The Last Widow, Karin Slaughter
The Last Widow, Karin Slaughter
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The Last Widow

Bestseller

Author: Karin Slaughter

Narrator: Kathleen Early

Unabridged: 16 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/20/2019

Synopsis

WATCH WILL TRENT ON ABC!New York Times bestselling author Karin Slaughter brings back Will Trent and Sara Linton in this superb and timely thriller full of devious twists, disturbing secrets, and shocking surprises you won’t see coming.A mysterious kidnappingOn a hot summer night, a scientist from the Centers for Disease Control is grabbed by unknown assailants in a shopping center parking lot. Vanished into thin air, the authorities are desperate to save the doctor.A devastating explosionOne month later, the serenity of a sunny Sunday afternoon is shattered by the boom of a ground-shaking blast—followed by another seconds later. One of Atlanta’s busiest and most important neighborhoods —the location of Emory University, two major hospitals, the FBI headquarters, and the CDC—has been bombed.A diabolical enemyMedical examiner Sara Linton and her partner Will Trent, an investigator with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, rush to the scene—and into the heart of a deadly conspiracy that threatens to destroy thousands of innocent lives. When the assailants abduct Sara, Will goes undercover to save her and prevent a massacre—putting his own life on the line for the woman and the country he loves.

About Karin Slaughter

American born author, Karin Slaughter, became an overnight success with her first novel in 2001, Blindsighted. It was an international success, being published in about 30 languages. It made the final cut for the Crime Writer's Association's Dagger Award for best first novel. Slaughter has a total of sixteen novels, and her newest novel, The Kept Woman, was published in 2016.

Slaughter was born in a small southern Georgia town, but now resides in big city Atlanta. She is a participant in the DeKalb County "Save the Libraries" program. All of her novels are currently in development for film and television

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mary Beth on December 02, 2019

Wow! Wow! Wow! Karen Slaughter knocked this one out of the ball park! I loved loved loved it. It was Earth Shattering! It was the bomb! I can't stop thinking of this book. I just love this series. I would say this is my favorite by her but I say that every time I finish one of her books. I still have......more

Goodreads review by Holly on September 09, 2019

Sara Linton and Will Trent are back! This is book 9 in the popular series and my first. I know, I'm super late to the party, but this worked for me as a stand-alone. I still felt like I got to know and love Sara and Trent. This was a super-charged, action-packed adventure that had my emotions rock......more

Goodreads review by Natasha on June 27, 2019

Okay, I'm probably going to get a lot of hate for this... I used to be a die hard Karin Slaughter fan, but her last 2 books have really failed to hit the mark with me. When I first listened to the audiobook version of Triptych (my first Karin Slaughter book), I was absolutely blown away by the story......more

Goodreads review by Alan on June 04, 2019

Before you start this the latest book in the Will Trent series, make sure you have enough time to finish it. You will not want to put it down. Karin Slaughter is a master (or should that be mistress), when it comes to storytelling. She somehow moves the story on at such a pace, but at the same time......more

Goodreads review by Jasmine on August 28, 2019

446 pages.. has anyone noticed how inaccurate the page count is on Goodreads? This book is a fantastic read! The views are unlike any other reads I have experienced. Three views are told in parallel and at the same time. I don't have to wonder what the other person is doing or thinking because it wi......more

Quotes

“There’s never a dull moment in Georgia with Karin Slaughter on the literary rampage…This time it’s an all-too-timely far-right white supremacist militia destined for comeuppance.” Washington Post

“A summer thriller you won’t be able to put down.” Bustle

“From the #1 internationally bestselling author, who counts the crime world’s greatest luminaries among her readers, comes a new thriller featuring a kidnapped scientist, a desperate search, and a deadly epidemic.” Crime Reads

“Narrator Kathleen Early…masterfully differentiates the main characters and delivers a chilling depiction of the militia leader. A gripping listen. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” AudioFile

“With familiar characters, further developed here, and a plot as timely as it is riveting, Slaughter’s latest will enthrall her ever-growing legion of fans…This is one of her best.” Booklist (starred review)

"[A] superb and timely thriller full of devious twists, disturbing secrets and shocking surprises you won’t see coming.” BookPage

“Vivid characters and rapidly escalating stakes complement the riveting, adrenaline-fueled plot. Along the way, Slaughter examines such topics as misogyny, white nationalism, and the politicization of law enforcement. Thriller fans will devour this visceral, gratifying entry.” Publishers Weekly

“Another strong novel by Slaughter, with complex characters to root for and an antagonist you hope gets what he deserves. With a well-written, intriguing plot and an edge-of-the-seat ending, this is sure to keep readers up late into the night.” Library Journal

“All the emotional intensity Slaughter’s readers expect, now focused on a diabolical domestic terrorist. Don’t say you weren’t warned.” Kirkus Reviews

Awards

  • CrimeReads Pick
  • Audible Pick
  • LibraryReads Pick
  • iBooks bestseller
  • New York Times audio bestseller
  • USA Today bestseller
  • AudioFile Earphones Award
  • Ned Kelly Award
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