would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this gripping novel...

karin slaughter at her best..yet again a brilliantly written topical book

a kidnapping in broad daylight

a woman held against her will, nobody knows if she is alive or dead....

two explosions and another kidnapping

who what where...i absolutely loved this book...couldnt put it down

you cant go wrong with a karin slaughter book..highly recommend this one if you want to lose days and hours reading

Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for an ARC of The Last Widow.

Michelle Spivey is shopping with her young daughter when a van pulls up & a man jumps out. Thinking the worst for her daughter, she starts to scream but it’s not her daughter he wants...

A few weeks later Medical Examier Sara Linton is enjoying a Sunday afternoon with family & her boyfriend Will, a GBI agent, when a series of explosions rock the community. Both trained to deal with emergencies, they head straight towards the crisis but within a hour Sara is taken hostage & Will is beaten badly...

With help from Will’s colleagues & the FBI begins a race against time to find the links between the kidnapping of Sara & Michelle & reasons behind the bombings.

Full of the action you’d expect from Karin Slaughter, this book pulls no punches. Dealing with far-right extremism, drugs, rape & child abuse but it’s extremely well written as always.

My only gripe about the book was in the beginning. Some of the chapters were of the same events but from Will’s perspective & then Sara’s or vice versa, I felt it just got slightly repetitive.

Another good story from Karin . A mother is snatched into a van whilst in the company of her young daughter who runs away . She is held by the kidnappers whilst investigators try to find out what has happened to her . There are a number of storylines , part personal and part investigative running through , this but are all interlinked. An exciting read.

There is far more to this story than the precis would suggest but thankfully the action is interspersed with what, for most of us, would be ordinary everyday life. This gives you a chance to catch your breath and trust me, you need it!

The action begins with Michelle and her daughter at the mall but quickly moves on to more regular characters such as Will and Sara, again mixing action with more personal scenes. Once the realisation of what they are dealing with becomes apparent the jeopardy increases exponentially and all the main participants find themselves in unenviable situations.

This is first class storytelling and although some of the main ideas have been done before it didn't lessen their effect at all. Many of the scenes were more than scary in their execution and the matter of a fact way in which things were explained by both protagonists and antagonists was chilling.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this thanks to NetGalley and the publishers in exchange for an unbiased review and would recommend it to anyone who has read other books in this series or enjoys a thriller with just the right amount of background scenes and a full on no holds barred finale.

I love love love Karin Slaughter and her will trent series. It has been too long. This book was thrilling and fast paced. Initially the multiple point of views threw me but as I got more in to the book it really paid off. A must read

I enjoyed this book from start to finish. It was well written and I particularly like the way the chapters and events overlapped giving a different view of events by different characters. I have not read any of the previous novels but this did not detract from the story.

YES! YES! I was thrilled to receive an advance copy of this, you all know I am a ridiculously huge Karin Slaughter fan. I started this pretty much the second I got my hands on it, and I had no regrets. As with all Slaughter’s work (bar Pieces of Her), you will get sucked in almost immediately, and the story barrels along super fast.

The Last Widow flips between characters, telling the story simultaneously from differing perspectives, and it works so well. I absolutely love reading about Sara and Will, I think they are great together. It is a testament of Slaughter’s writing that she managed to merge two series so successfully, and especially how she brings Sara and Will together, and there is no resentment (because come on, Jeffrey man). The side characters don’t get as much focus in this one, making them more bit characters than usual, but that is alright.

I thought the story for The Last Widow was engrossing and interesting. The book  has it all – romance, action, drama, the works. Sara’s family makes an appearance again, and some truly hurtful things are said in that section, but it definitely contributes to all that goes on.The Last Widow is without a doubt a whirlwind read. The events take place really quickly, so the book is essentially a snapshot of time with characters we have grown to love over the years. I absolutely cannot wait for more in this series!

This is the latest in the Will Trent series from Karin Slaughter, however it is the first one I have read and I loved it so much that I am going to go back and read the back catalogue. I couldn't put it down and loved all the good characters and passionately hated the baddies. If you are a Will Trent or Karin Slaughter fan you will not be disappointed, but equally if this your first read - enjoy!

Will and Sara stop to help with an accident on the roadside and soon realise that something is wrong, In the violence that follows, Will is unconscious and Sara is kidnapped. She is taken by an American whilte supremacist military group who are pretty evil all round. The leader’s wife, Gwen, takes the prize for me. Will is desperate to get her back and stop whatever ‘The Message’ is that is planned by the group.
There’s a high body count in this book and it’s not for the faint hearted, Will and Sara’s relationship progresses more in this book than the previous one. A good read, as usual, but some stomach turning characters. Thanks to Netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

The Last Widow by Karin Slaughter is the ninth book in the Will Trent series.
A woman is abducted from a shopping centre car park. A month later she is forced to take part in a terrorist attack.
Will Trent's girlfriend a doctor is also taken by the terrorist. It's a race against time to stop these men and get the woman back alive.
I did not enjoy this book as much as the author's earlier books in this series and found a difference in writing style and the story very slow at the beginning.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

The Last Widow, Book #9 in the Will Trent series, does not disappoint. While it can easily be read as a stand alone, I always like to read them in order. I have been a life long fan of Karin Slaughter because she writes a great thriller every time. I can always count on her to provide me with a great book. And The Last Widow was no exception. I really liked this book.

This book gripped me from the beginning. Well written and I really invested in the characters. Really enjoyed it.

This is book 9 in the Will Trent series and also stars Sara Linton who we first met in the Grant County series. It's not wholly necessary to have read all the previous books to enjoy this one, I haven't, but I would advise that you do try a few as both these characters have backstories that, if known, will allow the reader to better understand them. There is a bit of catch-up to be found in this book, but it's only enough to get an inkling of a feel rather than a deeper understanding which I thing would help.
First a bit of a grumble. I really didn't get on with the beginning of the book. The whole things is told by three main characters - Will, Sara and Faith - and, as they are all together (mostly) at the beginning, there is a LOT of repetition when you see the scene from each pov. Luckily, this doesn't last too long as they all diverge and the narrative settles down. It was annoying at the time though. But please, if you feel the same as me, read through the pain as what eventually follows is worth it!
Rant over!
Sara and Will are enjoying a lazy day with Sara's family when they hear explosions. The race to the source, eager to offer any help they can. On the way, they come across a traffic accident and stop to help there instead. Things go south there quite quickly as Sara is taken, Will is injured, one of the baddies is captured and another interesting face pops up. It is obviously more than just an accident? But what? Meanwhile, there's a task force meeting including the GBI, but not Will himself, regarding a "highly valued" prisoner. Oh and there's also Michelle Spivey, a scientist with the CDC, who had also been abducted a while back. What follow is scary stuff indeed as Will goes undercover and the truth of what is actually happening starts to be unearthed.
Phew... what a story this turned out to be. Scary stuff indeed. More so, with the world as it is today, as it could actually happen! The author took me on a heart stopping ride of peril and danger pitting the wits of the powers that be, each withholding certain information for political reasons! And with a very worthy adversary whose agenda was, well, devastating if it came good.
The research that has obviously been done into certain elements of the story must have been painstaking as it all came across as very real. There is a lot going on, most of which I can't mention here due to spoilers but it definitely opened my eyes to some issues that certain people find themselves facing. But although some are quite shocking and, on the face of things, should be easy to avoid, the whole is delivered in a balanced way with both sides given equal measure to a certain extent.
Will and Sara give exactly what you would expect from them and, what happens to each of them along the way steers their relationship another direction at the end. I love the development the author gives them from their journeys through this book. Other characters, both new and old friends also play their parts well and the whole comes together very nicely at the end.
Pacing is good and there are lighter moments interspersed throughout which keeps the book from getting too dark, especially given the overall storyline.
Once we got over the repetitive start, the story kicked in nicely and held me captive throughout. It would be a shame if the book lost readers due to it which is why I repeat that it IS worth carrying on. I did toy with the idea of quitting at the time but, given the author's reputation and past books I have enjoyed, I did carry on and I am so glad I persevered.
Not the author's strongest book (due mostly to the opening) but a good solid read for me. Given the ending, I am very interested in seeing what's next for Will and Sara. My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

Karin Slaughter is one of the best thriller writers in the world. Her latest offering confirms this reputation. I have ADORED every book in the Will Trent series.
The Last Widow is a tightly woven narrative featuring an extreme right group and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations.

The minute-by-minute breakdown of the kidnapping of Sara Linton and Will’s race to find her is heart stopping.

What makes this series stand apart from others is Will Trent. His flawed, yet authentic relationships with the women in his circle – lover, boss, partner and ex - are incredibly well thought through and conceived. In The Last Widow the narrative moves on their relationships to perfection.

Like many other fans, I raced through this one into the small hours. Karin Slaughter has delivered another perfect thriller. When is the next one out?

The Last Widow is the ninth book featuring Will Trenton and Dr Sara Linton, who are both members of the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI), they also happen to be in a personal relationship. This book could easily be read as a stand-alone, but like any long running series their are aspects that you will miss out on. I’m a a huge Karin Slaughter fan and as I would expect she once again delivers a compelling, taut, chilling read. The plot is very current, making it a terrifying but all to credible read

I have enjoyed this authors books and particularly this series. To be honest this one didn’t grab me as much as the others it was quite long and a bit confusing

Disclaimer: Copy provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

I am so grateful to NetGalley and the Publishers, Harper Collins UK, for providing me with a copy of The Last Widow by Karin Slaughter

Being a huge fan of Karin Slaughter's previous books, I was a tiny bit disappointed with this latest release. I really like the development of Will that we've seen in throughout his series, but the plot line of this book just felt so familiar. The cult ideology has been overused as of late and all the "tactics" that this white supremacist cult used are textbook.

The multiple POV's used for both Will and Sara pulled me out the story, as I found myself reading the same dialogue multiple times for the same scene. However Faith's POV was refreshing as it helped the develop the world around them.

However my favourite part of the book was the development of the characters, how much they have changed from when this book started all those years ago, on the flip side it would be great for Will to finally leave his dark past behind him and finally find happiness.

Well Karin Slaughter just gets better and better. Each book surpasses the previous one. A remarkable story line that could happen in real life. Can't wait for the next book.

I have been a huge fan of Karin Slaughter for well over ten years now and she was one of the very first big name authors that got me into the latest crime genre, due to her addictive and compelling stories.
"The Last Widow" is number nine in the Georgia Bureau Investigator Will Trent series and it is possible to read this as a standalone, though to fully understand Will and his unique personality it wouldn't hurt to read some of the previous books, as much for enjoyment as anything else. I have been following the Will Trent series since the Grant County books and have to admit that I do still miss Jeffrey Tolliver, though Will Trent is a very welcome addition and hugely likeable. How Karin has introduced Will into Sara Linton's life has been seamless and he's yet another well developed character that this author is renowned for in her books.
The book opens with the same scenes replayed in full from several characters view points which did slow the progression of the story down in my opinion and I'm not sure if it actually worked. The premise of the story is a white supremacist terror plot involving biological warfare and was an action packed, adrenaline fuelled and gripping thriller. Not typical Karin Slaughter but a very well written, plotted, executed and researched story. The attention to descriptive detail was second to none and it's impossible not to play out each scene in your head with full clarity. I loved the ending involving Will and Sara too and it rounded off a truly exceptional book.
4 stars

This is my third book by Karin Slaughter now and each one is brilliant. Fast paced and riverting read from start to finish. It follows the story of several people whose lives will become entwined together with a viscous mad cult leader with mass suicide on his agenda. Can it get stopped before him and his followers wreak destruction on the world as we know it.