Quite a long book, hence it becomes slow at times. However, each character, each event is described in so much detail that you get invested in them. really enjoyed the dark and raw style. Overall a great book

As a fan of Karin Slaughter, I found this book to be of her usual great standard even though it was quite different. A book of hidden pasts, drugs, fear and revenge. Two sisters couldn't be more different but their background haunts them both.

This is a very gritty thriller as you would expect from this author. It is very brutal in places so may not be for everyone. The ending is amazing but it did make me feel emotional.

I don’t normally read thrillers but this book kept me engaged to the end. It always had a good twist and I hope to read more Karin Slaughter in the future.

I have only recently developed a love for Karin Slaughter's reads and this one really kept me drawn in. I love her style of writing and the dark themes along the way.

The message of the past comes back to haunt you really rings true here!

A story of two sisters and a secret that holds them back for so many years. This book had me gripped and the story telling between the two sisters and how they come together to deal with the secret and the trouble that comes their way kept me reading. A great ending too.

Just fantastic, as to be expected from such a great author, never disappoints. Karin Slaughter is a firm favourite of mine and has got to the point I don’t need to read the blurb to know I’m in for a great read.

I love Karin Slaughter. I've read all of her books and this one did not disappoint! I was hooked from the beginning and couldn't put it down!

Already a huge fan of Karin Slaughter and this book does not disappoint.
Fast paced, addictive. Clear the decks for this book as you will not be able to put it down.
Highly recommend this book and all her others

This was a fast paced dark and sinister thriller, which I couldn't put down! Two sisters victims of childhood abuse. The eldest sister Leigh, now a lawyer, gets a client last minute to represent. He is linked to their dark secret from their past about his father, that they both baby sat for and is threatening to destroy their lives
A story about abuse, addiction, revenge and family

Thank you to #NetGalley for providing the advance review copy of this novel by Karin Slaughter.

This was the first novel I’ve ready by Karin Slaughter, however I have seen a couple of the movie adaptations but was curious what reading one of the stories would be like. I suppose if you think of her novels (this one, at least) as an action/thriller movie, like you might for Clive Cussler or Michael Crichton, they’re meant to be read quickly, a ‘page-turner’, something to take your mind away as you read on the beach or after an eventful day. And in that respect it certainly works, I was quite curious where the story would go, even if the dialogue or plot set-up was a bit…well, Hollywood.

I’ll happily admit to speed-reading through a few parts where the story was a bit draggy, where there was just too much talking back and forth (pages and pages of hushed whispers or frantic arguing).

Overall, the setup worked, the story was good, the action good, it was very distracting (in a good way) and the ending was very ‘Hollywood’ – which is what you want from a thriller, I suppose. This is not my usual fare – I usually go for less ‘Hollywood’ (for lack of a better term) books that would never make the translation to movies, but I have to admit that this was enjoyable enough.

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I thoroughly enjoyed this one! What a read. It was great - pacy, dramatic in places and I enjoyed the historic sections and how they tied into the current day dramatics.

As a lawyer (albeit practicing in the UK) I appreciated the court / case drama. It’s always interesting to see in a book for me, as I really enjoy that!

I’ve already recommended to others, as i was very invested and was really drawn in and I loved the characters and dynamics.

What an interesting premise for a story. Absolutely loved the characters of Leigh, Callie and Walter. Really enjoyed reading this, especially as my first read by this author

A powerful and gripping thriller that pulls you through every emotion possible. It is easy to see why Karin Slaughter is so popular in the crime thriller genre as she is at the very top of her game. Exciting, immersive and totally addictive.

False Witness is a phenomenal thriller from start to finish. Filled to the brim with twists and a captivating plot, this one is sure to keep readers hooked. The characters are well-developed. The story is incredibly fast-paced. This is one not to be missed! Highly recommended! Be sure to check out False Witness today.

The book begins with a shocking and stomach churning twist at the end of the first chapter and continues to be unrelenting until the end. The author tackles some challenging subjects and at times the book was brutal and uncomfortable to read.

It's a story of blackmail and revenge, of family, loyalty and integrity. The characters were well written and there were plenty of twists and turns.

I didn't love the constant references to Covid but as it is such a significant event in our lifetime it's something I think we will see more and more of.

Another great book from Karin slaughter! She never disappoints. A great story with really great characters both good and bad. Fab read very fast paced. Heart in mouth at some parts.
Brilliant book!

This book was everything I look for in a book. It was so exciting. The plot was fantastic. It really had me on the edge of my seat, and my heart racing. It was very well written and flowed well.

Karin Slaughter is a brilliant author and I haven't yet found a book of hers I don't like. This was just as good as the others though not a gory.

The story was paced well and enticed me to keep reading long into the night, the characters are built well and the reader ends up with mixed emotions about each of them. Fantastic story, well written and great characters.

I dont think there is much more to say other than if you are a Karin Slaughter fan you will love this book. I loved this stand alone where the author tackles contemporary American social and political issues. The book gets in to the story quickly and keeps you gripped. You wont want to put the book down once you start.