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Karin Slaughter

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Karin Slaughter is the author of more than twenty instant NEW YORK TIMES bestselling novels, including the Edgar–nominated COP TOWN and standalone novels THE GOOD DAUGHTER, PRETTY GIRLS, and GIRL, FORGOTTEN. She is published in 120 countries with more than 40 million copies sold across the globe. PIECES OF HER is a #1 Netflix original series starring Toni Collette. The Will Trent Series will air January 3rd, 2023 on ABC and streaming on Hulu. THE GOOD DAUGHTER and FALSE WITNESS are in development for film/tv. Slaughter is the founder of the Save the Libraries project—a nonprofit organization established to support libraries and library programming. A native of Georgia, she lives in Atlanta.

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THE LAST WIDOW - In Conversation with Karin Slaughter

At its heart, THE LAST WIDOW is a book about a cult: The Invisible Patriot Army. What made you drawn to this subject matter?
I’ve always been fascinated by cults. It probably originated with two of the seminal books of my childhood—HELTER SKELTER, by Vincent Bugliosi and THE STRANGER BESIDE ME, by Ann Rule. HELTER SKELTER is about Charles Manson, and he obviously led a bona fide cult in the way we Read more of this blog post »
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“You can take my heart, but I can't let you take my dog.”
Karin Slaughter

“Reading is not just an escape. It is access to a better way of life.”
Karin Slaughter

“Considering what Pauline's been through . . ." Will began, then stopped himself. "She's not very nice."
"She's a cold-blooded bitch."
"I'm surprised I haven't fallen in love with her.”
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“You can take my heart, but I can't let you take my dog.”
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message 6: by Jonas

Jonas Saul Thanks for the friending. Great to meet you in this virtual library.

Get caught reading ...

Jonas Saul


message 5: by Sean

Sean Peters Karin,

just a quick note, to mention some of our members have joined/a thread "Buddy Read" on "A Good Thriller", all reading the first Will Trent book, which I have read.

Thought you might like to pop in the thread, read the comments.

Also read The Good Daughter recently.

Great you are still a member, and hope you will do another Q and A's at some stage when you are free.

your friend

Sean

"A Good Thriller"


message 4: by Jamie

Jamie Molloy Could not put 'Pretty Girls' down. Looking forwards to more of your books!


message 3: by Sandi

Sandi Thank you for confirming my Friend Request. I have posted my Cop Town review on Amazon and on my FB page: Facebook.com/Reading.for.the.Masses

As an aside, I have just applied for a job as an assistant to the Victoria Sanders literary agency. Fingers crossed!


Shelby *trains flying monkeys* I just finished Cop Town..bravo my friend..bravo!


Christine Hatfield Thanks for being my friend


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