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With such tense novels as Blindsighted and Kisscut, Karin Slaughter has firmly positioned herself as one of the most capable exponents of the crime novel at work today – and certainly one of the most disturbing (a skill the author is clearly proud of). What's more, she ensures that each new book is subtly different from its predecessor, as her latest, Broken, demonstrates, with its innovative, edgy mix of tried and trusted elements. We are introduced once again to former Grant County medical examiner Sara Linton, proving that the Jacobean taste for bloodshed and mystery is alive and well in contemporary USA.
A woman's corpse is discovered in the waters of Lake Grant, and a note is found which seems to point to suicide – but Sara Linton has never been a woman to settle for obvious solutions. The principal suspect in the case has requested – desperately -- to be able to speak to Sara -- but when she turns up at his cell in the local police station, the suspect, Tommy Braham (whom she had known as a boy), is unable to speak to her. Tommy is dead; he has been savagely beaten, and his wrists have been cut. Scrawled in blood on the cell wall is a poignant message: ‘Not me’. Sara, personally involved now, is distrustful of Lena Adams the detective in charge, so she gets in touch with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and asks (as she has done before) for the help of Special Agent Will Trent (Karin Slaughter readers will be well aware of the intriguing relationship between these two). The duo begins to suspect that a murderer enjoys the covert protection of the close-mouthed inhabitants of Grant County, who have fashioned a skein of non-communication. But, as the Bard observed, murder will out...
With so many writers tackling uncompromising material such as this (and Slaughter is nothing if not uncompromising), there is clearly a danger of over-familiarity for readers. But it’s a measure of the author’s skill that such notions are firmly banished, and Slaughter’s customary position at the top of the bestseller charts is well earned. --Barry Forshaw --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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"Addictive . . . Slaughter is a terrific writer, and she keeps the emotional tension high throughout."--"The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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"This chilling mystery is just begging to be read in one sitting."--"Cosmopolitan"
"Move over, Catherine Coulter--Slaughter may be today's top female suspense writer."--"Library Journal" (starred review) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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"This chilling mystery is just begging to be read in one sitting."--"Cosmopolitan"
"Move over, Catherine Coulter--Slaughter may be today's top female suspense writer."--"Library Journal" (starred review) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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36 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Beautifully flawed, not broken at all, but if you don't know Slaughter yet don't start here
25 July 2010
Format:Hardcover
I love crime and spend a long time looking for new authors and yet managed to overlook Karin, now fondly referred to as Slasher in our home. Reading the blurb always left me feeling that there was something about her characters, even the 'good guys' that seemed a bit seedy, very American and even mean. Then I came accross a copy of one of the Grant County series on a charity stall. I was going through a dry spell and so had little option but to read it... or God forbid read nothing. I was gripped before I even knew I was, reading at lenghty sittings and immediately I had finished I was torn then, should I go back to the beginning of the series to find out how things had started or get the next one to see how things were going to go?
Hence 'Don't start here', I eneded up redaing ahead and then back. Karin has a way of making me anguishingly annoyed at her 'heroes' whilst at the same time loving them and wanting the best for them, often in vain.
There is an honesty in her characters, who feel like real people and who drive the narrative rollercoaster on a background, albeit a prominent one, of some horrific and chilling crimes. This book is no exception but I can't give any details because I am afraid to give anything away.
Hence 'Don't start here', I eneded up redaing ahead and then back. Karin has a way of making me anguishingly annoyed at her 'heroes' whilst at the same time loving them and wanting the best for them, often in vain.
There is an honesty in her characters, who feel like real people and who drive the narrative rollercoaster on a background, albeit a prominent one, of some horrific and chilling crimes. This book is no exception but I can't give any details because I am afraid to give anything away.
43 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the third novel featuring the interesting and rather quirky investigator Will Trent. The dynamics between him and Karin Slaughter's long-term character, Sara Linton, form the core of the novel and are a testament to the author's ability to develop strong characters. The plot is multi-layered and keeps you turning the pages. You know some of the answers but only enough to keep you guessing about what the final denouement will reveal. The pace of the story builds nicely as the story reaches its climax. Karin Slaughter's skills as a novelist and story-teller are as strong as ever. Looking for a beach read or going on a long flight? Put this at the top of your pile - you won't regret it. Crime writing at is best.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Lena and Sara are back in the forefront of this latest Grant County novel as Faith takes a back seat but without Geoffrey the story becomes far too winey. The two women are not a good combination. Even with the lovely addition of Will Trent who is the most interesting character, the story doesn't have enough depth and is nowhere near as exciting or intriguing as her earlier novels. Must try harder.
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What a Relief
I have just finished, with difficulty, a Patricia Cornwell book - the wildly improbable plots are such a disappointment, and she used to be so good. Read more
Published 2 months ago by janetmarx
Good start, slow finish.
The body of a young woman is found close to the shore of a lake. At first it looks like suicide, there is even a note left, with 'I Want It Over' written on it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J.Flood
Another great entry into a fabulous series
Karin was brave in taking her series in a new direction with and then bringing two seemingly unrelated story threads (Sara and Will) together. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Snikt5
Brill!
Brilliant book and very thrilling. I have read all her other books in the series and have always enjoyed them.
Published 3 months ago by karen
thrilling and enjoyable
This book starts with a girl thinking about suicide, but does she actually do it?
Within a few chapters i was gripped the story had a excellent plot to it and the suspence of... Read more
Within a few chapters i was gripped the story had a excellent plot to it and the suspence of... Read more
Published 5 months ago by L CLEMENTS
Entertaining, but clunky in places
An entertaining read, and the Will Trent character is interesting. I suppose it is useful to remind people that dyslexia does not imply limited intelligence. Read more
Published 6 months ago by patrice
Will is all
Will Trent is brilliant, flawed, and full of emotion, Karin Slaughter has created a character that can be related to, particularly in his dyslexia.
Published 6 months ago by durhammegagirl
Another great installment!
I love Karin Slaughter and have loved reading her books featuring Sara Linton and Lena Adams. A few books ago Will Trent was introduced as a FBI agent. Read more
Published 7 months ago by A. Douglas
Broken review
This is a thrilling read, that has lots of exciting twists and turns. Im 13 and i loved this book, but i would recommend this book, to teenagers. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jazzie
Compelling
Fans will scoff but this is my first Karin Slaughter - having assumed that they were going to be really gruesome reads I had previously never bothered. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Reader2011
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