The Academy is the first story (a short) of the Tracy Crosswhite series by Robert Dugoni.
The simple cover tells me a lot. What does it say to you?
Cover: Salamander Hill Design Inc
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MY REVIEW
The Academy is a short story that shows the determination and fortitude in one woman’s story to serve a higher purpose.
After the disappearance of her sister, Tracy chose her mission in life, to become a police officer. Her ultimate goal was to be the first woman detective in homicide.
The need to have a woman on the Seattle police force opened a door her.
The Academy reads as if it is a true story of the good ol’ boy network in police departments all over the country. She held her own against the bigoted and sexist assholes that did all they could to make her life a living hell. And through it all, she goes above and beyond to help a fellow female officer.
Tracy takes no shit, but goes about fighting her battle in the right way. My feelings of respect and admiration for her makes me want to read more. I can only think her story will get better. I would recommend The Academy to all those who are looking for inspiration and a happy ending.
4 Stars
From Goodreads: Driven by the disappearance of her sister, Tracy Crosswhite quits her job as a high school science teacher to join the Seattle Police Department. While most of her classmates and instructors at the academy want her to succeed, Detective Johnny Nolasco is hell-bent on keeping the boys’ club intact.
The training sessions offer plenty of opportunities for humiliation, but Tracy’s not the type to give in. Fueled by a confrontation with her in the middle of a class, Nolasco is determined to see Tracy fail. Tracy, harboring memories of the loss of her sister and the disintegration of her family, has too much at stake to let one pigheaded detective stand in her way. With so much to lose, will she make the cut in this competitive world?
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Sounds like a good one, Sherry. I could see me getting all fired up!
Forgot to add that it was FREE. Will email you. 🙂
Love a story about a woman who can hold her own!
Me too. Tracy does it very well and in a good way. Happy reading, Taylor.
This sounds good, and it does sound like a true story, which interests me 🙂
I think you would enjoy this and it is a quick read.