Karin Slaughter is an American crime novelist, best known for her thriller and suspense novels. Her books are published in several languages and have sold over 35 million copies worldwide.
Karin Slaughter was born on January 6, 1971, in Georgia, United States.
She wrote her first novel, Blindsighted, while working as a sign language interpreter.
The success of her debut novel led to a series of novels featuring the character Sara Linton.
She also wrote a series of novels featuring the character Will Trent and has standalone novels as well.
Several of her books have been adapted for film and television, including Cop Town and Pieces of Her.
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The Will Trent series is a collection of crime novels featuring the character Will Trent. Trent is an agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the series follows his investigations of various crimes and mysteries.
The Sara Linton series is a collection of crime novels featuring the character Sara Linton. Linton is a medical examiner and the series follows her investigations of various crimes and mysteries.
Pieces of Her is a standalone novel by Karin Slaughter. The novel follows the character Andrea Oliver as she tries to uncover her mother’s secret past.
Karin Slaughter's writing style is fast-paced and suspenseful. Her novels often feature complex characters and plot twists.
Karin Slaughter's most popular book is likely to be one of the novels in her Will Trent or Sara Linton series, as those are her most well-known works.
The recommended reading order for Karin Slaughter's Will Trent series is: Triptych, Fractured, Undone, Broken, Fallen, Snatched, Criminal, Unseen, The Kept Woman, The Last Widow, and The Silent Wife.
Yes, Karin Slaughter has won several awards, including the Dagger Award from the Crime Writers' Association and the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Mystery & Thriller.
Karin Slaughter's books are generally geared towards adult readers and may contain mature content and themes. It is recommended that young adults and teenagers read age-appropriate material.