Robert Dugoni
Robert Dugoni (Robert Vincent Dugoni) was born on February 17th, 1961 and is currently 64 years old. Robert Dugoni was born in Pocatello, Idaho, USA. Dugoni attended Stanford University where he received a Bachelor of Arts and University of California at Los Angeles where he received a Juris Doctorate Degree.
Robert Dugoni is the author of the Tracy Crosswhite series which currently consists of 14 novels. The Tracy Crosswhite series started in 2014 with the novel The Academy. The most recently released novel in the Tracy Crosswhite series was A Dead Draw which was released in 2025. There is an upcoming novel for the Tracy Crosswhite series titled One Split Second which is being released on September 15th, 2026.
Multiple titles from Dugoni have been listed as part of
The Real Book Spy's yearly Best Of listings:
The Eighth Sister was named one of the top
Spy Thrillers of 2019 while
What She Found was among the top 15 Best Mysteries, Crime, & Thrillers of Psychological Suspense novels of 2022.
Robert Dugoni: Awards & Accolades
Dugoni's book, The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell won the Suspense Magazine Awards, Crimson Scribe Award, in 2018.
Robert Dugoni books have also been nominated for multiple awards, My Sister's Grave was nominated for the International Thriller Writers Award, Best Original Paperback Novel, in 2015. In the Clearing was nominated for the International Thriller Writers Award, Best Original Paperback Novel, in 2017. The 7th Canon was nominated for the Edgar Award, Best Paperback Original, in 2017. The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Historical Fiction, in 2018. The World Played Chess was nominated for the Suspense Magazine Awards, Best Historical, in 2021. Her Deadly Game was nominated for the International Thriller Writers Award, Best Hardcover Novel, in 2024. A Killing on the Hill was nominated for the Lefty Award, Best Historical Mystery Novel, in 2025.
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Robert Dugoni: F.A.Q
When was Robert Dugoni Born? How old is Robert Dugoni?
Robert Dugoni was born on February 17th, 1961. Robert Dugoni is currently 64 years old.
Where was Robert Dugoni Born?
Robert Dugoni was born in Pocatello, Idaho, USA and is American.
What book awards has Robert Dugoni won?
Dugoni's book, The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell won the award Suspense Magazine Awards, Crimson Scribe Award, in 2018.
What was the first book Robert Dugoni wrote?
The first book written by Robert Dugoni was The Cyanide Canary, published in 2004.
What was the most recent book Robert Dugoni wrote?
His most recently released work was A Dead Draw on May 27th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Robert Dugoni?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Robert Dugoni book is
My Sister's Grave. Here are his most popular books:
- My Sister's Grave (8.24)
- Her Final Breath (8.16)
- In the Clearing (8.7)
- The Trapped Girl (9)
- Close to Home (8.86)
Are there upcoming new books by Robert Dugoni?
Robert Dugoni has two new books coming out:
Her Cold Justice will be released on January 27th, 2026.
One Split Second will be released on September 15th, 2026
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How many books has Robert Dugoni written?
Robert Dugoni has written 33 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 14 books in the Tracy Crosswhite Series, 3 books in the Charles Jenkins Series, 5 books in the David Sloane Series, 3 books in the Keera Duggan Series, 6 Standalone Novels, 1 Short Story/Novella, 1 Non-Fiction Books.