Lee Child says it’s “stunning… certain to be a book of the year.” Kathy Reichs calls it “extraordinary… a major achievement.”Jeffery Deaver says that “fiction doesn’t get any better than this.” Gillian Flynn says of Karin Slaughter: “I’d follow her anywhere.” See for yourself what these #1 New York Times-bestselling authors are talking about. Sisters. Strangers. Survivors. More than twenty years … Times-bestselling authors are talking about.
Sisters. Strangers. Survivors.
More than twenty years ago, Claire and Lydia’s teenaged sister Julia vanished without a trace. The two women have not spoken since, and now their lives could not be more different. Claire is the glamorous trophy wife of an Atlanta millionaire. Lydia, a single mother, dates an ex-con and struggles to make ends meet. But neither has recovered from the horror and heartbreak of their shared loss—a devastating wound that’s cruelly ripped open when Claire’s husband is killed.
The disappearance of a teenage girl and the murder of a middle-aged man, almost a quarter-century apart: what could connect them? Forming a wary truce, the surviving sisters look to the past to find the truth, unearthing the secrets that destroyed their family all those years ago . . . and uncovering the possibility of redemption, and revenge, where they least expect it.
Powerful, poignant, and utterly gripping, packed with indelible characters and unforgettable twists, Pretty Girls is a masterful novel from one of the finest writers working today.
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Excellent read. Even my husband read it and really liked it.
One of my favorite books. Slaughter has a way of making amazing characters you can legit relate to. This book is beyond f*&ked up, but it’s SO good. READ IT!
I’m going to preface this review by saying that this book should have all the trigger warnings (TW). Those familiar with Karin Slaughter as an author know that she never shies away from the darker side of humanity, and ‘Pretty Girls’ is no exception. The novel deals with mature (and descriptive) subject matter including the following: rape, torture, mutilation, murder, and suicide. So I would recommend skipping this novel if you’re uncomfortable with the aforementioned subject matter.
This story revolves around three sisters: Claire, Lydia, and their older sister, Julia. 20 years ago, Julia disappeared one night without a trace. Her absence reverberates throughout her family, and when another girl goes missing, Claire uncovers some shocking similarities between the present and the past.
At its core, ‘Pretty Girls’ is a study of relationships, be they familial, marital, or with people in positions of trust/authority. I love the way Slaughter is able to create a complexity in her characters that make them achingly flawed and wholly human. The relationship between Claire and Lydia is especially compelling.
I just love an unpredictable, action-packed mystery! This is a story of two damaged, estranged sisters coming to terms with a tragic reveal. It’s twisted and dark with a satisfying resolution, recommended if you like dark mysteries.
Great author, always a thrilling read!
Truly a page turner. I loved it.
I love a good mystery. This ain’t it.
I don’t have many words for this book because it left me speechless. The description that Karin had used to describe each scene, left me feeling heart broken and feeling deeply for each character. It was so originally twisted and in the end you are still left with the feeling of not knowing who it is you can trust. If I could rate this 10 stars I would.
It’s a stand-alone novel from another author whose every publication I have read. it will grip the reader from the first page.
My absolute favorite book. A dark, disturbing thriller that I read in one day
LOVED THIS BOOK!!!
I listened to the audio book. The narrator did such a great job in keeping my interest at all times throughout this book.
This is SUCH a great book! This is the first book that I have ever read/listened to that has made me actually gasp out loud! There are horrifying parts in this book that I didn’t know were in the book. Those parts are sometimes very hard to listen to. The book as a whole, though, is a very good book.
If you are up for a good thriller, pick this one, you absolutely won’t be disappointed!
Totally unpredictable. Love this kind of reading. The suspense, never let’s you stop reading.
I actually live by audiobooks. The narrator(s) are excellent.
It was too gory and gruesome for me to enjoy, tho I finished it
Couldn’t put it down. Really scary and not for the faint of heart.
Amazing read
Loved it!
Anything Karin Slaughter writes is very good.
Love her writing!
I love Iris Johannson books. She always creates such wonderful characters that leave you wanting to know more about them