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Triptych (Hardcover)

by Karin Slaughter (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Delacorte Press (15 Aug 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0385339461
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385339469
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.8 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,097,042 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A superb stand-alone thriller by the #1 bestselling author of Faithless --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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When Atlanta police detective Michael Ormewood is called out to a murder scene at the notorious Grady Homes, he finds himself faced with one of the the most brutal killings of his career: Aleesha Monroe is found in the stairwell in a pool of her own blood, her body horribly mutilated.

As a one-off killing it's shocking, but when it becomes clear that it's just the latest in a series of similar attacks, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are called in, and Michael is forced into working with Special Agent Will Trent of the Criminal Apprehension Team - a man he instinctively dislikes.

But then, only twenty-four hours later, the violence Michael sees around him every day explodes in his own back yard. And it seems the mystery behind Monroe's death is inextricably entangled with a past that refuses to stay buried ...

£14.99 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars what you see is not what you get, 27 Jun 2006
By Michael Watson "skirrow22" (Halifax, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Triptych (Hardcover)
This is a stand-alone story not in any way connected to the Grant County series - and thank goodness for that! After 'Faithless' I was feeling that Karin Slaughter had run out of steam or that perhaps her characters had! Fortunately, she has tried her hand at another batch of people and it really works.
This is a story not so much filled with twists and turns more so filled with carefully rounded bends and curves. The reader is lulled into believing one thing when gradually it dawns that the belief is way off line. There are three main male characters and a host of lesser female ones but it is the male leads who create the confusion in the reader's mind. The story is very well crafted, very well written. I'm not sure whether the survivors are coming back for another follow-up so it would spoil the anticpation to reveal who they are but, even if they don't, Karin Slaughter has shown that a stand-alone story is more than a match for the has-beens of Grant County. Excellent.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent stand-alone thriller, 15 Aug 2006
By daveg (Dublin, Ireland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Triptych (Hardcover)
In this stand-alone novel, Karin Slaughter throws a wider net plotwise by setting her story in the big city of Atlanta, but still maintains close, almost claustrophobic focus on her well-drawn characters. While some readers may see certain similarities between some of the new characters and those from the always excellent Grant County novels, there are some fine original creations here.

Slaughter also manages to throw in at least two huge surprises into the story, but importantly those twists WORK! There's no cheating, or Harlan Coben-esque "A-ha, gotcha!" writing - just plot points that come totally out of left field. One in particular has you reading back to an earlier scene that seemed so innocuous at the time, where you really appreciate the narrative sleight-of-hand that Slaughter pulls off perfectly.

A slight flaw that I almost feel guilty taking a star away for - the denoument is very familiar, almost a cliche in thriller writing. However, the fact that you care about the characters in peril mostly makes up for this, and Slaughter does manage to ring a lot of suspense out of these climactic scenes.

All in all, a fantastic thriller that shows that Karin Slaughter is one of the best crime writers around at the moment, whether writing about the eventful Grant County or not. A must-buy!
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly absorbing, 7 Aug 2006
By Lola Creole (London,England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Triptych (Hardcover)
I feel there is not much more I can write about Triptych as the previous reviewer was spot on when he said this book is excellent. It is rare for me to be so utterly moved by a story that parts of it reduced me to tears and other parts caused my heart to race in anticipation. To me, Triptych is an exquisite gift of a read. Perfection. Be warned though. Take the phone off the hook and find somewhere comfy to curl up in. For once you start reading this you will be gripped until the very end.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Triptych, karin slaughter
what can I say, awesome book like all the other books from karin slaughter! If you are into crime and you can handle some brutality than this is the right book for you :)
Published 28 days ago by Sarah Graus

4.0 out of 5 stars triptch
so far so good a big fan of karin slaughter havent had time to finish it yet but i no its going to be good like the rest
Published 6 months ago by Sandra D. Harris

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
Rather a disappointing read in my opinion.I felt that the second half of the book seemed a bit cobbled together and couldn't quite make it's mind up how it was going to continue... Read more
Published 8 months ago by S. D.J

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good!
A prostitute is murdered on the steps of her apartment, in a run down area of Atlanta, and Detective Michal Ormewood is sent to the scene. Read more
Published 21 months ago by J.Flood

4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant but traumatic!
This is an absolutely gripping stand alone read from Karin Slaughter.

The only caution is that if you're easily horrified by graphic descriptions of violent and... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Sasha Rai

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book!!!!!!!
I have read most of Karin Slaughters books and i have to say this is the best one to date. The story is amazing, the characters are so gripping, i found myself feeling so much... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Kevin Willsher

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
This is one of the best books I have read, and if you have never read a Karin Slaughter book, then I highly recommend that you read this! Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mrs. S. I. Morgan

4.0 out of 5 stars A new style of Karin Slaughter
I really enjoyed the Grant County books from Karin Slaughter, and was looking forward to something different. At first I found this book confusing. Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2007 by T. Fraser

5.0 out of 5 stars must read!
Excellent, thrilling read! I wasn't sure i would like this book, had ran out of books by my usual authors though so thought i'd give it a try. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2007 by eponine

1.0 out of 5 stars Well thought out, badly written
I shall be brief. I didn't like this book, and I found that rather odd. I am usually a sucker for a good crime novel, and this one has a good starting point, that is a well... Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2007 by N. G. Jansfort

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