It is a long time since I have read a Karin Slaughter novel – and now I wonder what I did with my time. The pace is perfect, the clues intriguing, the cast of characters and their foibles so well drawn, the police work detailed and interesting – it was a cracker of a read, one hundred percent time out. I shall look forward to more of Emmy Lou and her new partner.

First a word of warning. This author does not pull punches writing about some very hard subjects and this could be an issue.
That aside this is exactly what I’ve come to expect from Karin Slaughter with her excellent character build up and complex story plot telling. The way she gets small town America across is second to none.

Absolutely loved this book! From page one I was hooked and couldn’t wait to pick the book back up.

I can’t wait for more from this author!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

We Are All Guilty Here was a tense, atmospheric, and compelling read. I was drawn in quickly and read it in one sitting.

Karin Slaughter has always been a favourite of mine. I've never been disappointed with any of her novels, and We Are All Guilty Here is no exception..
I loved Emmy. She was a great main character. She was strong, determined, loyal, charismatic, complex, and relatable. I really liked Cole and Jude, too. I'm hoping we may revisit these characters again in a future thriller.

I was engaged the whole way through, I honestly couldn't put it down. I love Karin's writing style. It's never boring, and she holds nothing back. At times, some details can be a bit brutal, and these parts can be a little hard to read, but it doesn't take away from the brilliance of Karin's storytelling.

I highly recommend.

4 stars from me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to Netgalley, HarperCollins UK, and Karin Slaughter for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publisher for my copy of this arc

I did enjoy this book but felt like the long chapters really slowed it down therefore making it not as enjoyable because the pacing just felt a lot slower than it needed to be

I like how it all played out but felt like it also could’ve been a lot shorter!

2.75 stars

It’s always an exciting moment when a new Karin Slaughter book lands and this excellent start to a brand new series proved no exception.

The writing, as ever, is perfectly balanced, keeping readers on the edge of their seat and reading ‘just one more page.’ The pace is slow enough to take its time introducing characters, backgrounds and clues whilst retaining tension.

It’s always the sign of a good thriller when you’re torn between rushing through it and savouring it. Loved this and am already looking forward to the next instalment.
With thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is the first mystery thriller/crime novel in the new North Falls series which introduces the reader to Deputy Chief of Police Emmy Clifton.

Set in the small community of North Falls where two teenage girls go missing, It is a well written, suspenseful, tense and compelling read with enough red herrings thrown in to keep you guessing through out. The characters are well drawn and enough information imparted to give a good grounding for the rest of the series.

I am already looking forward to book number two to see how the characters develop.

4 stars.

LOVED. Karin Slaughter has yet to write a bad book. I was hooked from the very first page. Tense, addictive and fantastically written: this is fhe perfect thriller!

Karin Slaughter is one of my go to authors, another tense thriller that keeps you hooked from the first page. The plot is full of twists and dark secrets, and the characters are layered and compelling. I found it hard to put down, though some parts felt a bit drawn out.

We are all guilty here is the first book in a new crime series set in North Falls, Georgia. I couldn’t wait to get stuck into this book having read some of Karin Slaughter’s previous books and enjoying following characters you get to know in a series.

When police officer Emmy Clifton is approached at a fireworks display by her best friend’s daughter Hannah, she brushes her off after a quarrel with her husband, not realising it wasn’t just the usual typical teenage stuff. This leads to repercussions which may or may not have occurred anyway and lots of shocks and twists and turns galore. You may think you know where the plot is going at some points but… I am being very careful in choosing my words, knowing this book is best read without any plot giveaways.

I could have easily read this book within a day or two if I had more time. I devoured over 30% in just a few hours when i had a few hours to kill, but could happily have read much more. The pacing is quick, the plot twisty and riveting, with the scene and locations all set and ready for the next book in the series along with the realistic and flawed characters.
Recommend to anyone who enjoys a good crime and thrillers.

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book through NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, HarperCollins which did not influence my unbiased and honest review of the book.

Emmy Clifton is a police officer who has to investigate the disappearance of her best friend’s daughter. The case brings back memories of a similar case twenty years ago. Then it was Emmy’s father was investigating because in North Falls policing, as many other issues, are the domain of the Clifton family. This was a real page-turner, a compelling thriller with lots of twists and turns. I loved the depiction of small-town America, which came across as almost claustrophobic. I understand this is the first book in a series and I can’t wait to read the next one.

An instant classic from Karin Slaughter - she truly hit it out of the park with this one. It kept me gripped and with unexpected twists and turns. This is my first taste of Karin Slaughter and I will definitely going back for more.

3.5*
Whilst I enjoyed this book, it really didn’t need to be this long! That being said, the story, motive and character development was good and I loved the jump in time used to help explain the main characters motivators throughout.
I think this would make a good tv series.

I'm already looking forward to reading more from this series. I really was hooked from the opening pages and read this book over a few days in every spare minute that I had.

A new series for the wonder that is Karin slaughter she really knows how to right a thriller and hook you read this in less than 2 days unable to put down. I love Emmy Lou here relationship with her father was lovely to behold won’t give any spoilers but so many questions raised and mystery’s to unfold in the series. The killings at the beginning have consequences years later and boy I did not see whodunnit. Can’t wait for the next book

I just finished this book and I'm devastated. Devastated that I've come to the end because I think it just might be the best book I've ever read. And I've been reading for more than 50 years. I have gone through such a range of emotions anger, pity, sorrow, dread, horror all wrapped up in a burning desire to find out the truth. And the truth shocked me to the core. My only hope is that, because there is some unfinished business, Karin Slaughter intends to make this the first in a new series. The characters are so realistic and their relationships so complex that I am almost aching to read more about them. And that's without taking into account the fact that this author writes one hell of a tense, thrilling suspense story. More, please.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

I've always enjoyed books by this author and this one was no exception. The mystery of what had happened and who had done it turns the town on itself and pits people against each other and separates friendships which had endured for years.

It all comes to a head when it happens again and this turn of events changes things for people forever.

We Are All Guilty Here plunges readers into the secrets of North Falls, a small town where everyone knows everyone or so they think. When two teenage girls vanish during a Fourth of July celebration, Officer Emmy Clifton is forced to confront her own guilt and unravel a mystery that exposes the town’s darkest truths.

Slaughter’s writing is razor-sharp, and the atmosphere she builds is immersive and tense. Emmy is a compelling protagonist; lawed, vulnerable, and driven by regret. Her emotional journey adds depth to the procedural twists and turns, making the stakes feel personal and raw.

The pacing is tight, and the suspense never lets up. Twists come fast, and just when you think you’ve figured it out, Slaughter throws another curveball. The exploration of guilt, betrayal, and the hidden lives of teenagers is handled with sensitivity and nuance.

While the story is gripping, some plot threads felt slightly rushed toward the end, and a few character motivations could have used more clarity. Still, this is a standout thriller that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

If you love character driven mysteries with emotional weight and psychological depth, this one deserves a spot on your TBR.

A small American town which has seen the same family predominate for years and presently has a sherriff that seems to be respected although he is hoping his daughter will tale over from him one day. How well do you know your neighbours and even your family? When 2 teenage girls go missing on the 4th July everyone is shocked and all turn out to hunt foe them. When they are eventually found an arrest is made but have they got the right man? After 14 years he is released and another girl goes missing under similar circumstances. Did they make a mistake the first time round, can calling in an FBI agent help them or lead to more trouble, Clues along the way help but there is an unexpected twist to the story. Quite long but enjoyable and a typical Karin Slaughter book.

A very long book, with a complicated storyline dedicated to bringing child killers to justice. Several members of one family are involved in the law enforcement , which can be a hindrance or a help.
A very good book with a good deal of background abut small-townAmerica, a good insight to the behaviour of such places and the interaction between them all.
I enjoyed it.