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Brilliance Audio (2008), Edition: Unabridged Audiobook, Preloaded Digital Audio Player, 13 hrs
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Detective Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation takes on the case of a girl who has been savagely murdered in one of Atlanta's most desirable neighborhoods.
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LibraryThing member BeckyJG
Will Trent is the flawed but effective--and deeply likable--Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent in Karin Slaughter's new book Fractured. Will has more baggage than most holding him back. An orphan, Will spent his childhood in care, that is to say, as an unwanted pawn in the Georgia state adoption
In Fractured he is the lead investigator in an apparent home invasion gone terribly, terribly wrong. In an exclusive community a mother returns home to find her brutally murdered daughter and her apparent murderer. Enraged she attacks the man and kills him. It is the job of Will Trent and his reluctant partner on the case, Faith Mitchell of the Atlanta Police Department, to determine what really happened.
Karin Slaughter is a capable writer, and her stories are fast-paced and intricate. This work particularly moved me in its portrayal of what life is like for someone who can't read. I was horrified, and made extremely grateful for my own literacy.
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system. Dyslexic but never diagnosed, he is functionally illiterate. However, since he is extremely intelligent Will, like many dyslexics, has found ways to compensate, and even to excel.In Fractured he is the lead investigator in an apparent home invasion gone terribly, terribly wrong. In an exclusive community a mother returns home to find her brutally murdered daughter and her apparent murderer. Enraged she attacks the man and kills him. It is the job of Will Trent and his reluctant partner on the case, Faith Mitchell of the Atlanta Police Department, to determine what really happened.
Karin Slaughter is a capable writer, and her stories are fast-paced and intricate. This work particularly moved me in its portrayal of what life is like for someone who can't read. I was horrified, and made extremely grateful for my own literacy.
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LibraryThing member tulikangaroo
Another clever and fast-moving crime novel by Karin Slaughter. Interesting characters!
LibraryThing member julyso
Fractured is about wealthy housewife, Abigail Campano, who comes home to find the dead body of her daughter, Emma, but it is actually her friend, Kayla. This is just the beginning of the many mysteries that are played out in Fractured. Paired together to solve this mystery are GBI agent Will Trent
Fractured started slow for me, but steadily became more and more suspenseful. The characters are intriguing and I look forward to seeing more of them in future books. I especially enjoyed Will Trent. I didn't see the ending coming, always a sign of a good mystery. I didn't want to see this one end...
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and Detective Faith Mitchell, an interesting duo, for sure. The conflicts these two have with each other and within themselves are the best part of the story. The story is suspenseful, steady, and keeps you wanting more.Fractured started slow for me, but steadily became more and more suspenseful. The characters are intriguing and I look forward to seeing more of them in future books. I especially enjoyed Will Trent. I didn't see the ending coming, always a sign of a good mystery. I didn't want to see this one end...
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LibraryThing member suefernandez
I'd never read this author and I enjoyed it a great deal. It's not gory, but has plenty of suspense. The characters are well done. There is a back story, dealing with Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia, something I think is misunderstood, and that was an added bonus.
LibraryThing member Elphaba71
This is the first of Karin Slaughters novels I have read, & it won't be the last.
This story gripped me from the first page..... Full of twists & turns, keeping you guessig right to the end.
The two leading detectives, Will Trent & Faith Mitchell, were absolutely believable and highly readable. I
This story gripped me from the first page..... Full of twists & turns, keeping you guessig right to the end.
The two leading detectives, Will Trent & Faith Mitchell, were absolutely believable and highly readable. I
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think the story line is really good and again, believable as we follow the effects of the tragedy on the surrounding environments. Show Less
LibraryThing member spurs4life1979
This is the first one of karin Slaughters novels i have read and I actually brought it by mistake as I thought it was another author that i liked. Absolutely loved it full of twists, a complete page turner and i couldnt put it down. I have since reading this novel read two other of her novels and
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LibraryThing member hannahbond
Karin Slaughter creates great characters. The title "Fractured" seems to deal not only with the shattered life of the many victims, but also with the deep wounds that life has dealt the lead investigators as well. Will Trent, the lead investigator, grew up as an orphan "in care," and he struggles
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to hide his severe disability that makes it difficult to read and pick up on written details. Faith Mitchell was molested by an older boyfriend as a young teenager, and has dealt with the shame and rejection all of her adult life even as she has lovingly raised her son. The crime mystery itself is somewhat lacking in wit and amazement, but it does easily hold your interest. I really cared what happened to WIll and Faith, and was pleased, if not overly surprised, at how things worked out. Overall a very enjoyable novel. Show Less
LibraryThing member meags222
I enjoyed this book. It is a murder/kidnapping mystery that has many twists and turns. I like that the book is not totally plot driven. Slaughter gives a lot of character development and I am wondering if this book might be part of a series with the same detective. I give this book 3.5 stars out of
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LibraryThing member jillstone
After the shocking loss at the end of the last Karin Slaughter book I vowed not to read another, yes okay I'm getting too wrapped up in fictional lives aren't I? I initially borrowed this book from my sister but didn't have time to finish and wound up buying my own copy -- it was great! Introduces
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wonderful new characters while still involving Sara and keeping us involved in her life. Well done! Show Less
LibraryThing member kerryelizabeth
A woman comes home to find a man with a knife hunched over what she believes to be the dead body of her teenage daughter. She did what she felt she had to do, and fought back, killing him. But all was not as it appeared.
This is the first Karin Slaughter book I have read, and I loved every second of
Slaughter really seems to care a great deal about her characters. Throughout the book, I really felt like I got to know them and actually developed some deep feelings towards them. I was actually really saddened when I turned the last page; I just wanted to stay there with them. I'm already looking into the next book in the series because I feel like I can't stay away from my beloved Will Trent for much longer.
I can't speak too much about the writing style. I simply wasn't paying attention to it. I know that she is considered to write quite vigorously and can be quite a tough read, but I didn't find this at all. I found this book to almost turn the pages itself. I was reading, and then before I knew it, I was at the end. It took me two days to read over 500 pages and I think that really speaks volumes for how much it captivated me and how easy to read I found this book. It was a sophisticated book, though, and that's for sure.
Both the plot and characters were incredibly realistic. This is important to me (although I can't say why). The plot itself was captivating and really leaves you wanting more. Everything ties in nicely with everything else, and despite all loose ends being tied at the end, it wasn't perfect. And that lack of perfection at the ending really adds to the realism of the story. Slaughter writes as though she's just telling a tale of something that happened in real life, and I think that when writing a thriller, the scariest and most captivating of tales are those that we can see really happening to our neighbour, our father, ourselves. It is brilliant.
Overall, I greatly enjoyed this book and am so excited to read the next in the series.
This is the first Karin Slaughter book I have read, and I loved every second of
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it. Slaughter's writing style reminds me a lot of Lisa Gardner's, which is a huge compliment from me because I adore her books also. The story was gripping and I genuinely couldn't figure out who did it. I'm not used to being unable to figure it out - usually my overly-analytical brain doesn't give up until it's done, but I think that the plot for this book was so enthralling that I couldn't think of anything at all, I was far too engrossed. Slaughter really seems to care a great deal about her characters. Throughout the book, I really felt like I got to know them and actually developed some deep feelings towards them. I was actually really saddened when I turned the last page; I just wanted to stay there with them. I'm already looking into the next book in the series because I feel like I can't stay away from my beloved Will Trent for much longer.
I can't speak too much about the writing style. I simply wasn't paying attention to it. I know that she is considered to write quite vigorously and can be quite a tough read, but I didn't find this at all. I found this book to almost turn the pages itself. I was reading, and then before I knew it, I was at the end. It took me two days to read over 500 pages and I think that really speaks volumes for how much it captivated me and how easy to read I found this book. It was a sophisticated book, though, and that's for sure.
Both the plot and characters were incredibly realistic. This is important to me (although I can't say why). The plot itself was captivating and really leaves you wanting more. Everything ties in nicely with everything else, and despite all loose ends being tied at the end, it wasn't perfect. And that lack of perfection at the ending really adds to the realism of the story. Slaughter writes as though she's just telling a tale of something that happened in real life, and I think that when writing a thriller, the scariest and most captivating of tales are those that we can see really happening to our neighbour, our father, ourselves. It is brilliant.
Overall, I greatly enjoyed this book and am so excited to read the next in the series.
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LibraryThing member ladydymondz
Slaughter knows how to place the reader in the crime scene making the hairs on the back of the neck stand tall....
LibraryThing member RavenswoodPublishing
Karin Slaughter is the absolute best crime/mystery writer I have come across in this day and age. Her novels will simply astound you with their heart-racing moments and intrigue. Every time I pick one of her novels up I cannot stop reading until I'm done and I still find myself begging for more.
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She's a writer with no fear! She wields her instruments like a knife ready to dig in deep and take you by surprise at every turn! Show Less
LibraryThing member scuzzy
Firstly thanks to Gael for giving me a new writer that I can enjoy. I know I had a wee dig in the first review by Slaughter but this book was a brilliant read. While it took me more than my usual week to read, this was in no way because of the writing but my own busy schedule (fitting it in with
Without giving too much away the main story follows an FBI-type cop and his struggles to find the murderer of a school girl who has abducted a second one. The girls are from a well-to-do background which has its normal politics involved, but when he is paired up with a badge who happens to be the daughter of a woman he forced into retirement through another investigation he has to battle not only his own slut of a fiance, his dyslexia, but her (and the entire force’s) hatred for him.
Unlike my favourite pin-cushion, Richard Layton, Slaughter’s dip into weird sex fetishes comes across as believable and readable…
In a style that seems to be her MO Slaughter throws a few curve balls into the mix to have you guessing and double guessing but this is par for the course, but what I did like in this book that while the case was seemingly solved with nearly 100 pages to run the story was by no means finished. You’d think a story would drag with an early conclusion but it didn’t.
The other good aspect to this book were a couple of ‘will they, won’t they” by lines.
But I have to throw some criticism, and it has nothing to do with the story; but I suspect Karin is somewhat needy, particularly for recognition. For a story of about 500 pages, the first 10 or so are taken up with credits and plaudits for her writing. Christ woman, we get it you’re not a bad scribe, but do you have to boast about it so blatantly?
Anyway, Gael, some more loaners soon?
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housework, kids, cooking, drinking etc). The last 200 pages went by in a flash and in fact had me up until nearly midnight finishing it.Without giving too much away the main story follows an FBI-type cop and his struggles to find the murderer of a school girl who has abducted a second one. The girls are from a well-to-do background which has its normal politics involved, but when he is paired up with a badge who happens to be the daughter of a woman he forced into retirement through another investigation he has to battle not only his own slut of a fiance, his dyslexia, but her (and the entire force’s) hatred for him.
Unlike my favourite pin-cushion, Richard Layton, Slaughter’s dip into weird sex fetishes comes across as believable and readable…
In a style that seems to be her MO Slaughter throws a few curve balls into the mix to have you guessing and double guessing but this is par for the course, but what I did like in this book that while the case was seemingly solved with nearly 100 pages to run the story was by no means finished. You’d think a story would drag with an early conclusion but it didn’t.
The other good aspect to this book were a couple of ‘will they, won’t they” by lines.
But I have to throw some criticism, and it has nothing to do with the story; but I suspect Karin is somewhat needy, particularly for recognition. For a story of about 500 pages, the first 10 or so are taken up with credits and plaudits for her writing. Christ woman, we get it you’re not a bad scribe, but do you have to boast about it so blatantly?
Anyway, Gael, some more loaners soon?
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LibraryThing member SenoraG163
Slaughter is one of my fav authors but this book was not her usual. Likable characters but the story just went on and on. I was very disappointed.
LibraryThing member debavp
Again Slaughter has produced another winner. The story could be partly from the average nightly newscast, but she puts in the backstories that make you not want to put this down. She doesn’t sugar coat it—the good guys aren’t saints and the bad guys, well not all are born that way. A very
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different look at what happens after a trauma, and an interesting tidbit to look forward to in the future. Show Less
LibraryThing member julie10reads
At the start of bestseller Slaughter’s heart-pounding sequel to 2006’s Triptych, wealthy housewife Abigail Campano returns home one day to Atlanta’s posh Ansley Park neighborhood to find a dead girl in the mansion’s upstairs hallway, the apparent killer nearby. Thinking that the girl is her
Continuing to read Slaughter’s book out of order with no nasty side effects. Although peopled with continuing characters, each book stands alone and strong. Ms Slaughter has not disappointed yet!
8 out 10 Recommended to murder mystery fans with strong stomachs….
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teenage daughter, Emma, the distraught Abby kills the alleged attacker only to realize that the murdered girl is not Emma, but Emma’s friend, Kayla Alexander. Agent Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation soon determines that he has a murder and kidnapping on his hands. Paired with Det. Faith Mitchell, Trent scrambles to put the pieces together and find Emma before it’s too late. Summary BPLContinuing to read Slaughter’s book out of order with no nasty side effects. Although peopled with continuing characters, each book stands alone and strong. Ms Slaughter has not disappointed yet!
8 out 10 Recommended to murder mystery fans with strong stomachs….
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LibraryThing member BluesGal79
Although Slaughter knows how to write a page-turner, and this one was no exception, several highly improbable leaps in this one strained even this most forgiving reader. I liked the characters, though, and hope Slaughter will give them a better novel in which to appear in the future.
LibraryThing member twokidsnablanket
I read this book but its been a while so i might have to re read it. i do remember it being good though
LibraryThing member Conkie
Interesting story, provides good insight to Will Trent's character, and some into Faith Mitchell's. I have just downloaded the 3rd book in this series!
Reader Phil Gigante does an excellent job with the many characters voices, making it readily obvious who is speaking. He also emotes believable
Reader Phil Gigante does an excellent job with the many characters voices, making it readily obvious who is speaking. He also emotes believable
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LibraryThing member susanamper
Karin Slaughter tells a pretty good story, Will Trent is a new kind of detective--he is dyslexic. A teenager is abducted from her home and terrorized. Nicely enough, Slaughter does not share the explicict aspects of the terror--as too many writers do. The story moves along at a nice clip. The only
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complaint is that the author makes too many of her female characters witchy and bitchy. Show Less
LibraryThing member charlotteg
I love, love, LOVE a good mystery. I am an avid watcher of all things CSI & Law & Order. I watch & tivo them religiously.
I was thrilled to start reading this book & envisioning it as an episode on Thursday night's CBS line-up.
Abigail is arguing on the phone with her wayward husband when she opens
It is up to Georgia Bureau of Investigations detective, Will Trent, to find Abigail's daughter & the man who kidnapped her daughter & killed her best friend.
In a series of twists & turns, Karin Slaughter knows how to write a great mystery. And if you are familiar with her work, then you are familiar with Will Trent. And once again, the ending will leave you surprised.
I was thrilled to start reading this book & envisioning it as an episode on Thursday night's CBS line-up.
Abigail is arguing on the phone with her wayward husband when she opens
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the front door & sees a young man holding a knife standing over the body of her teenage daughter. Abigail instantly goes into "mama bear" mode & the young man ends up dead. At her hands. And the body is not her daughter, but her daughter's best friend.It is up to Georgia Bureau of Investigations detective, Will Trent, to find Abigail's daughter & the man who kidnapped her daughter & killed her best friend.
In a series of twists & turns, Karin Slaughter knows how to write a great mystery. And if you are familiar with her work, then you are familiar with Will Trent. And once again, the ending will leave you surprised.
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LibraryThing member BingeReader87
This book took me two months to read. TWO. MONTHS. That is just crazy. I'm a fast reader and rather enjoy the books I read, but this one kind of got away from me. I nearly DNF it a few times, but because I can tend to get attached to characters (in books/movies/video games) I just couldn't let it
This is the second in the Will Trent series by Karin Slaughter. Trent is an agent in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and damn good one. Fresh off a case in which he brought down multiple corrupt cops in the Atlanta PD, he is partnered up with the daughter of one of those cops to work a murder case involving a seventeen-year-old girl. The thing that interested me most was Will Trent's secret. He is dyslexic. It makes for a character that embraces his disorder as a strength rather than as a weakness. It is admirable and inspiring.
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go. I'm glad I didn't because it quickly made up for the slow start. The ending wrapped up rather nicely, in my opinion. This is the second in the Will Trent series by Karin Slaughter. Trent is an agent in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and damn good one. Fresh off a case in which he brought down multiple corrupt cops in the Atlanta PD, he is partnered up with the daughter of one of those cops to work a murder case involving a seventeen-year-old girl. The thing that interested me most was Will Trent's secret. He is dyslexic. It makes for a character that embraces his disorder as a strength rather than as a weakness. It is admirable and inspiring.
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LibraryThing member greatbookescapes
A good crime book with a good story.
LibraryThing member greatbookescapes
A good crime book with a good story.
LibraryThing member greatbookescapes
A good crime book with a good story.
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Original publication date
2008
ISBN
1615450122 / 9781615450121
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