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We Are All Guilty Here – North Falls #1
Read more: We Are All Guilty Here – North Falls #1My rating: 5/5 stars. We Are All Guilty Here is the first novel in the new North Falls series by Karin Slaughter. Slaughter’s writing is precise and deliberate, and every word is chosen with care to drive the narrative forward. As a longtime fan of her work, I was thrilled to dive into this new…
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This Is Why We Lied- Will Trent Series #12
Read more: This Is Why We Lied- Will Trent Series #12My rating: 4.5/5 stars. This Is Why We Lied is the 12th installment in the Will Trent series from Karin Slaughter. Reading it was a bittersweet experience—I was thrilled to immerse myself in another story, yet a bit wistful knowing it’s the latest novel in the series. Give me a story set in a remote…
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After That Night – Will Trent Series #11
Read more: After That Night – Will Trent Series #11My rating: 4/5 stars. After That Night is the 11th installment in the Will Trent series from Karin Slaughter. Slaughter is undeniably a fantastic storyteller and her novels are intense, dark, and gripping. While this wasn’t my favorite in the series, it’s still a hard-hitting police procedural and advances the overarching character backstories. It took…
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The Silent Wife – Will Trent Series #10
Read more: The Silent Wife – Will Trent Series #10My rating: 4/5 stars. The Silent Wife is the 10th installment in the Will Trent series and is yet another impressive addition. Over the years, I’ve followed the series, and each new book feels like reconnecting with old friends, uncovering more about their lives. Although I haven’t read the Grant County series, I found it…
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Criminal (Will Trent Series #6)
Read more: Criminal (Will Trent Series #6)My rating: 4.5/5 stars. Criminal is the sixth book in Karin Slaughter’s Will Trent series. I’m gradually making my way through the series and this installment is exceptional! The story unfolds across two timelines, showcasing the elements that make Slaughter’s novels so captivating: gripping, suspense-filled mysteries and deeply compelling characters you can’t help but care…
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Girl, Forgotten
Read more: Girl, ForgottenMy rating: 4/5 stars. Girl, Forgotten is the second installment in the Andrea Oliver series and another strong psychological thriller from Karin Slaughter. One of the reasons I consistently return to Slaughter’s work is her exceptional storytelling and her talent for crafting realistic, relatable characters. Girl, Forgotten delivers on that front, making it a solid…
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Pretty Girls
Read more: Pretty GirlsMy rating: 4/5 stars. Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter is a shocking, graphically violent, and totally engrossing novel! As a fan of gritty serial killer stories, I must admit this one pushed the boundaries for me. The book features extremely graphic scenes of torture and abuse, making it a challenging read at times. Despite this,…
Mugs & Manuscripts 