From New York Times bestselling author Karin Slaughter, the first novel in her acclaimed Grant County Series.Interweaving knife-edge tension, superb characterization, and an evocative milieu, this thrilling novel of dark suspense, set in rural Grant County, Georgia, introduces engaging pediatrician and coroner, Dr. Sara Linton. A sadistic rapist turned killer is terrorizing Grant County, and the … terrorizing Grant County, and the chief of police, Sara’s ex-husband Jeffrey Tolliver, must find him. But he’s not alone. Lena Adams—the county’s sole female detective—wants to see justice done, since her sister was the first victim. Sara, too, cannot escape the terror. A secret from her past could hold the key to finding the killer—unless he finds her first.
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I struggled through this disturbing book because I wanted to see how it ended. It was must too graphic for me, so just be forwarned. It that doesn’t disturb you, you will be happier than I was to read it. It was NOT poorly written, but was not what I had expected.
Completely absorbing,shocking and sad. My first Karin Slaughter book. And I was hooked. Love the flawed characters and the the twisted story lines.
Excellent!!
Karin Slaughter make a book hard to put down. Every time I think I may have figured it out, there is a new twist and I have to keep reading to find out how it will end.
I love Karen Slaughter’s writing and, in particular, this series. The characters are just wonderful and I always hate it when I reach the ending and can no longer view their world. I have read this series several times and will probably do so again!
It was okay. As a retired law enforcement officer from Georgia I can assure you that what is in this book in NOT how murders are handled in rural counties. Additionally, Probation and Parole do not occur as described either. A sex offender’s house would have been regularly and thoroughly searched. That said it was a pretty good story. It was tough …
A very brutal series of murders in a rural county in Georgia, which keeps the reader guessing until the end. The author kept you guessing thinking one former prisoner was the murderer but…..
Had a hard time putting this book down. A real page turner.
Great read
i love Karin slaughter’s books. have ready every one and they are always good
ALL of her books are amazing.
Great
Packed with good forensic info – almost too good
Karen slaughter is one of my favorite authors, I have read most of her books love them all.
The story was good enough but the crime(s) were disturbing. Wondered if the story could have been as suspenseful withOUT the gruesomeness of the crime.
the whole series is five star. Always waiting for the next.
Never read anything by her that wasn’t good
Eek. This book is still creeping me out days later. Well-written with terrific main characters, I couldn’t put it down.
Excellent read.