Will Trent Series

A killer is on the loose in Atlanta, targeting women and leaving behind a gruesome signature. The case brings together a diverse group of investigators, including a hot-headed detective and a former lover turned rival. As they chase the killer, they must navigate the complicated boundaries of wealth and race. But when an ex-con enters the picture, they may finally have a chance to crack the case wide open.

A young girl is brutally murdered and another one goes missing in a wealthy Atlanta neighborhood. With suspects aplenty, the victim's mother takes matters into her own hands and kills a stranger whom she believes to be the killer. But is he really the culprit or is something more sinister at play? Enter two detectives, Will Trent and Faith Mitchell, who must race against time to solve the case and find the missing girl. Karin Slaughter, one of America's best crime novelists, takes readers on a gripping three-day journey in this international bestseller that has been translated into 32 languages and sold to over 30 million readers.