Synopses & Reviews
A small Georgia town erupts in panic when a young college professor is found brutally mutilated in the local diner. But it's only when town pediatrician and coroner Sara Linton does the autopsy that the full extent of the killer's twisted work becomes clear.
Sara's ex-husband, police chief Jeffrey Tolliver, leads the investigation -- a trail of terror that grows increasingly macabre when another local woman is found crucified a few days later. But he's got more than a sadistic serial killer on his hands, for the county's sole female detective, Lena Adams -- the first victim's sister -- want to serve her own justice.
But it is Sara who holds the key to finding the killer. A secret from her past could unmask the brilliantly malevolent psychopath .. or mean her death.
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“This is storytelling at its finest, written in perfect pitch. A scary, sure-fire winner.” John Westermann, author of Exit Wounds
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“Blindsighted is everything a book should be, and Karin Slaughter is a significant new voice in American crime fiction.” Jane Haddam, author of True Believers
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“Blindsighted is an extraordinary debut. Slaughter has created a ferociously taut and terrifying story.” Denise Mina, author of Garnethill and Exile
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“Karin Slaughters debut is taut, mean, nasty and bloody well written.” Stella Duffy, author of Beneath the Blonde
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“Excellent . . . and a plot with enough twists and shocks to keep you turning the pages.” Peter Robinson, author of In a Dry Season
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“Shockingly good . . . beautifully and believably rendered. Slaughter may very well be the next Thomas Harris.” Laura Lippman, author of The Sugar House
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“What a terrifying book! Disturbing, original, haunting.” Ellen Conford
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“An extremely mature first novel, with well-developed characters and a finely tuned plot.” Library Journal
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“Pitch perfect. Karin Slaughter is a new force to be reckoned with.” Steve Hamilton, author of A Cold Day in Paradise
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“Gruesome forensics, inventive plotting, strong/imperiled heroine . . . Perfect escapist fare.” Kirkus Reviews
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“An unflinching suspense thriller . . . Blindsighted is a promising debut, and Karin Slaughter is a novelist to watch.” George P. Pelecanos, author of Right as Rain
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“A debut of rare quality that grips like a vise from the first page.” Val McDermid, author of Place of Execution
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“An accomplished first novel...[with] a riveting plot.” Booklist
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“Engaging...marks the debut of a promising young author.” Publishers Weekly
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“A very promising debut by a very talented writer. I recommend it highly.” Deadly Pleasures magazine
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“Scary, shocking and perfectly suspenseful… Will propel the Georgia native right onto the ‘must read list for suspense fans.” BookPage
Synopsis
From New York Times bestselling author Karin Slaughter, the first novel in her acclaimed Grant County Series.
Interweaving knife-edge tension, superb characterization, and an evocative milieu, this thrilling novel of dark suspense, set in rural Grant County, Georgia, introduces engaging pediatrician and coroner, Dr. Sara Linton.
A sadistic rapist turned killer is terrorizing Grant County, and the chief of police, Sara's ex-husband Jeffrey Tolliver, must find him. But he's not alone. Lena Adams--the county's sole female detective--wants to see justice done, since her sister was the first victim. Sara, too, cannot escape the terror. A secret from her past could hold the key to finding the killer--unless he finds her first.
Synopsis
From New York Times bestselling author Karin Slaughter, the first novel in her acclaimed Grant County Series.
A small Georgia town erupts in panic when a young college professor is found brutally mutilated in the local diner. But it's only when town pediatrician and coroner Sara Linton does the autopsy that the full extent of the killer's twisted work becomes clear.
Sara's ex-husband, police chief Jeffrey Tolliver, leads the investigation--a trail of terror that grows increasingly macabre when another local woman is found crucified a few days later. But he's got more than a sadistic serial killer on his hands, because the county's only female detective, Lena Adams--the first victim's sister--wants to serve her own justice.
But it is Sara who holds the key to finding the killer. A secret from her past could unmask the brilliantly malevolent psychopath... or mean her death.
Synopsis
A small Georgia town erupts in panic when a young college professor is found brutally mutilated in the local diner. But it's only when town pediatrician and coroner Sara Linton does the autopsy that the full extent of the killer's twisted work becomes clear.
Synopsis
Interweaving knife-edge tension, superb characterization, and an evocative milieu, this thrilling novel of dark suspense, set in rural Grant County, Georgia, introduces engaging pediatrician and coroner, Dr. Sara Linton. A sadistic rapist turned killer is terrorizing Grant County, and the chief of police, Sara s ex-husband Jeffrey Tolliver, must find him. But he s not alone. Lena Adams the county s sole female detective wants to see justice done, since her sister was the first victim. Sara, too, cannot escape the terror. A secret from her past could hold the key to finding the killer unless he finds her first.
About the Author
Karin Slaughter is the internationally bestselling author of Blindsighted, Kisscut, A Faint Cold Fear, and the forthcoming Indelible, the fourth novel in her Grant County series. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.