What a brilliant novel. A must read!
Plot: A body is discovered in an empty Atlanta warehouse. It’s the body of an ex-cop, and from the moment Special Agent Will Trent walks in he knows this could be the most devastating case of his career. Bloody footprints leading away from the scene reveal that another victim – a woman – has left the scene and vanished into thin air. And, worst of all, the warehouse belongs to the city’s biggest, most politically-connected, most high-profile athlete – a local hero protected by the world’s most expensive lawyers. A local hero Will has spent the last six months investigating on a brutal rape charge. But for Will – and also for Dr Sara Linton, the GBI’s newest medical examiner – the case is about to get even worse. Because an unexpected discovery at the scene reveals a personal link to Will’s troubled past. The consequences will wreak havoc on his life and the lives of those he loves, those he works with, and those he pursues. But Sara’s scene-of-the-crime diagnosis is that they only have a few hours to find the missing woman before she bleeds out . . .
Remarks: This is one of my favourite books of 2016! Karin Slaughter is a brilliant writer and has created one of her best books to date. Not only is this a good, unpredictable and captivating read, but it keeps the reader on their toes with the many twists the tale has. I loved the way the characters grew within the book. I felt a bond with Will and Sara and felt my connection to them grow as the book went on. Although the book is quite technical at times, a lot of research was done in order to maximize the story – and it showed! If there’s one book you should read this festive season, it’s this one!
Rating: 5/5
Published By: Penguin Random House
The Kept Woman is out now at all good book stores.
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