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The Kept Woman

(Will Trent #8)

Karin Slaughter (Goodreads Author)

4.09 · Rating details · 37,249 ratings · 2,719 reviews

The latest novel in the Will Trent series from No. 1 bestelling author, Karin Slaughter.

A body is discovered in an empty Atlanta warehouse. It's the body of an ex-cop, and from the moment Special Agent Will Trent walks in he knows this could be the most devastating case of his career. Bloody footprints leading away from the scene reveal that another victim - a woman - has ...more

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Published July 14th 2016 by Century (first published June 14th 2016)

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Dec 20, 2015 Chelsea Humphrey rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: giveaways, from-publisher

Alright, I know not everyone out there is a Karin Slaughter fan, but those people are wrong and clearly not to be trusted. All kidding aside, most everyone familiar with Ms. Slaughter's work knows that she can be counted on for violence, gore, and disturbing content. The Kept Woman provides all of the above, yet delivers a side dish of softer material as well. As I have had many people contact me saying "This is my first Slaughter book and I wasn't really feeling it", I think it's important to Alright, I know not everyone out there is a Karin Slaughter fan, but those people are wrong and clearly not to be trusted. All kidding aside, most everyone familiar with Ms. Slaughter's work knows that she can be counted on for violence, gore, and disturbing content. The Kept Woman provides all of the above, yet delivers a side dish of softer material as well. As I have had many people contact me saying "This is my first Slaughter book and I wasn't really feeling it", I think it's important to note that this is a TERRIBLE book to pick up as your first read by the author. Her latest is #8 (or, if you feel as I do that Will Trent is technically just is a continuation of the Grant County series, then #13), so if you are picking this up and trying to read it as a standalone, I'd agree that the experience would be absolutely terrible. Like 1 star worthy. This entire book is an installment tying up loose ends from the previous books with major bombshells and character development that would go completely unnoticed and be extremely confusing if picked up without the proper backstory. That said, Slaughter also just isn't for some people, and I promise to respect that. Back to the review...

I'll attempt to dodge the minefield of spoilers ahead, as this book is filled with them, so just know this book is way better than I can do it justice in this review. The prologue even starts with a bang; this is one of those stories where you have to try and remember the first chapter, as it comes back around toward the end of the book, just in a less cryptic way. For those who love police procedurals as much as I do, you're in for a treat because this one was really fun to try and figure out as you go. It's no give away that the central focus of this book is Angie, and dang it if KS didn't make me feel the slightest bit of feels for her. We FINALLY get that backstory into Polaski's secret past; this was by far the most rewarding of her novels since Beyond Reach (OMG Karin I still haven't forgiven you for that one). It took me a hot minute to warm up to Will Trent after that. Of course he's been welcomed into the fold, but Angie is like that irritating bug you can't shake; you finally think you're rid of her just to find out you need another round of antibiotics. I positively have loathed Angie from her introduction to the series, but she's one of those that you love to hate and are secretly pleased she keeps popping back in and keeping all the drama ramped up.

In addition to all the Angie bombshells and starting to develop pity for her, this is actually a darn good police procedural. The author has always done thorough research into her plot lines to ensure they are realistic as possible. I've lived in Atlanta almost my entire life, so its exciting to read about stories in settings that I'm familiar with and can picture vividly. She consistently brings back some of the best places and introduces us to new ones in each book. The clues are all laid out and there for the solving, although I can never figure out the entire story. While I enjoyed her last two books well enough, the fact that they were standalones made me particularly hungry for a new book in the series, so I think she played her cards well in spacing out her books. The pacing and structure in this one was fantastic; we had changing POV's in the present, but post crime being committed. Then, after about 200 pages, we jump back in time to the week before the crime from another POV that was present for all the shady, criminal components to get the full story. Once caught up, we flip back to present time to finish out strong. Don't let this worry you; it sounds confusing but the narrative flowed flawlessly from first to last page. I simply had to limit my wording as to not give away crucial plot points.

There are so many things I want to say about this book and I could ramble on for days, but I'd rather you just read it and see for yourself. DON'T pick this up as a standalone; your life will be over and you'll be miserable and then I'll have to say I told you so. DO pre-order, place a hold at the library, send your spouse out to grab this for you (because you are clearly too busy reading other amazing books at home to pick it up yourself), heck AMAZON PRIME MOSES' BEARD OUT OF THIS because it's that good. If you are wanting to start the Will Trent series, the first book is called Triptych, but I would recommend going all the way back to Blindsighted (Grant County #1) to fully appreciate the hard work KS has gone to in creating such deep, flawed, relatable characters. I think most fans of the series will be extremely pleased with The Kept Woman; I'll go back to my Karin Slaughter hangover that I get whenever there are no more KS books to read. :(

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Nov 13, 2015 Shelby *trains flying monkeys* rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: favorite-series, edelweiss, read-2016

Last year's Karin Slaughter stand alone Pretty Girls book left me kinda disappointed. (A whole ton of people loved it so back off)...But this book.

Karin Slaughter has long been one of my favorite authors and this series along with the Grant County ones are a reason why. I've always said that her characters seem so real to me. Maybe because I've spent so much time with them. But crap, I still mourn Jeffery.

You don't even have to love Slaughter's characters. Case in point, this book. Angie ...more

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Mar 01, 2017 Mary Beth *Traveling Sister* rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 350-series

FIVE SHINEY STARS (Wish I could give it 10).

It was just AMAZING and best one in this series.
It was fantastic!

I just love this series! It is my favorite series. I the characters especially Will Trent. This book is the best one and will probably end up being my favorite of 2017. I feel that when an author does so well with the character that it really makes up the book to be fantastic.
In the two weeks since medical examiner Dr. Sara Linton joined her lover, agent Will Trent, on the payroll of FIVE SHINEY STARS (Wish I could give it 10).

It was just AMAZING and best one in this series.
It was fantastic!

I just love this series! It is my favorite series. I the characters especially Will Trent. This book is the best one and will probably end up being my favorite of 2017. I feel that when an author does so well with the character that it really makes up the book to be fantastic.
In the two weeks since medical examiner Dr. Sara Linton joined her lover, agent Will Trent, on the payroll of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, everything’s been fine, except of course for Will’s uneasy sense that Angie Polaski, the long-estranged wife he just can’t get around to divorcing, will never let him alone. How right he is. A Glock found near the scene of a grisly murder is quickly traced to Angie. Now Amanda Wagner, the GBI deputy director who mercilessly rides Will and his partner, Faith Mitchell, wants to know what Angie had to do with the death of Dale Harding, a thoroughly miserable human being who was a detective with the Atlanta PD. The case is already a minefield: the murder scene, drenched in blood that isn’t Harding’s, is the construction site of the All Star, a nightclub owned by basketball star Marcus Rippy, who’s well-known to Will as the man who raped Keisha Miscavage and, thanks to his feral manager, Kip Kilpatrick, and an army of lawyers, walked away two weeks ago without so much as a summons. The forensic evidence indicates that at least one other person was seriously wounded at the murder scene before vanishing. Forget about indicting Rippy for the crime; Will would be lucky to interview him. Just when it seems that Will’s ties to the case couldn’t become more fraught, Slaughter interrupts the action for a hundred-page flashback to the week before the killing. Things get clearer but no less tense.
Relentlessly suspenseful and furiously paced, peopled with conflicted, fallible characters who leap from the page, The Kept Woman is a searing novel of love, loss, and redemption. A twisty police procedural and ingenious psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

If you have not read the Grant County Series first I recommend doing so due to a huge spoiler. ...more

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Sep 24, 2016 Diane S ☔ rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Wow! This one had the pacing of a runaway train, revelations fast and furious. Will Trent and Sara Litton, trying to make a go of it, both scarred from past events. Bodies found in a warehouse, one an ex-cop, another an apparent drug addict. A warehouse that is owned by an very rich, talented basketball star who was recently the main suspect in a rape case. But the big zinger, is that it all related back to Will's wife, the very troubled and troubling Angie.

Amazing back stories to the ...more

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Oct 30, 2015 Mo rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I am glad I did a re-read prior to starting the new one. Honestly, I had forgotten a lot of what had happened! Yes, Angie is still Cunty McCuntface! Will and Sara - happy ever after? We will have to wait and see, I guess. Fantastic writing! Brilliant author.

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Karin Slaughter is probably one of my favourite ever authors. Discovered her last year and devoured most of her books. Will Trent. Not my usual "hero"! But I love and adore him. He is vulnerable, ...more

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Jun 04, 2017 *TANYA* rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: own-it

FANTASTIC BOOK!! Great series. I'm very devastated the series is over. I love Will Trent, one of my all time favorite book characters.

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Jun 12, 2016 Gary rated it really liked it

This is the 8th book in the Will Trent series by author Karin Saughter. I have read several of the books in this series, although not in order and enjoyed them all so I was not surprised that I also enjoyed this one. Extremely well written and the series just gets better and better for me as I get more familiar with the characters, I only wish I had read them in order.
This novel focus's on Will's wife Angie Trent with the first half featuring Will and Sarah investigating an Atlanta crime scene ...more

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Dec 20, 2015 Lo9man88 rated it really liked it · review of another edition

OK, let me start by stating that this book was worth the long oh so long wait, it goes without saying that this is Angie's book "hands down" and how she skull-fucked everyone in it , she really did outshine the lot of them with that twisted dark mind of hers, it was beautiful how she pulled their strings and how well they danced to her horrifying mocking tune,I really like Polanski, she makes Leena look like a school girl plus she owns her shit and makes no excuses . Poor Trent he was like a ...more

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Sep 15, 2017 Stacey rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This was a stunner! My second read in the series. What's not to love about Will Trent?! ....and Angie, Angie, Angie, this woman is a tick under my skin.

Will is called to investigate a murder at an abandoned warehouse. He soon finds out the victim is an ex cop and the warehouse belongs to a famous local basketball player, Marcus. Marcus has escaped raped charges in the past and has a high profile lawyer on his side. There's a lot of blood at the scene and it looks like there's another victim. ...more

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Jul 25, 2016 ♥Sharon♥ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I was prepared to wait until September to have this book on my Kindle but one of the best things happened. My good friend Mo was lucky enough to meet Karin Slaughter in person at a book signing in Delft, The Netherlands and she had the book signed for me and mailed it off. Look at this!!! I was so excited that I would get the chance to read it sooner than the release date here in the states.

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Jul 30, 2019 Beverly rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: police-procedural-mystery

Another outstanding installment of the Will Trent series, The Kept Woman is a riveting mystery and an astute commentary on the hubris of professional athletes in our society. Will has just come off of a frustrating case in which a basketball player has been unindicted for the rape and assault of a young woman. Now, he has been catapulted into the murder of a former Atlanta police officer. He was a dirty cop, but he is one of them. Also, Angie, his terrible ex-wife, is back with a vengeance. If ...more

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Sep 24, 2016 Brenda rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I've been a fan of Karin Slaughter's books for quite awhile. In all honesty, I've liked some better than others, but I've never felt like I wanted to give up on this author. And I still don't!

This book portrays Will, Sara, Amanda, Faith, and Angie as accurately as they have ever been. I got to know Angie better in this book, and I still don't like her. I'm glad the author hasn't tried to change my opinion with this book. Lots more history and background on some of these characters made this an ...more

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Nov 11, 2018 Karina rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

First, I would like to say I have never read a book in larger print and my eyes freaking LOVED IT! LOL

WARNING: Graphic scenes-- Murder, domestic abuse, rape, drugs, pedophilia, prostitution, incest ((not usually my type of read but I tried this out and it can def be real life to someone and plot was good))

"It's never going to catch up with her, is it?" He said, "The people she hurts, The damage she does."
"Trust me, Will. Life always makes you pay for your personality." Amanda gave him a rueful ...more

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Nov 04, 2017 Mandy rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Karin Slaughter has such a knack for writing books that make you want to keep reading until you’re finished. This book was such a page turner. A mix of love, deceit, rape, beatings, pimps, murder, and the price fame gives you. If you like heart pounding, page turning, heart stopping drama... then read this. Fantastic book. Was hoping the ending would have been a little different but still enjoyed it :)

Slaughter reminds me of a female version of Harlan Coben!

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Oct 24, 2016 Debra rated it it was amazing

Karin Slaughter slays once again! Terrible pun, I know, but true. I love Karin Slaughter books. As in I love, love, love them!!!!! I love her characters. I love that they are damaged, make bad choices, make good choices, use terrible judgement, risk all for those they love, they feel jealousy, they take chances, they screw things up, they make amends, and they feel real emotions. Plus, I love a little grit with my murder mystery. Slaughter can be counted on to being the blood, the carnage, and Karin Slaughter slays once again! Terrible pun, I know, but true. I love Karin Slaughter books. As in I love, love, love them!!!!! I love her characters. I love that they are damaged, make bad choices, make good choices, use terrible judgement, risk all for those they love, they feel jealousy, they take chances, they screw things up, they make amends, and they feel real emotions. Plus, I love a little grit with my murder mystery. Slaughter can be counted on to being the blood, the carnage, and raw emotions that come with the territory of writing about murder, police procedures, FBI investigations, etc. . I have a background in forensics and I love the research she puts into her books. From the language, the technique, crime scene analysis, etc. She does her homework and it shows in her books.

Keep in mind that this is Number 8 in her Will Trent Series. If you have not read Karin Slaughter, what the hell is wrong with you? Seriously? Get over it already and dive in already. By dive in, I mean start with her Grant County series and when they ends, begin reading the Will Trent series. That will give you all the background you need. Some books can be read as stand alone books, some not so much. Many of her books do nicely as stand alone novels, but why read out of sequence when you can binge read Slaughter (that is what I did).

The book begins with a body being found in an abandoned warehouse and Will Trent is called into investigate and his girlfriend, Sara Linton is called in as the medical examiner. Hence begins the tale. This book weaves story-lines together and Will's past and present collide. The usual characters are in this book. Ones we loves and ones we love to hate (Angie). Revelations come out during the investigation that threaten to harm relationships - both personal and professional.

There is a lot of drama and of course, because this is a Karin Slaughter book, there will be murder, blood, drama, mystery, and investigation. Slaughter is great with character development which is why I feel strongly about readers starting with the Grant County series and then tackling the Will Trent books. Through both series we see both Will Trent and Sara Linton grow and evolve. We also see those who are close to them grown and change as well. It is well worth the journey.

I am choosing to not tell too much about the plot. What I will say is what I have said over and over and over again. Karin Slaughter is at the top of her game. She is not slowing down and her writing is consistent, strong and captivating.

Now what to do with myself until the next Slaughter book comes out...

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May 28, 2016 Emma rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: netgalley

*Character spoiler below*

My only complaint with this book, if you can call it that, is that in bringing Will's wife Angie to the fore, Slaughter has overshadowed the other characters to such a degree that I might never think about them the same way again. She's like a massive black hole, swallowing the space in the book and acting as the driving force of everyone else in it. Or, to put it another way, she's the one in bright, vivid colour and anyone else is insipid, pale nothings. Honestly, the ...more

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Dec 23, 2018 Jonetta rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 12800-in-2018, 300-series-up-to-date, mystery-suspense, nc-br-digital-library, 5000-books, audiobook, group-read, audio-2000

Let me begin by saying this is NOT a standalone book. It is the culmination of all the books in this series that preceded it in defining Will Trent & Angie Polaski’s relationship. It’s complicated and you’ll only understand the extent of that from the earlier stories.

Will Trent and his partner Faith Mitchell are summoned to a murder scene involving a retired police detective. It gets dicey when they realize the warehouse is owned by the agency that represents a professional athlete Will ...more

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May 17, 2016 Brenda rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery, suspense, own-read, psychological-thriller, 2016-release, 5000-books, thriller

Oooeee!! If you’re after a reading pick-me-up, then Karin Slaughter’s the one to do it!!

The murder of an ex-cop brought everyone to the site of the abandoned and derelict warehouse, including Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, his boss Amanda and his partner Faith, as well as medical examiner, Sara Linton – who also happened to be Will’s girlfriend.

But this investigation wasn’t just about the visible dead body – there was far too much blood for that. It was also about the person ...more

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Oct 15, 2017 Aestas Book Blog rated it really liked it · review of another edition

So you guys all know I'm a romance reader at heart. I crave reading about love stories. I want to feeeeeeel all the feels, I want to swooooooon and squeeeeee over the sweetness (yes, the extra letters were needed for emphasis), I want my heart to break a little, then be put back together. BUT. I also sometimes need a mental breather. Y'know?

Sometimes you just need to hit refresh mentally and emotionally in my experience as a reader. And I accomplish this by stepping outside of my usual happy ...more

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Sep 22, 2016 Aileene added it

Recommended to Aileene by: Mo

Shelves: gimme-gimme, all-the-feels, i-need-dis-i-want-dis, reviewed-rated, sic-em-aileene, will-definitely-re-read, siccunt, goodreads-stars-are-not-enough

~Pls note~
Rating interpretation:
5 Stars - if ALL my expectations and criteria are met.
NO Stars - Goodreads stars are not enough as the story blew me out of the water.

This tune kept popping in my head when I was reading this book esp when the most hated heroine is mentioned, so let's do some (lyrics) tweaking on this famous song, shall we?

SHE'S BACK.
THE MOTHER OF ALL BITCHES.
SHE'S MORE CUNNING THAN EVER.
AND SHE EVEN NICKED A LIPSTICK THIS TIME.

Guess who's back, back again
Polaski's back, ...more

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Jul 21, 2017 Brenda rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites

OMGoodness!!!!!!!
There WILL be a review to come.
(see what I did there?)

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Aug 25, 2017 Kris - My Novelesque Life rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction, suspense, audiobook, police, thriller, arc-edelweiss, southern, mystery, america

Rating: 5 STARS
2016; William Morrow/Harper Collins

WOWEE!!! Karin Slaughter has written another winner. Whenever I start a Slaughter book, I know I will not be doing much of anything else. From the first page I am hooked and I can read fast enough. I received this novel last year but I have been putting it off. I don't really have many book crushes but Will, well he...is right up there with Gilbert Blythe (From Anne of Green Gables) for me. Slaughter is just amazing at characterization - as much ...more

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Mar 26, 2018 Selena rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: books-i-own, goodreads-giveaways

I received a free copy of The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter from Goodreads for my honest review.

I absolutely love Karen Slaughter as an author. I plan on reading more of her books after reading this one. This book is absolutely amazing, mysterious, with secrets, lies, murder and more. I have not read Karen Slaughter's previous book in this series but I had no problem keeping up with the story line. Absolutely wonderful suspense novel!

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Nov 28, 2018 Erin rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: series, books-i-own

3.5 stars
Karin Slaughter's 2016 mystery thriller is filled with determined detectives, gruesome crimes and some downright nasty characters. Of course, I enjoyed it all! I haven't read any of the other books in this series, but KS provides enough illusions to Detective Will Trent and his estranged wife, Angie's backstory that I never felt lost. Angie Polaski might just be one of the most fascinating characters as she straddles the murky waters of good investigator/terrible wife. As for Will ...more

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Mar 30, 2019 Janet rated it really liked it · review of another edition

So, I've now finished book eight in the Will Trent series and it's been one heck of a rollercoaster ride.

A body is found in a derelict building on the ground floor and a further body of an ex cop is discovered further up. The building just happens to be owned by a famous basketball player who has been investigated on a rape case. The Grant County series and the Will Trent series are really best read in order if you want to submerge yourself in character development and storyline arcs. It gives ...more

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Oct 12, 2016 Mackey rated it liked it

Shelves: my-reviews, crime-detective

Generally I adore Karin Slaughter and the Will Trent series. The one character from this series that I cannot stand, whose very presence in the book is like nails on a chalkboard, is Angie - Will Trent's wife and a semi/sort of vice cop as well. She is a horrible person, a terrible cop, a "monster" as she proves to be in this book. The fact that the entire book is about Angie makes it difficult for me to give a fair review because I simply can not stand her as a character.

That said - it was a ...more

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Jun 12, 2017 ♥Rachel♥ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery, audio-book, favorites

Love this series! The writing is amazing! Emotions all over the place, and the plot had me on the edge of my seat. (view spoiler)

Can't wait for the next one.

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Aug 19, 2019 Alaina rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2019-ng-group-challenge, fiction, august-2019, books-i-own, thriller, mystery, audiobook

WOW!

The Kept Woman was an amazing thriller. No idea if I even read all the books in this series but I will make damn sure that I do. Eventually. In it, you will met Will Trent (if the series name doesn't give you a giant hint). I loved everything about this guy and will probably continue to do so.

There was just something about this book. If I read the actual physical I own instead of listening to the audiobook, it would've been a damn page turner. I was basically at the edge of my seat the ...more

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Mar 14, 2018 Kathi Defranc rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I like this author's writing, and this book was the usual emotional and suspenseful story that shows just how dirty and low people can get. From cops to crooks, we see the wounds left ,both mental and physical, by the way humans treat their own species. No other animal attacks itself or is so cruel to any others, only humans. We see Will Trent continuing his life as a police officer, with his past still very much alive in all he does. He is falling in love with Sara, the doctor he has been with, ...more

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Mar 05, 2016 Christine rated it it was amazing

Shelves: best-crime-2016

Make a date with The Kept Woman. Will Trent is back!

I am such a huge huge HUGE fan of Karin Slaughter. I have been wishing away the year, desperate to find out what happens next to Will and the gang. We need Will Trent and Sara Linton back in our lives. It has been far too long a wait. Two years, folks!

To best enjoy this book, you need to have read every single book in the Grant County and Atlanta/Will Trent series. I recommend you go out there and read them ALL. You will not regret it. You will Make a date with The Kept Woman. Will Trent is back!

I am such a huge huge HUGE fan of Karin Slaughter. I have been wishing away the year, desperate to find out what happens next to Will and the gang. We need Will Trent and Sara Linton back in our lives. It has been far too long a wait. Two years, folks!

To best enjoy this book, you need to have read every single book in the Grant County and Atlanta/Will Trent series. I recommend you go out there and read them ALL. You will not regret it. You will probably fall in love with Will Trent. You have been warned.

So we return to dark crime in urban Atlanta, Georgia. Happily we see Dr Sara Linton is now working with the police, as a medical examiner. I have been secretly willing Karin Slaughter to do this. Good to see she was reading my mind. Will Trent is still partnered with Faith Mitchell, and their GBI boss is the irrepressible Amanda Wagner. Our team is together. They just need a dark, corrupt, bloody murder case to tackle. An ex-cop is found dead in an empty derelict night club, connected to a basketball player celebrity. The crime scene reveals that this man was not alone. Added to this is a link to Will Trent’s absent occasional wife, the very mixed up Angie Polaski. Can Will, Faith and Sara uncover what really happened in the night club?

I love the way Karin Slaughter gives us complex beautifully damaged characters. The Kept Woman very much focuses on Angie and what made her who she is. This was a resounding success, in my opinion. I think we needed more insight into Angie. I have followed Angie from the start, back in Triptych and I have to say, I am fascinated by her damaged messed up angry personality. Angie is a very believable. She is a product of abuse and neglect, of a terrible past in the care system. I can completely understand her obsession with Will and how she doesn’t want to let go, because of their shared history. Will Trent is her diametric opposite. He has come through hardship and it has made him a better person. He also had Amanda Wagner keeping a kind of motherly watchful eye on him and now the love of Sara. For Angie, life has sent her alone on a rather dark path.

As for Sara, it is fabulous to see her returning to her work with the police. This is where she is strongest. It was the right time. This will set her up for some wonderfully dark murdery adventures in the future with Will. I can see it now. We find her currently negotiating her fairly newish relationship with Will and his excessive baggage. Sara is stronger now, following her terrible grieving years. I do love the contrast, between the broken Sara (of a few books ago) and the current Sara. She is incredibly patient and loving with Will. I adore Will and Sara together, as a couple. I could gush non stop about Will and how lucky Sara is! She really is! I have such a Will Trent crush.

This is a beautiful, dark, twisted and complex crime read. Emotional at times, disturbing at others: it is amazing. I loved every moment and raced through it, at top speed. The weaving of past histories and current crime investigative events was incredible. We get to know more about Will and Angie, and see some delicious Sara thoughts. Fingers crossed that the next book gives Sara the attention she very much deserves.

Karin Slaughter fans, you will not be disappointed. Here is to plenty more Will and Sara stories! Karin Slaughter, at her best!

Recommended!

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Karin Slaughter

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Karin Slaughter is one of the world’s most popular and acclaimed storytellers. Published in 120 countries with more than 35 million copies sold across the globe, her nineteen novels include the Grant County and Will Trent books, as well as the Edgar-nominated COP TOWN and the instant NEW YORK TIMES bestselling novels PRETTY GIRLS, THE GOOD DAUGHTER, and PIECES OF HER. Her most recent book, THE ...more