek’s “vivid Colorado setting” that is “sure to appeal to fans of Margaret Coel or Nevada Barr” (\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwo 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.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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’s been shot in the mountains. Mattie and Robo rush to the scene, only to be confronted by the ominous growl of a wild predator.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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 in \u003ci\u003eTracking Game\u003c\/i\u003e, the fifth installment in Margaret Mizushima's Timber Creek K-9 mysteries.\u003cb\u003eFinalist, Willa Literary Award, Contemporary Fiction\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mizushima has a gift when it comes to crafting immersive settings . . . She also makes both the human and animal characters feel authentic.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eAssociated Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mizushima’s take on small-town policing feels authentic and series fans will be thrilled to see Cole and Mattie getting closer.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Whether one likes stories about conflict or relationships, there's something for everybody in Mizushima's fine novel.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Part family drama, part animal-infused mystery, part ongoing exploration of the troubled heroine's psyche.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Compelling and twisty . . . Fans of Western mysteries as well as those featuring dogs will enjoy this latest entry in the series.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“An inherently fascinating 'whodunnit' style mystery . . . [A] riveting read from cover to cover.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mizushima has created another compelling mystery . . . The vivid Colorado setting adds the perfect touch, making \u003ci\u003eTracking Game\u003c\/i\u003e sure to appeal to fans of Margaret Coel or Nevada Barr.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I am a big fan of this series.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Full of suspense, I read this page turner in a matter of hours and will read it again.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKings River Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A mystery you won’t be able to put aside.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eManhattan Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mattie and her K-9 Robo are back, and they make a team to be reckoned with...A fasinating mystery in a rugged landscape . . . I can't wait for the next adventure from these dynamic partnerships.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Anne Hillerman, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e–bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eTracking Game \u003c\/i\u003e[is] Margaret Mizushima's most compelling Timber Creek K-9 mystery yet.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Scott Graham, National Outdoor Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eArches Enemy \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eTracking Game\u003c\/i\u003e crackles with high tension, a fascinating plot, and a new development in the ongoing mystery of Mattie Cobb’s family background.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Pat Stoltey, author of Colorado Book Award finalist \u003ci\u003eWishing Caswell Dead\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A thrilling mystery with terrific twists and a wonderful cast of characters . . . I couldn't put this book down!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Barbara Nickless, \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e and Amazon Charts–bestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmbush\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Timber Creek K-9 mysteries:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mizushima's classic police procedural adds a fresh angle involving the work of K-9s . . . Sue Henry fans will love.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e starred review, Debut of the Month\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The interactions between Mattie and Robo will tug the heartstrings of every dog lover . . . Mizushima’s debut reflects both her skill as a suspense writer and her respect for animals.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“A compelling and savvy mystery that explores the big secrets in a small western town. I was cheering Mattie and Robo every step of the way.”\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Maragret Coel, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e–bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Man Who Fell from the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Characters become so real they feel like friends. Mizushima’s sleight of hand as a genre writer (she’s particularly adept at red herrings) only makes this fine series that much more enjoyable.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMystery Scene\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Suspenseful and engaging, keeping readers on edge the entire way through this third Timber Creek K-9 Mystery.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Top Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Another thrilling adventure with Mattie and Robo.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRed Carpet Crash\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret Mizushima\u003c\/b\u003e is the  author of the award-winning and  internationally published Timber Creek  K-9 Mysteries. She serves as  president for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of  Mystery Writers of America,  was elected the 2019 Writer of the Year by  Rocky Mountain Fiction  Writers, and is also a member of Northern  Colorado Writers, Sisters in  Crime, Pikes Peak Writers, and Women  Writing the West. She lives in  Colorado on a small ranch with her  veterinarian husband where they  raised two daughters and a multitude of  animals. She can be found on  Facebook\/AuthorMargaretMizushima, Twitter @margmizu, Instagram at  margmizu, and her website at www.margaretmizushima.com.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304861552869,"sku":"NP9781643851358","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781643851358.jpg?v=1767742880","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/tracking-game-isbn-9781643851358","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}