The novel centers around the enigmatic and resilient protagonist, Julia Carroll, a successful young attorney in the small town of Atlanta. As the story unfolds, we are taken back to a tragic event from Julia’s past - a night that changed her life forever.
Karin Slaughter manages to combine all the nuances of everyday life with a cracker of a crime novel. While the underlying theme is very disturbing, this story combines a strong plot with gradual & methodical build-up, great characters and good procedural work exceptionally well. I found the medical terminology interesting but a little too technical and complex than needed. This is not an easy read, but Karin Slaughter's books never are. The supporting characters had a nice amount of page time as well which I loved. I adore them all, especially Faith. Well written, gripping, shocking, tense, and hard to put down!
Karin Slaughter manages to combine all the nuances of everyday life with a cracker of a crime novel. While the underlying theme is very disturbing, this story combines a strong plot with gradual & methodical build-up, great characters and good procedural work exceptionally well. I found the medical terminology interesting but a little too technical and complex than needed. This is not an easy read, but Karin Slaughter's books never are. The supporting characters had a nice amount of page time as well which I loved. I adore them all, especially Faith. Well written, gripping, shocking, tense, and hard to put down!