It's been a long time since I read a Will Trent book by Karin Slaughter and was looking forward to catching up with both Will and Sara. Having read this latest book I also realised how much I love both Faith, Will's partner and Amanda his boss. The book starts with Michelle and her daughter being snatched following a shopping trip to the mall. Following a few weeks of investigation they find nothing it's like they have vanished off the face of the planet. A few weeks after the kidnap Will and Sarah witness an accident which quickly turns into something much worse.

When Sara is snatched Will's world literally turns upside down and he is left feeling bereft and absolutely determined to find her. This story is gritty and fast paced with truly despicable people at the heart of the case. I realised that I was truly gripped and wouldn't put the book down until I had finished once I got through the first half. The second half has some very nail biting moments that had me wondering just how it was going to turn out.

I absolutely loved this book and it was a great way to get back into the series. I am just glad that I have the next book ready and lined up ready to read.

Firstly, I'd like to thank Netgalley and Harper Collins UK for the eARC for an honest review. I found the audiobook on Libby (the library app).

I put off reading this one because it is the 9th book in the Will Trent series and didn't realise this when I requested it. However, I recently found out that I could read this one as a standalone. I really enjoyed this book - it's the longest audiobook I've listened to but got through it in 4 days! I would say check out the content warnings because it does explore some very intense topics.

It is a multiple POV story that gives us all angles of the situation at hand. It's a thrilling read that explores white supremacy at it's worse. With kidnaps, explosions, disease outbreaks, undercover police and more, this book left my head spinning. It has a strong plot but also focuses heavily on the relationship between the characters.

I would definitely be interested in exploring the rest of the series after listening to this one!

This was a fast-paced, often blood-thirsty and sometimes complex police / medical thriller. I enjoyed it, however I felt that it was overly long and complex with too many characters.
Although I hadn't read any of the previous books in this series, I felt that this book would work as a stand-alone. The author explained how the main characters were linked and gave some background which was useful.
A bit too gory for me but her books are very well written.

I could not love Karin Slaughter’s books more if I tried. They never disappoint and The Last Widow is no exception. This instalment puts Will and Sarah in another tense and dangerous situation, this time involving a cult-like organisation with a terrifying plan for destruction and death. Sarah and Will’s relationship develops further and despite the dark and unnerving tone of the book, their partnership provides a genuine heart to the story. I moved on to the next book in the series immediately after finishing this. Highly recommended.

I enjoyed this book and thank Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read it.

Karin Slaughter’s The Last Widow is an explosive new thriller that does not let up for a moment. We are immediately thrust into the life of Michelle, who has the misfortune of becoming the target of a van full of men who want something she is not willing to give. In a single instant, her life is thrown into chaos and a heart-stopping journey begins.

The writing style in The Last Widow is fluid and evocative, ensuring that we feel every moment of tension and suspense as if we were right alongside Michelle. Even as we are cheering her on, it is easy to become caught up in her story and get a vivid image of her desperation. The book’s fast-paced action, unexpected plot twists and vivid characters all keep us riveted and wanting more.

The Last Widow is a thriller that will keep readers glued to their seats until the final page. Karin Slaughter has created a suspenseful tale with unexpected turns that will leave you desperate for more. If you are looking for a gripping thriller that will keep you guessing, The Last Widow is definitely a must-read!

It starts slowly but the tension builds nicely and it's obvious that the author has done a lot of research in writing this book. It feels very authentic and adds to the tension.

I really struggled to get into this book.
Not so much the writing as that was really good, I just didn't feel like I connected with any of the characters.

I was slow in getting around to reading this but with the assault on the US Capitol on 6th January 2021 it gave the novel some real pathos. Quite a fast paced thriller which centres on a group calling themselves the IPA, a white supremicist movement and their plans for causing harm (obviously not world domination as they ended up dead). They certainly weren't of high IQ and their alternative to drinking the Kool-Aid was unrealistic as the suffering to ones children or wives was too much even for these nutters. A good fun read but a little shallow.

Karin Slaughter is at the top of her game. Her books are utterly brilliant and totally compelling. I adore her work!

I’m a big fan of Karin Slaughter, and I’m always eager to see what happens next with the Will Trent storyline. Whenever I dive into the series, I find myself devouring the book in no time. Such was true, once again, with The Last Widow.

Once again, Karin Slaughter gave a story that hooks from the first page. With lots of moving parts, The Last Widow sucks the reader in with ease and has them trying to work out how all the pieces come together. I could not get enough of the way things developed with this one, constantly updating my theories as the elements were introduced. Plus, for fans of the series, there is a great addition to the overall storyline for the characters.

Without a doubt, this is a must-read for fans of the series. Once again, I finished a Will Trent book and found myself diving instantly into the next in the series.

This book has everything I love about Karin Slaughter books - great characters, lots of suspense and edge of your seat reading!

Believe it or not, this was my first Will Trent/Grant County novel which prompted me to go on a deep dive backlist marathon of Karin Slaughter’s books over the subsequent months. Suffice to say, I loved The Last Widow and it serves as a great introduction to Will and Sara’s world (although, to be clear, it’s definitely advisable to work through them chronologically!)

⭐ These well-established characters are much loved and it was brilliant to catch up with them again.
⭐ A compelling storyline.
⭐ I loved the character cross-over from Cop Town.
☆ I found the multiple perspectives of the same thing a bit too repetitive & really slowed the pace of the novel.
☆ Maybe my expectations were too high but I expected an edge of your seat read as is Slaughter's usual standard but this installment left a bit to be desired sadly.

The Last Widow by Karin Slaughter is book 9 in the Will Trent series, and I realised that when I worked out that I've already read and reviewed book 10.  No, I'm not sure how I've managed that either!

Anyway, this is a thriller, where white supremacist have concocted a terror plot, and Sara and Will get dragged into the middle of it.  We swap between Sara and Will's perspectives, and I do feel these being labelled the Will Trent series is misleading.

This really is a rollercoaster ride, where you gasp in terror one moment, and then next you're excited and pleased!  I really enjoyed this book, and need to read the early books some time... *eyes TBR pile* but not soon!

 The Last Widow  was published on 13th June 2019 and is available from  Amazon ,  Waterstones  and  Bookshop.org .

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You can read my review of The Silent Wife by Karin Slaughter  here . which is book 10 in the Will Trent series.

I was given this book for free in return for an unbiased review, and so my thanks to NetGalley, and to   HarperCollins  .

Karin Slaughter redefines my idea of a good thriller with every book she writes! This was amazing! Highly recommended

It's great to be in a position to recommend much more diverse books to our young people at school. Building the senior school library as a place where students actually come and find books that they want to read as opposed to books that teachers think they ought to read is an important responsibility and one we take really seriously.
Books like this are such a positive move as they will appeal to a broader set of readers than we are usually attracting. Dealing with modern issues in a clear and captivating way with a strong narrative voice and characters that the students can relate to is critical as we move forwards. This book is both an intelligent and compelling read that will hold even the most reluctant reader's attention and keep them turning the pages long into the night. It keeps the reader on their toes and ensures that you give it your full attention too. I found myself thinking about its characters and events even when I wasn't reading it and looking forward to snatching kore time with it and I hope that my students feel the same. An accessible, gripping and engrossing read that I can't recommend highly enough. Will absolutely be buying a copy for the library and heartily recommending it to both staff and students.

This was my third rendezvous with Ms Slaughter. I'm a bit late to the Will Trent party and jumped in at #10 then read this, #9. Wrong way round but no less enjoyable.

I enjoyed this as much Pieces of Her and The Silent Wife. Slaughter knows how to nudge you to the edge of your seat and keep you there from the first word to the last. This certainly has suspense and intensity: Investigator Will Trent and medical-examiner-girlfriend Sara have to battle with unscrupulous extremists who are prepared to cause massive loss of life to get their message across. Things get even more serious when Sara is abducted by the same fanatics and Will has to put his own life in danger to save her.

Slaughter's attention to detail and meticulous research results in longish books, but the fast pace and drama mean you barely notice and just enjoy the ride.

I'm afraid I'm very fastidious about the editorial quality of books and did notice grammatical errors in the other two books of hers I've read. But there are many in this. The editor failed to net obvious ones, e.g.: lay/lie blunders (common in a lot of American books), a chord/cord misspell, a less/fewer mistake, a 'between you and I' (ugh! 'me' not I!), no understanding of adjective/adverb usage and many more. I got the feeling the editor only gave the manuscript one pass: any editor worth his/her salt would have caught those very basic errors on a second or third pass.

What does this mean for me and Ms S going forward? Hm. Not sure. Her books are certainly enjoyable and recommendable, errors notwithstanding. Having read three on the trot, perhaps I'll have a little break and come back to her in a while

Another great book. I read this before Pieces of Her and found it to be really good. I loved the plot and the characters had both ones I loved and hated.

When you hate characters you know the writers a great one!

Fabulous read!

Another excellent novel by Karin Slaughter. Full of crime and suspense as is her usual style .

5 * from me.