Questions About The Last Widow (Will Trent, #9)

by Karin Slaughter (Goodreads Author)

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Does anyone knows how many more books are expected in the series? I love the books but i think it is time for Angie to be gone forever and for Will to finally get undisturbed HEA with Sara. He has suffered so much in his life he deserves to be happy. I am just terrified that Karin Slaughter will finish this series with him getting killed or ending up alone and miserable.

Ashley I heard in an interview once that Karin got death threats over killing Jeffery (I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who was happy to see that tool go) so…moreI heard in an interview once that Karin got death threats over killing Jeffery (I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who was happy to see that tool go) so I don't think she'll leave Will to die alone miserably. Maybe it's just me, but I think Karin cares about Will just as much as we do.

I'm tired of Angie too, but as far as "evil ex's" go, she's one of my favorites. I'd hate to see this series end, but I have fallen head over heels in love with her standalone novels. I don't know how it would be possible, but I wish there was a way to keep Andrea from Pieces of Her going. I'm totally renewing my Netflix account as soon as the Pieces of Her show comes out.

Sorry...this is long and all over the place. I might be a little too excited for The Last Widow to come out ha. Plus I could talk about KS books all day :)(less)

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Okay so I have read all of K Slaughter's stand alone books, but have not read this series. Do I need to read them all before this book? If so, I better get started before this one comes out!

Kendra I never understand this question. Why would anyone even WANT to start in the middle of a series? Always go to the beginning. With this series, at leas…moreI never understand this question. Why would anyone even WANT to start in the middle of a series? Always go to the beginning. With this series, at least read the Will Trent books in order, but if you REALLY want a good understanding of Sara, start with the Grant County series first. For me, that would be a huge treat to have so many books lined up and ready to go. The most current one will still be here when you get to it!(less)

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Was anyone else frustrated with the repetitive structure of the narrative? E.g. the action is relayed first from one character's perspective, and then repeated through another character's eyes. Maybe it's only annoying on audio?

Ashley Yes!! I kept grabbing my phone thinking it had skipped back a few scenes. I found it so strange how the information was portrayed verbatim more then o…moreYes!! I kept grabbing my phone thinking it had skipped back a few scenes. I found it so strange how the information was portrayed verbatim more then once. (less)

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One of the things I didn’t understand reading this was the way Cathy felt about will .. from the beginning Cathy wasn’t being very nice to Sarah about her relationship which in truth has nothing to do with her mum .. but after the unthinkable happened she showed her true colours towards will ... I found that hard to read and couldn’t understand why Karin would write that storyline.?

Laura L. This might be an unpopular opinion but I’ve never really liked Cathy. I don’t think it’s cute how she tries to bulldoze her grown children’s lives, an…moreThis might be an unpopular opinion but I’ve never really liked Cathy. I don’t think it’s cute how she tries to bulldoze her grown children’s lives, and she was really unfair about Will. (less)

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Forgive my obtuseness - but what does the book title refer to? Who is the "last widow"? Was it the last woman killed at the survivalist camp - after she thought she'd get out alive after killing all her children? Was it Sara - who has been a widow? I just really don't get the meaning of the title. Can anyone help?

Pisces51 Sara is in fact "THE LAST WIDOW". Refer to Page 372 of the Kindle Edition. Dash, the leader of the white supremacist group, is talking with a very ner…moreSara is in fact "THE LAST WIDOW". Refer to Page 372 of the Kindle Edition. Dash, the leader of the white supremacist group, is talking with a very nervous Sara AKA "Dr. Earnshaw" in the novel to conceal her true identity to the cult leader. Sara has just spotted Will, who had infiltrated the group. Meanwhile, an unaware Dash is continuing his discourse with Sara. He declares:

“It is my ardent wish, Dr. Earnshaw, that what we’re doing tomorrow will ensure that good white women such as yourself are no longer afraid.” His hand went to her shoulder. “Once the world is wiped clean of the mongrels and their enablers, we will be free of the kind of crime that took your husband away from you. Police officers will be safe on the streets again. Law and order will be restored. You will be the last widow of your kind.”

It is worthwhile to note that the author previously teases the title of the novel earlier on Page 155 of the Kindle Edition. In this scene Dash has questioned Sara about her family and inquires:

“What does your husband do?” Sara realized the truth might be something that could work to her advantage. “I’m a widow. My husband was a cop. He died in the line of duty.”

You are not the first reader to post a question about the Title of one of Slaughter's novels. I have made it a habit to ferret out the meaning behind her titles. I am happy I could answer your question.
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