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The Academy by Robert Dugoni

martae's review against another edition

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5.0

It's a great short story that make me want to read the book related to the main character. The language is rude and kind of informal but it aplies to the context of the narration.

exjf56's review against another edition

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informative mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

haleywall35's review against another edition

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5.0

This is my favorite series and I loved this short prequel!

shortstack5's review

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mysterious tense fast-paced

3.25

lexee9's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I really enjoyed this one. This is a great bonus story/intro for the series. I happened to have read the Tracy Crosswhite series before finding this intro but it was still great to actually get the events of what happened when Tracy went to the police academy. I really enjoyed it and it was well done and gives more details to events that are mentioned in the story/series (history with Nolasco and Jenny Almond). 

lbarber1980's review against another edition

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5.0

Good short story…

This was a good short story. I wonder if there is a continuation of it? I would love to read it if there was.

left_unsupervised's review against another edition

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3.0

Short story

Well I apparently owned like book #6 of this series so I'm glad I found the series on Kindle Unlimited. I think Tracy Collins is going to be the rookie to watch out for and I want to know if she solves the mystery.

whatcha_listening_to's review against another edition

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4.0

I really enjoyed this, I liked that we get to see where it all started and why.

I like books like this and wish more authors would do this especially for long standing series.

Great narration really got my attention.

kay_slayerofbooks's review against another edition

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5.0

Yup, Nolasco is a total dick. Surprise, surprise. This novella just proves how it got started. Tracy Crosswhite was still a complete bad ass back then. I LOVE IT!!!

latas's review against another edition

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5.0

I hadn't heard of the author until recently when I came across a review of one of his full length novels. The average rating of 4.2 with over half a mil ratings is quite impressive. I picked up this book to get a feel of his writing before going into his novels. And I approve :-)
This short story gives an introduction into Tracy Crosswhite's character. The author has packed in all the relevant details in just 44 pages.

She handles the interview so well, I almost stood up and clapped. "What are you going to do if you get preganant?" Her response- "What do the men do?" . The next question, "What if you get a boyfriend and he gets you pregnant?". Her reply - "Then he can stay home and take care of the baby". Atta Girl ! You have shown it to all those who think women should sit at home and reproduce.

She knows to hit where it hurts to get back to bullies. I wish everyone had her temperament to stand up to perverts like Nolasco, who abuse their positions of power.

With such amazing characters, I can't wait to read the other books in the series.