This is my first book by Karin Slaughter but I really enjoyed it. Its fast, gripping, exciting and keeps your turning page after page. Its full of twists and the plot is really clever. I will definitely be going back to the beginning of Karins books to find out more about the characters! Fab read!

So, I was a massive fan of the author years ago and devoured her books. Then I read a book, the title of which escapes me, which dealt with two female paedophile’s which made me very uncomfortable. The book upset me so much I didn’t pick up another book by the author. Until now. Years have passed so I decided to give the author a second chance. I’m glad I did. The Silent Wife is amazing, just as good as I remember and expect from the author’s books; intense, creepy at times as Sara and Will strive to finds the dots that connect a series of brutal murders and attacks on women spanning years and counties. The book alternates between the present will Sara looking at the cold case and the original investigation in the past. I need to read the books I missed to fill some of the gaps. I had no idea what was going on and who was targeting the women. I love it when an author is so good I’m left clueless. The Silent Wife helped me rediscover a once loved author.

Thank you to NetGalley for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I want to start off by saying I’ve never read a Karin Slaughter book and I’m utterly ashamed of myself. When I requested ‘The Silent Wife’ on NetGalley, I wasn’t aware that it was part of a series. A massive positive is although I probably would’ve benefit from reading the series in order in terms of knowing the character backstory and relationships more, I think Karin has done a brilliant job of writing this in a way where as a new reader, everything still made sense and I didn’t feel like I’d missed huge plots as things were still mentioned throughout the story.

I really enjoyed this book, I love thrillers and crime novels but they do take me a while longer to read due to the subject matter and this was no different. It’s an intense story, unpredictable with a lot of uncomfortable moments but what a great read. I’m mad at myself for not discovering Karin Slaughter earlier but this will definitely not be the last book of hers that I read.

This is the first book I’ve read by Karin Slaughter, and I am gonna go back and read the rest. This was gripping from start to finish, and It was so exciting to read; the plot was thick in all the best ways, the pacing was perfect and... well. I’m coming in at a later stage, having not read the other books of course, but I didn’t feel like I was missing anything vital by not having read the previous books first. I like that a lot. Honestly, I’m in awe. This is one of the best books I’ve read this year, and thrillers that I’ve read period.

My thanks to HarperCollins U.K. for an eARC via NetGalley of ‘The Silent Wife’ by Karin Slaughter in exchange for an honest review.

This is No 10 in her Will Trent series of police procedurals set in Atlanta, Georgia. I have read all but one of these as well as all of the preceding Grant County series and her stand-alones. So, yes I consider Karin Slaughter one of my favourite authors.

As for the plot: Beckey Caterino has gone for her usual morning run on a familiar forest trail. She is unaware that a predator is stalking the women of Grant County and is lingering in the shadows waiting to strike. It’s a shocking opening.

Eight years later and the prime suspect is behind bars. He claims that he is innocent and was framed by Jeffrey Tolliver. He also says that he has proof that other women have been attacked in the interim years. Then another young woman is attacked with an identical MO. Is it a copycat or was the wrong man locked up?

The original cold case is re-activated and GBI agent Will Trent and forensic pathologist Sara Linton are part of the investigation. It is especially hard for Sara as she is Jeffrey’s widow and the accusation is difficult for her to contemplate. Actually this is true not only for Sara as Jeffrey was a favourite character for many of Karin’s readers including myself.

The narrative is split between the present and events in the past. It was great to return to Grant County at a point earlier than the events of the first novel, ‘Blindsighted’. So she is writing about a period of time in the relationship between Sara and Jeffrey that hasn’t been explored before.

There is a lot of backstory to these characters and while some background is provided it’s hard for me to judge how well it would work for a new reader to the series.

While it might seem strange given that Karin Slaughter writes very gruesome scenes but there is a great deal of humour in the novel, especially in the banter between its characters.

Following the main text Karin has included a letter to her readers that begins with a warning not to read in advance. In it she explains ‘Karin-Years’ as the Grant County series began in 2001 yet in terms of the narrative only eight years have passed. This often happens in long running crime series though the advances in technology and forensic techniques in a relatively short time can cause a few timey-wimey wibbly-wobbles. I was pleased that she addressed it.

This was a fantastic crime thriller that kept me guessing as to whodunnit until the final reveal. It was also great to revisit the past even if it was also a bit sad.

A highly recommended novel and series.

Hats off to Karin Slaughter she's written a cracker of a book. She writes in graphic detail which adds to the story.
This book is from the Will Trent collection of books. The beauty of Karin is that even if you haven't read any of the previous books, she seamlessly brings you up to date with any past plot lines. Also unlike other long running series by other authors, Karin Slaughter manages to keep the books feeling fresh and up to date. I also know if I see one of her books I'm in for a cracking read and 'The Silent Wife' didn't disappoint.

The book is based around the main characters Will Trent, Faith Mitchel and Dr Sara Linton. On the case of a series of murdered women. However, the culprit is supposedly in jail. Put there by Sara's former husband Chief Jeffery Tolliver and Lena Adams. The story moves between past and present storylines. However, done it such a way to successfully bring back Jeffery. Was the wrong man put behind bars? Was Chief Tolliver corrupt? And is there a serial killer still on the loose.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC in return for an honest review
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A very quick read and I for one can't wait for the next instalment

Another fantastic book from Karin Slaughter! If you’re a fan of her previous books you will not be disappointed. The combining of the two series Grant County & Will Trent really works to create a gripping thriller. If you haven’t read any of her books before..well firstly where have you been?! and secondly this is as great a place to start as any, it stands alone as a great novel. You’ll soon be hooked and going back to beginning to find out more about the characters.
Thank you to the publisher & Netgalley for the opportunity to read this fantastic novel

Another fantastic will Trent novel, made even better with a return to grant county and the reintroduction of some old favourites. Great fast paced storyline

Karin Slaughter never fails to amaze me with her skilfully crafted crime fiction but this book surpasses all expectations, as she takes us back to Grant county and characters we have met and enjoyed before. It’s a very cleverly executed reintroduction of the personalities from the past.
The transition from present day to past is seamlessly done and it’s a joy to read the interaction between Sarah and Will, things never seem easy for them but as they arrive to solve a rather gruesome murder in a prison, it quickly moves on to solving a cold case and a predator still at large. Going back to the past is painful for Sarah, Will also appears to be suffering too.
The Silent Wife is a combination of both Trent and Grant series in one book, it was a real treat for me and I enjoyed every word written in this excellent crime novel.
I would definitely recommend this book and feel it could be read and enjoyed as a standalone, although I would recommend reading the whole of this brilliant series to get the better experience.

Thrilling read, this is the first book I have read in the series. Fast paced, exciting and kept me engaged until the end. Set in Atlanta, this is an enthralling read. In this story about a crime committed for which a man was convicted and serving his sentence, but has always maintained he is innocent. Which suggests there could be a serial killer has not been caught. Clever plot with twists & turns. Highly recommended. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Silent Wife is the tenth book in the Will Trent series and my goodness what a compelling read it is!
Karin Slaughter has delivered another first class storyline that had me hooked from the beginning. If you haven’t discovered this series so far then you are in for a real treat.
There are two distinct elements to the series; an engrossing adrenaline fuelled storyline and two well developed characters whose personal relationship is often under the microscope. It’s the dynamics between special agent Will Trent, part of the Georgia Bureau for Investigation and Doctor Sara Linton that makes this series so readable. Both are flawed individuals but highly regarded in their field and the complexities of their relationship add another layer to the storyline to the extent I feel invested in their future together as much as I am in understanding the ongoing investigation.
The bureau is a tight knit group of individuals whose loyalties are severely tested in this latest book. Investigating a murder of a prison inmate quickly spirals into something else entirely. Daryl Nesbitt is serving time for child pornography offences and was the main suspect for the rape and murder of two women years ago. He now has the opportunity to prove his innocence, thanks to evidence in his possession that point to other crimes of a similar nature being committed whilst being behind bars. A recent murder displaying all the signs of the same MO forces the bureau to sit up and take notice, having no choice but to open up cold cases. Has the wrong man been falsely accused or is this the work of a copycat?
With a timeline switching between the past when the original crimes occurred to the present day, it’s impossible not to become as fixated on the outcome as the GBI are. Opening up cases and delving into the past is never easy since it casts those originally responsible in an unforgiving light. None more so when it involves Sara’s now dead husband Jeffrey and his protégée Lena Adams. Under intense scrutiny, the investigation is re-examined for vital clues that may have been missed and Chief Tolliver’s reputation as a good cop is on the line.
I loved going back in time to see how these two crimes were investigated, which gives the reader an insight into any possible mistakes made as well as exploring the relationship between Jeffrey and Lena. We are also reminded of Sara and Jeffrey’s troubled marriage and subsequent divorce which has bearings on the state of the relationship between Will and Sara throughout this storyline. Be warned. The subject matter is highly disturbing with rape, murder and necrophilia at the heart of this investigation. Some passages showcase some very depraved, sadistic behaviour which I would normally find off putting but I was so entirely addicted to discovering the truth that my stomach could just about cope! For once, I also managed to guess exactly what the bureau and Sara were up against well before the ending and I was so happy to be proved correct. I cannot fault the author for providing yet again such a well researched, engrossing read, paced just right. My anticipation built with every page read so by the climax I was a nervous wreck! Whether the author has chosen the ‘right’ ending is hugely debatable and up to you to decide. I’ll sit on the fence and say I honestly don’t know!
I love Sara’s character for her never ending reserves of energy, her steely determination and her intelligence. If I were working alongside her I’d know I was in capable hands. However she does have a softer side, showing immense empathy for the victims and relatives of crime, particularly so in this book since it brings to the surface her own personal experiences. She’s not afraid to show her vulnerable side when it comes to Will, but ever the professional she just about manages to push aside her personal problems when there’s a job to be done. Will is such a dark intense and brooding kind of character and you know theirs will be always be a tumultuous relationship but like Sara, he’s fiercely loyal to his colleagues. Ultimately I can’t help feeling together they fit like a glove and look forward to book 11 (thanks to the afterword I do know there will be one!) to see what their future holds.
My thanks as always to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read.

It is such a privilege to be starting off this epic blog tour for a book that I have wanted to read since I first heard it was to be published. My sincere thanks to Harper Collins for the opportunity.

Honestly, I do not know how she does it. After 20 books in 20 years, a massive achievement in itself, Karin Slaughter has outdone herself with her 10th Will Trent book and a return to Grant County.

I have read every single one of these books and they never, ever disappoint. This one, though…well this one is a real cracker. The Silent Wife kicks it way out of the park and then some.

Will Trent from the Georgia Bureau of Investigations is investigating in the aftermath of a prison riot where a prisoner was murdered when one of the inmates, Daryl Nesbitt offers information on why the prisoner was killed and by whom. His offer comes at a price though: he claims to be innocent of the crimes he was convicted for and says he can provide the proof that shows that innocence. If the GBI will at least re-open his case and see that he was fitted up, he’ll share his information.

The problem is that Nesbitt is inside for a series of really savage murders and attacks perpetrated against women and the man who allegedly fitted him up was no other than Sara Linton’s ex-husband, the now deceased Jeffrey Tolliver.

Will and Sarah are going through a patch of sticky communication problems and this claim is just the icing on the cake for Will. Sarah’s love for Jeffrey was immense – she married him twice after all, and Will not only doesn’t want to tell Sarah about the claims that he was a dirty cop, he’s also not that sure that he wants to see Jeffrey exonerated.

But this is Will Trent, straight as a die – a man incapable of not doing the right thing when it comes to his job.

Cooper has claimed that the murders have carried on after his incarceration and he supplies the GBI with the details of more women murdered with the same MO. And so Will and Sara begin their investigation into the deaths of the women highlighted by Nesbitt and start to consider the past cases for which he was sentenced.

This means paying a visit to the most divisive character in Slaughter’s books – Lena Adamson. Lena is the classic outsider; never the most truthful of cops, with a difficult personal history and as the survivor herself of a fearsome attack, Lena is prickly and difficult. Jeffrey always defended Lena and there’s no way she’s offering any help to those seeking to find out if his judgement was contaminated.

As Sara looks back at the autopsies and other medical evidence, it is soon abundantly clear that, far from stopping these killings by locking Nesbitt up, the killer has been able to refine and improve his murderous skills by covering up his vicious and truly savage murders sufficiently well to make them seem accidental.

By laying the groundwork so well and giving us a dual timeline to work with, Slaughter is able to not only give the reader the information about the investigation of the current day cases, but also to take us back to Grant County and Jeffrey and Lena’s investigations – as well as reprising the point in Jeffrey and Sara’s relationship where she has discovered his infidelity and he’s hoping he can re-instate himself in her affections.

It is the Jeffrey-Sara-Will triangle to die for as Will tries to compete with the ghost of a memory and he and Sara are painfully unable to communicate through the wall that has grown between them.

Slaughter never flinches from showing the brutal side of crimes against women – and be warned that these are especially violent and degrading, but then so are most crimes of this nature. What she also achieves though, through the series, is a portrait of how these women can recover; fight back against the violence that has been unleashed on them and show in a host of different ways how these women have reacted to their circumstances and how they have (when they have) come to terms with them. Her ability to show empathy, grief and sadness in her characters as they find a path through these violations to take steps towards recovery is remarkable.

Of course this classic Slaughter narrative is as sharp and focussed as you would expect. Her story-telling abilities just keep getting stronger and her plot is so beautifully structured that the reader is drawn in deep to a book that sucks you down and refuses to let go.

Mostly though, for me, it’s the characterisation that gets me every time. That sense of the different kinds of love that pervades the book and the characters. The tension between them that makes the sparks that you can feel so palpably between them. Even the disdain and sometimes hatred that one character feels for another, charges the book with meaning. This is an ensemble cast and each is beautifully drawn, finely honed and very real in the reader’s mind so that we fear for them and agonise when they make wrong choices or miss some pretty obvious cues.

As they come closer to pinning down the perpetrator, lives will be put at risk and the intrigue will have you spellbound, but there will be moments when the emotional tension and vulnerability is almost unbearable and that really hits where it hurts the most. It is raw, emotional and utterly propulsive.

Verdict: Outstanding storytelling, brilliant plotting and terrific characterisation combine with a brutal and savage series of killings to propel The Silent Wife straight into the MUST HAVE – MUST READ category.

Wow yet another brilliant book by Karin slaughter. I’ve loved every one of her books and this one doesnt disappoint. Nice to read a bit more about Jeffrey with each chapter being before and in the present . Was not expecting the ending at all , superb story . Lovely ending for Sara and Will too , cannot wait for the next book

This is one of my favourite series and I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. It has all the great elements that are associated with a writer like Karin slaughter. Great plot, characters and the ability to draw you in from start to finish.

My, my, my if I thought I couldn’t be any more impressed by a Karin Slaughter novel I was wrong. This book has got to be one of my favourites in the Will Trent series. 

Karin was one of the first authors I read when I was getting into the crime genre and she’s stayed a solid favourite of mine ever since. 

This book had fantastic characters development - the author has a way of creating characters that literally jump off the page and tug at your heart strings.

The plot was interesting and kept me engaged. I was obsessively turning the pages to see what happened next. May this series long carry on!

The Silent Wife is Karin Slaughter's latest novel featuring Sarah Linton and Will Trent. A murder committed in prison sets Will and Sarah on the trail of a murder that happened 10 years ago. I honestly couldn't put this book down and could have kicked myself for reading it so fast but when Ms. Slaughter is on form as she is here, it's hard to stop. There are a multitude of storylines in this book - Sarah and Will's relationship, Lena is back, the backstory to Jeffrey's first affair, the present murderer, the past murders. All these storylines are woven so skilfully by the author that I found I had to remind myself to breathe. Right up to the end, each storyline leads you down a different alley until all the strands come together in an explosive finish. I recommend #TheSilentWife 100% #netgalley. When you get your hands on your copy don't make any plans until you have finished it! Great read. #TheSilentWife #netgalley

Ten years ago two young women were attacked in the woods in Grant County, one was left with life changing injuries and the other was murdered. The killer was caught and is now behind bars but while investigating a murder during a prison riot the perpetrator of said crimes offers up compelling evidence of his innocence. Is he telling the truth or playing an elaborate game? It is up to Agent Will Trent and Forensic Pathologist Sara Linton to find that out.

This is the tenth book in the Will Trent series by Karin Slaughter and is due to be released on 25 June 2020 by Harper Collins. I was fortunate enough to be selected to read an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. When I requested the review copy I hadn’t realised it was part of a series but I don’t think it has hampered my enjoyment at all.

I can’t believe I’ve never read any Karin Slaughter books before. Don’t know what I was thinking as I loved “The Silent Wife”. If I had to choose between true crime and crime fiction I would always go for true crime but I do enjoy the occasional well written crime fiction book and this is definitely one of those.

The characters are intriguing, I loved the relationship between Sara and Will as well as the dynamic between Will and his partner, Faith. It was interesting to see someone in a crime solving role who is said to have dyslexia so that was a new twist for me. I definitely want to go back and read the other nine books in the Will Trent series and from the author notes I believe there’s a Sara Linton series too so might check that out as well.

The case was also quite novel. The creep factor was high, which I’m always a fan of. The idea of someone stalking me before making his move is very sinister and the thought of being paralysed but fully aware of what’s happening is massively disturbing.

I like Slaughter’s writing style. It’s quite a fast paced book with a lot going on. We kind of get two stories; we see what happened in the original investigation via flashbacks as well as Will and the others looking into the cases in the present day. It means we sort of know more than the characters about some events as we’re seeing the full story and they’re dealing with what was in reports and notebooks. It was easy to follow which timeline we were in at any time and I liked the way Slaughter wove the stories together.

There were a few mentions and hints at things that I’d probably understand better if I’d read the other books but not so much that I couldn’t follow the story. If anything it just made me keen to go back and start from the beginning of the series.

The reveal at the end is extremely well done, I didn’t see it coming until pretty much when the characters did, which I love. I hate when the reader knows who the killer is while the characters are still trying to solve it. Love a good twist in my crime fiction. My one complaint would be that the ending did feel a little rushed. At one point I looked at the percentage I had left to go and wondered if it was going to end on a cliff hanger because we didn’t seem to be that close to solving the case.

Overall it’s a well written, well thought out and well executed crime fiction book. I would definitely read more of Karin Slaughter’s work and I’d highly recommend this one.

Karin Slaughter never fails to deliver, exciting, fast moving and enthralling thriller none of these do justice to The Silent Wife, don’t miss the chance to read this one. Full of twists and turns backwards and forwards giving clues all the time. One of the best of this year

Karin Slaughter has done it again! She’s written another thriller set in Grant County/Atlanta that is completely enthralling! Even after his death Jeffrey still manages to come between Will and Sara. Who is the serial murderer? Is it a copycat? Page turner from start to finish!

Once again Karin Slaughter has done it. She really is a great writer who keeps us in suspense right up until the very end. I was totally invested in the case. In this murder mystery investigation Will Trent from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called in to investigate the death of an inmate in the state penitentiary. The case mirrors in close detail a case which was carried out ten years previously for which a man was convicted and is still serving his time for, despite the fact that he always protested his innocence. This book was truly gripping, it was brutal in parts but was a great crime novel. I really really enjoyed it. Keep them coming please!!