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Skin Privilege (Paperback)

by Karin Slaughter (Author)
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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Century (1 Nov 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1846052963
  • ISBN-13: 978-1846052965
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.2 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (81 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 142,775 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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It's no simple case of murder. Lena Adams has spent her life struggling to escape her past. She has only unhappy memories of Reece, the small town which nearly destroyed her. She's made a new life for herself as a police detective in Heartsdale, a hundred miles away - but nothing could prepare her for the violence which explodes when she is forced to return. A vicious murder leaves a young woman incinerated beyond recognition. And Lena is the only suspect. When Heartsdale police chief Jeffrey Tolliver, Lena's boss, receives word that his detective has been arrested, he has no choice but to go to Lena's aid - taking with him his wife, medical examiner Sara Linton. But soon after their arrival, a second victim is found. The town closes ranks. And both Jeffrey and Sara find themselves entangled in a horrifying underground world of bigotry and rage - a violent world which shocks even them. A world which puts their own lives in jeopardy. Only Jeffrey and Sara can free Lena from the web of lies, betrayal and brutality that has trapped her. But can they discover the truth before the killer strikes again?

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IT’S NO SIMPLE CASE OF MURDER

Lena Adams has spent her life struggling to escape her past.She has only unhappy memories of Reece, the small town which nearly destroyed her.She’s made a new life for herself as a police detective in Heartsdale, a hundred miles away - but nothing could prepare her for the violence which explodes when she is forced to return.A vicious murder leaves a young woman incinerated beyond recognition.And Lena is the only suspect.

When Heartsdale police chief Jeffrey Tolliver, Lena’s boss, receives word that his detective has been arrested, he has no choice but to go to Lena’s aid – taking with him his wife, medical examiner Sara Linton.But soon after their arrival, a second victim is found.The town closes ranks.And both Jeffrey and Sara find themselves entangled in a horrifying underground world of bigotry and rage – a violent world which shocks even them.A world which puts their own lives in jeopardy.

Only Jeffrey and Sara can free Lena from the web of lies, betrayal and brutality that has trapped her.But can they discover the truth before the killer strikes again?
--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Not Slaughter's best but still brilliant, 13 Aug 2007
By KM (England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skin Privilege (Hardcover)
'Skin Privilege', the sixth book in Karin Slaughter's Grant County series begins when Sara and her husband, police chief Jeffrey Tolliver, must travel to rural Reese, where Lena Adams, Jeffrey's often reckless detective, has been injured in an explosion that killed a local woman. Lena's mysterious escape from the hospital plunges her, Sara and Jeffrey into a dangerous web of meth trafficking, white supremacy groups and long-buried family secrets.

Once you get past the slow start this book is a brilliant read that is truly unputdownable. Slaughter expertly shifts back and forth in both time and point of view connecting every loose plot strand in a devastating and unforgettable climax. My only real complaint about this book is the fact that the story all revolves around Lena (again) as she isn't the best character in the series by a long shot and her almost teenager-like attitude and persona is becoming increasingly more annoying with each book. Otherwise this is an excellent read that fans of the series should love and the shocking and unforgettable ending is strong enough to whet your appetite for Slaughters next book, Sleeping Dogs, due in 2008.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A Betrayal of a Reader's Trust, 24 Jul 2007
By C. L. Davies "Hillside" (South Wales, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skin Privilege (Hardcover)
I have thoroughly enjoyed all of the Grant County books from Karin Slaughter and looked forward to receiving the newest "Skin Privilege" with great enthusiasm.
Whilst this book is as well written as all her previous novels, I was discomforted by the increasingly bleak outlook for her main characters in particular Lena and Sara.
However, the reason for my dramatic title to this review is the ending of the book.
I will not spoil it for other readers, but it infuriated me. I see absolutely no reason for the book to end that way other than an author's desire to completely break away from a series.
The book probably deserves 4 stars for the quality of the writing, but since I wanted to give it just 1 star because of the ending, this is a more than fair compromise I feel!!
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34 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A spectacular installment, 4 Jul 2007
By Dr. Babus Ahmed "Ajooba Cats" (West Midlands, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skin Privilege (Hardcover)
This well paced novel of the next installment in the lives of Sara Linton, Jeffrey Tolliver and Lena Adams, begins right in the middle of an intense situation which rapidly turns grotesque.

The novel is written in the usual style of Slaughter; starting with characters at different points on the timeline of the story drawing the reader into when both timelines converge. The focus is on Lenas past and the relationship between our three main characters whilst they are thrown into a town and situation riddled with corruption, hate, greed and deceit. However, I did find the constant referral to Sara's BMW quite tiresome, I understand she loves the cars they make, but must there be such shameless endorsement?

Slaughter presents many possibilities of where this story may end, not allowing you to trust your instincts as to where the story may go next, and then reveals the truth. The ending is quite spectacular and she does hint at it throughout the book, it does however leave you reeling for the next one. I hope we won't be kept waiting too long by this extraordinary writer. This book gives you all the gore and thrill you need from a book of its genre.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Egotistical author spoils the series...
...and I'm absolutely apalled at the selfish way the Karin Slaughter has ended this novel.

Fact is, Ms Slaughter, unless you write for sheer pleasure and not for... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms. E. J. White

3.0 out of 5 stars I guess I should have read the others first...
This is an okay read, in a very similar genre to lots of other books out there (female lead with issues + hunky male co-star). Read more
Published 1 month ago by P. J. Bragg

1.0 out of 5 stars just terrible
Some terrible writing in this book. One of the characters is actually described as going "weak at the knees" and "heart skipping a beat" when seeing her husband-to-be. Read more
Published 1 month ago by G. Hart

2.0 out of 5 stars Very Disappointing
A very disappointing end to the book and I assume the Grant County series.I have read other books by this author which are not part of this series and have not enjoyed them as... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. A. C. Jenkins

4.0 out of 5 stars Beyond sad
Skin PrivilegeEnjoyed this book greatly but was saddened and horrified by the ending. Found the switching between characters a bit confusing. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. Margaret Mills

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book - shocking ending
Like others on here, I too have read all of Karin Slaughters books and, in my humble opinion, she just keeps getting better and better. Read more
Published 7 months ago by G. Peet

1.0 out of 5 stars I won't be reading Karin Slaughter again
Like others, I was extremely disappointed, and I admit, a tad upset, at the ending. So bothered in fact, that I won't read any more of her books.
Published 7 months ago by DenzJane

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
I can understand other people's anger at the way Karin ended the book, however, I think she has left it open if she wants to come back to it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ms. C. L. Thomas

3.0 out of 5 stars Not The Best In The Series
In Skin Privilege Lena Adams returns to the small town of her youth, where she becomes the prime suspect in a vicious murder. Read more
Published 9 months ago by J.Flood

5.0 out of 5 stars SHOCKING !
One or two people have put massive spoilers in some of their reviews for this book so unfortunately I knew what was coming and when it did it was totally shocking. Read more
Published 10 months ago by A. Rose

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