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Kisscut is a reminder that Karin Slaughter has--with just one previous novel--built a reputation as one of the most powerful and astringent thriller writers at work today. In fact, Slaughter's work represents a development of the Southern Gothic strain, and like so many of her illustrious predecessors, she is adept at exploring the darker reaches of the human psyche. As her last book, Blindsighted, sold over 25,000 copies, it would seem that many of us have become Slaughter aficionados.
Kisscut begins with a particularly explosive opening. In the car park of a skating rink in the small southern town of Heartsdale, chief of police Jeffrey Tolliver witnesses a teenage girl pointing a gun at a man. But the detective, there for a date with his ex-wife Sara (the town's medical examiner and paediatrician), is obliged to shoot the girl to save the boy's life. The subsequent autopsy brings to light a gallery of horrors, and as Tolliver and Sara undertake a particularly difficult investigation, they are met with a wall of silence.
Slaughter is now routinely compared to Thomas Harris, and the comparisons are not far-fetched. We're used to unflinching forensic detail these days (courtesy of such writers as Kathy Reichs and Patricia Cornwell), but Slaughter is adept at unsettling the reader in a whole host of ways, not least through her recurrent suggestion that the patina of normality sustaining her characters is very thin indeed. Jeffrey and Sara's faltering relationship is richly drawn, though we find reduced attention given to their private problems as the novel progresses and the focus shifts more to the author's polished and consummate handling of the tortuous plot. --Barry Forshaw --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Hailed as the new Mary Renault, Scott offers the first of three novels about Boudica, the last defender of the Celtic culture and legendary British warrior. The story opens in AD 32, with Breaca (later to be known as Boudica, Bringer of Victory) a young child defending herself against marauders, and killing the man who attacked and killed her mother. This is also the tale of Caradoc, an outstanding leader, and her half-brother B n, Roman captive and Druid. It is a truly remarkable story full of wonderful atmosphere and recounts that amazing world of tribal Britain in the years before the Roman invasion. Intensely exciting, a tale of passion, courage and heroism against huge odds, which is intensely moving. A big, big seller for 2003.
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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book without many expectations of reading anything too new but once I picked it up I couldn't put it down! It has definitly put a new lease of life into the crime/thriller genre! Disturbing in parts I don't recommend you read it if you are easily upset, but if you are a true crime fan then this is a definite read. I won't give away any plot lines as so many do in some of these reviews all you need to know is in the synopsis. There are references to her first book-Blindsighted-but it is not necessary for you to have read that first as I hadn't and still thouroughly enjoyed this one. As I said if you are a fan of this genre than this one is a must! I read it in just a couple of days and can't wait to read the next book!
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm still not sure where I stand on this book. I commend the writing- it is gripping, fast- paced and well researched- but the subject matter was harrowing. It's all a matter of personal taste of course; I am not easily shocked but there were times I had to put the book down. I was left feeling rather raw and sad, knowing that Slaughter must have had to do research into the evil,horrific little world the story is centred upon. Parts of it made me want to cry knowing that somewhere, now, it could be happening. Having said all that, if you are willing to see the black- hearted side of humanity it is a compelling read.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Kisscut is the second book of Karin Slaughters with the first being Blindsighted. This book once again has the same detectives and characters as the first however a totally different story line. She creates her characters in such a way that you can feel that you are there with Sarah and Jeffrey solving the latest crime. I wont give away the story other than to say that it is crimes of teenagers. Excellent reading material!
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A little too much wallowing and not enough action
I like Karin Slaughter and her creations, and I like he way that she can twist them and the story line about unexpectedly so you never really know where you are. Read more
Published 1 month ago by bobbycow
Great read
Karen Slaughter is at her best in this rather unpleasant yarn. This story will keep you guessing to the end with many twists along the way.
Published 3 months ago by Viv
Great Book
I honestly couldn't stop reading this, a truly amazing book that is so gripping. Karin Slaughter really connects you with her characters which is what I really love about all of... Read more
Published 4 months ago by beautifulaspect
Really good read
I very much enjoyed the first book in the Grant County series, even though I didn't think it contained a big mystery. Read more
Published 5 months ago by TheScientist
Grim and relentless. But that's what it says on the tin
Only read this book if you like a police procedural of the darkest and most explicit sort.
A shocking discovery during the post mortem that follows a teenage shooting launches... Read more
A shocking discovery during the post mortem that follows a teenage shooting launches... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Bookwoman
Fantastic Book! Thrilling
Shockingly Interesting, fantastic twists and turns, amazingly written, written for women by a woman, I have read all her books and cannot wait for the next x
Published 6 months ago by Nic R x
Gritty and Absorbing, but Quite hard to Stomach
This is the first book by this author I have read, and at various stages I was left feeling this was a mistake. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Brett H
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I got this for my girl friend who likes reading books by Karin Slaughter. The service was really good compaired to anouther book shop that sent the wrong book. 10/10
Published 7 months ago by Andrew
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This is a brilliant read - although I had made a mistake & found I had already read this one
Published 8 months ago by jasper
Brilliant!
I looked forward to the second book of the series, and was well worth the wait. The characters cleverly flow into the second book, and i liked how we followed Lenas recovery. Read more
Published 11 months ago by emma992021
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