We Are All Guilty Here: The gripping and exciting first book in a brand new crime thriller series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author
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Publisher Description
The gripping and exciting first book in a brand new crime thriller series from the No.1 bestselling author.
'Quite simply, Karin Slaughter is the best of us' Dervla McTiernan
Welcome to North Falls.
A small town where everyone knows everyone. But nobody knows the truth.
Emmy Clifton has lived here all her life. She thinks she knows her neighbours. She's wrong.
She thinks it's just another hot summer night: a night like any other. She's wrong.
When her best friend's daughter asks for help, she thinks it's just some teenage drama. She thinks it can wait. She's never been more wrong in her life.
As the town ignites in the wake of the girl's disappearance, Emmy throws herself into the search. But then she realises: You never really know a town until you know its secrets.
Is Emmy ready for the truth?
'Karin Slaughter is always a must read' Harlan Coben
'With this book, Karin Slaughter stamps her authority all over the genre. It's impeccably crafted, achingly tense, and so deeply felt. The plot is intricate and the characters are both larger than life and utterly real. I read it in a day and a half and it will stay with me for years' Dervla McTiernan
'A thriller of breadth and depth - a powerful and gripping read' Shari Lapena
'I was utterly enthralled by the chilling twists and turns, but also by Slaughter's deep understanding of love, friendship and loyalty. A huge novel with an even bigger heart - a tremendous achievement.' Jane Casey
'Explosive and fabulous - Slaughter never fails to deliver' Cara Hunter
Praise for Karin Slaughter:
'Crime fiction at its finest' Michael Connelly
'I'd follow her anywhere' Gillian Flynn
'One of the best crime novelists in America' Washington Post
'Fiction doesn't get any better than this' Jeffery Deaver
'In a class of her own' West Australian
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this uneven series launch from bestseller Slaughter (This Is Why We Lied), Georgia police officer Emmy Clifton investigates the abduction of 15-year-olds Cheyenne Baker and Madison Dalrymple during a small-town Fourth of July fireworks celebration. Despite evidence suggesting the teens were murdered, Emmy remains hopeful, nudged toward optimism by Madison's adoptive mother, Hannah, her best friend since kindergarten. As Emmy collaborates with the FBI, she learns of devious characters swirling around the case, including pimps, drug dealers, and a potentially predatory teacher. Her exceptional instincts eventually lead her to the girls' mutilated bodies, and DNA evidence points to local troublemaker Adam Huntsinger as the killer. However, a true crime podcast identifies Adam as the perpetrator of a different crime on the night the girls died, complicating Emmy's investigation. The tension escalates when 14-year-old Paisley Walker goes missing under similar circumstances to Cheyenne and Madison, sending Emmy into another frantic search. Though the narrative is bolstered by strong characterization and a shocking final twist, it gets bogged down with excessive backstory and flavorless small-town scene-setting. Slaughter's devoted fans will find plenty to appreciate, but others might want to sit this one out.
Customer Reviews
Great job
Another good read
Great read
Great read!
Engrossing origin story.
Emmy is a likable protagonist with an interesting background.
I look forward to future episodes.