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The Kept Woman

The Will Trent Series, Book 8
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The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter is a gripping crime and thriller novel that follows Will Trent as he investigates a brutal crime scene linked to a popular athlete. The investigation spirals into a complex web of deceit and hidden secrets involving personal connections that challenge Trent professionally and personally. Tension escalates as each revelation builds towards a groundbreaking and thrilling climax.
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The Kept Woman

A body is discovered in an empty Atlanta warehouse. It's the body of an ex-cop, and from the moment Special Agent Will Trent walks in he knows this could be the most devastating case of his career. Bloody footprints leading away from the scene reveal that another victim - a woman - has left the scene and vanished into thin air.

The latest novel in the Will Trent series from No.1 bestelling author, Karin Slaughter.

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The latest novel in the Will Trent series from No.1 bestselling author, Karin Slaughter.

Discover the eighth book in the gripping Will Trent series, from the Sunday Times bestselling crime and thriller author.

Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivalled β€” MICHAEL CONNELLY
One of the boldest thriller writers working today! β€” TESS GERRITSEN

Now a major TV Series on Disney+


When the body of an ex-cop is found in an abandoned Atlanta warehouse, Special Agent Will Trent is catapulted into one of the most devastating cases of his career.

Whilst examining the crime scene, Trent finds evidence of a second victim who has vanished... and who will die if she isn't found soon.

But, for Trent, the worst is yet to come. Because an unexpected discovery at the scene reveals a link to his troubled past. And the consequences will wreak havoc on his life and the lives of those he loves, those he works with, and those he pursues.

With the clock ticking, Trent must act fast to save the mystery woman's life... and to protect his own.


Crime and thriller masters know there's nothing better than a little Slaughter:

Passion, intensity, and humanity β€” LEE CHILD
I'd follow her anywhere β€” GILLIAN FLYNN
A writer of extraordinary talents!! β€” KATHY REICHS
Fiction does not get any better than this β€” JEFFERY DEAVER
A great writer at the peak of her powers β€” PETER JAMES
Raw, powerful and utterly gripping β€” KATHRYN STOCKETT
With heart and skill Karin Slaughter keeps you hooked from the first page until the very last β€” CAMILLA LACKBERG
Amongst the world's greatest and finest crime writers β€” YRSA SIGUR ARD TTIR

Karin Slaughter, Sunday Times bestseller, July 2023

Series: The Will Trent Series

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Karin Slaughter has crafted a riveting crime thriller with intricate twists and dark themes, impressing readers with its gripping narrative. Critics have praised the novel's unpredictable plot and compelling suspense, with recommendations highlighting its appeal to fans of intense storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099599456

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 384g

Pages: 560

About the Author

Karin Slaughter is one of the world's most popular and acclaimed storytellers. Published in 120 countries with more than 35 million copies sold across the globe, her nineteen novels include the Grant County and Will Trent books, as well as the Edgar-nominated Cop Town and the instant New York Times bestselling novels Pretty Girls, The Good Daughter, and Pieces of Her. Slaughter is the founder of the Save the Libraries project-a nonprofit organisation established to support libraries and library programming. For more information visit KarinSlaughter.com AuthorKarinSlaughter @SlaughterKarin

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