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Century (2012)
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A Georgia Bureau of Investigation search into a shocking crime from 1975 poses unprecedented personal and professional challenges for top agent Will Trent, who encounters threats against his life and everything he thought he understood about his past.
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The Toronto Star
Is Karin Slaughter always this long-winded? At 436 pages, her 12th novel, Criminal, reads about 150 pages too many, and in several passages, it becomes painfully clear that Slaughter has jammed into the narrative every scrap of research she could drag up on subjects that might not deserve such
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scrupulous examination. Not that the garrulousness means readers should ignore Criminal. Even when Slaughter is way too wordy, she’s still entirely readable.
As with earlier novels, Criminal takes place in Slaughter’s native Georgia, specifically in Atlanta. The action covers two alternating time periods, 1974-75 and the present. The two are connected by the plot and by a handful of characters. All of the latter fall into one of three categories: members of the Atlanta Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; murder victims, mostly young prostitutes; and, the smallest and most tantalizing category, the killer, a spectacularly heinous fellow who isn’t conclusively identified until very late in the book.
Out of this mix, it’s a cop named Amanda Wagner who holds the plot on course. In the book’s 1970s passages, she’s a rookie APD officer with an intuitively sharp sleuthing touch. Amanda also carries the burden of a bullying father who happens to be a senior member of both the Atlanta cops and the Ku Klux Klan. Forty years later, having survived daddy, Amanda is a 60ish senior officer with the GBI. Her investigative instincts remain intact, but she’s added an intellectual rationale for her policing moves. That, and a gift for keeping secrets, make her essential in assuring that Slaughter’s scattergun approach to the narrative produces a reasonably coherent resolution.
Still, Slaughter’s insistence on sharing with readers her massive research stands as a barrier against total enjoyment of Criminal. The author’s Acknowledgments let us know we’re in for a history of the Atlanta Police Department, but did we need whole chapters to convince us that the ATP of the 1970s may have been the most racist and sexist organization in the history of policing?
True enough, one intriguing nugget of irony emerges from the ton of Atlanta cop research. When Amanda Wagner’s daddy sends his KKK robes to the dry cleaner’s shop for laundering, who restores them to their pristine white? Answer: the shop’s black employees. Show Less
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LibraryThing member KimMR
This is the seventh book in Karin Slaughter's Will Trent series*. Will Trent is an agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. In typical modern crime fiction style he is a detective with "issues", although (just for a change of pace), Will's issues don't involve substance abuse. Instead, he
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suffers from the after-effects of a horrific childhood in foster care, while also dealing with severe dyslexia and a crazy-stalker estranged wife to whom he is bound by ties which reach back to the horrific childhood. Will is one messed-up man, and frankly, it's surprising that he ever manages to get any work done. Sounds like a nightmare, and he probably would be in real life, but Slaughter has somehow managed to make Will Trent a very appealing hero. This time the narrative focuses much less on Will and his work partner Faith and more on Will's boss Amanda Wagner and Faith's mother Evelyn Mitchell, who worked their first homicide case together in 1974. The narrative alternates between the present day and 1974. Those parts of the novel set in 1974 are something of a social history of Atlanta -and particularly of policing in Atlanta - and Slaughter has done an excellent job depicting the sexism and racism which was pervasive in the police force (and in society generally) at that time.
In some ways, this is the novel which fans of the series have been waiting for, because it explains Will's background. The explanation is not pretty. However, it makes things which have been alluded to in previous books in the series fall into place. While some parts of the plot were entirely predictable, there was a twist which I hadn't anticipated, so from that point of view it had a satisfying resolution.
This is not high literature, but then it doesn't pretend to be. That said, Slaughter is a more than competent writer, who can put together a decent plot and knows how to build suspense. In addition, she writes good dialogue and can create a sense of place and time without it feeling forced. And in this series she's created some interesting and memorable characters of whom I have become quite fond. This doesn't make the plot all that plausible and I would have preferred a somewhat less gruesome way of having the villain commit murder. But this is contemporary crime fiction, and implausibility is usually part of the package, as is, for that matter, a certain degree of gruesomeness.
I started reading this book a little worried that I wouldn't like it. Crime fiction series tend to run out of steam after a while. Or at least, as a reader of crime fiction, I tend to get bored with what I once found compelling. Happily, that hasn't happened to me yet with this series. The novel became a page-turner and left me hoping that there'll be another book in the series. I'm not yet sick of Will, Faith, Amanda and Sara.
*It's the sixth novel. A novella in e-book format only was published not long before the release of this one.
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LibraryThing member bohemiangirl35
I've waited a year to read this book. I usually read a Karin Slaughter novel as soon as it's published. However, with major changes happening in my life and unable to get the book on CD at the library due to the long hold list, I waited until I could enjoy it. This is the first novel I've read on
Criminal gives us the story of how Amanda Wagner, director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, began her career in 1974, when cops didn't know what to do with women on the force, and it explains details of Will Trent's childhood that have been alluded to in the previous 5 novels. Their histories are told through the investigation of a present-day crime with ties to murders committed 40 years ago. Faith Mitchell, Will's partner in the GBI, takes a smaller role in this book.
Chapters switch between now and 1974-1975. I like that the 1970s chapters were not told as flashbacks although the present day crimes were obviously calling up memories for Amanda. Slaughter did massive research for this book and in addition to being a crime novel, it is a commentary on racial and gender discrimination in the Atlanta police force in the mid 70s.
I don't want to say too much because I don't want to give anything away. As usual, Slaughter comes up with an unusual and horrific crime that she describes in detail. Not for the squeamish.
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Only one criticism. Although I wanted Sarah and Trent to get together (I think all readers of the series expected it to happen), it seemed a little quick once they gave in to lust. After being walled off to the world following her husband's death, Sarah gives herself completely to Trent after just two weeks in bed? And after a lifetime of not letting anyone in, Trent does the same? Maybe it could happen. I've just never seen it happen that way and last. Couples who move that fast usually end up on Judge Judy trying to get their money back.
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an ereader.Criminal gives us the story of how Amanda Wagner, director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, began her career in 1974, when cops didn't know what to do with women on the force, and it explains details of Will Trent's childhood that have been alluded to in the previous 5 novels. Their histories are told through the investigation of a present-day crime with ties to murders committed 40 years ago. Faith Mitchell, Will's partner in the GBI, takes a smaller role in this book.
Chapters switch between now and 1974-1975. I like that the 1970s chapters were not told as flashbacks although the present day crimes were obviously calling up memories for Amanda. Slaughter did massive research for this book and in addition to being a crime novel, it is a commentary on racial and gender discrimination in the Atlanta police force in the mid 70s.
I don't want to say too much because I don't want to give anything away. As usual, Slaughter comes up with an unusual and horrific crime that she describes in detail. Not for the squeamish.
******spoiler alert*******
Only one criticism. Although I wanted Sarah and Trent to get together (I think all readers of the series expected it to happen), it seemed a little quick once they gave in to lust. After being walled off to the world following her husband's death, Sarah gives herself completely to Trent after just two weeks in bed? And after a lifetime of not letting anyone in, Trent does the same? Maybe it could happen. I've just never seen it happen that way and last. Couples who move that fast usually end up on Judge Judy trying to get their money back.
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LibraryThing member souleswanderer
Karin Slaughter's newest novel Criminal is aptly titled. That one word encompasses not only a definition of the main perpetrator,(although there are plenty of other appropriate and stronger words to describe him), but also infers a skewed look at how different groups of people, whether racially,
The story opens modern day with the disappearance of a college student, which Will Trent's boss Amanda Wagner orders him to stay away from. Trying to juggle a new relationship with Dr. Sara Linton, and working a normal shift at the airport, busting perverts, Will is only too happy to oblige. But when Amanda arrives at a run down building, once housing an orphanage Will called home, while he's sharing with Sara a piece of his past, she lets slip that his father has made parole.
From here the author leads the reader back into the past when Amanda was a college student and fledgling cop struggling for acceptance and individuality. Segregation was in its infancy as was the women's movement and Amanda didn't question her role or proper place, until she began asking questions that no one wanted to answer. Beginning with the death of a prostitute, and the disappearances of other girls known to her, Amanda and her partner Ellen embark on a focused quest to resolve those questions, discovering cover-ups, good-ol'-boy politics, and numerous barriers along the way.
Points of view change as quickly as the story line, jumping from the past to the present, but it's handled deftly with the skill of a well-rehearsed juggler mesmerizing the audience while the two time lines converge.
Overall it's still the characters that draw me back into Karin's world, a world filled with loss, love, heartbreak and hope. What one makes out of the circumstances we're thrown into and the sustaining thread of winning against all odds.
If you don't pick up this series, it's Criminal.
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class, or gender were treated. The story opens modern day with the disappearance of a college student, which Will Trent's boss Amanda Wagner orders him to stay away from. Trying to juggle a new relationship with Dr. Sara Linton, and working a normal shift at the airport, busting perverts, Will is only too happy to oblige. But when Amanda arrives at a run down building, once housing an orphanage Will called home, while he's sharing with Sara a piece of his past, she lets slip that his father has made parole.
From here the author leads the reader back into the past when Amanda was a college student and fledgling cop struggling for acceptance and individuality. Segregation was in its infancy as was the women's movement and Amanda didn't question her role or proper place, until she began asking questions that no one wanted to answer. Beginning with the death of a prostitute, and the disappearances of other girls known to her, Amanda and her partner Ellen embark on a focused quest to resolve those questions, discovering cover-ups, good-ol'-boy politics, and numerous barriers along the way.
Points of view change as quickly as the story line, jumping from the past to the present, but it's handled deftly with the skill of a well-rehearsed juggler mesmerizing the audience while the two time lines converge.
Overall it's still the characters that draw me back into Karin's world, a world filled with loss, love, heartbreak and hope. What one makes out of the circumstances we're thrown into and the sustaining thread of winning against all odds.
If you don't pick up this series, it's Criminal.
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LibraryThing member noranydrop2read
CRIMINAL by Karin Slaughter: Her recent mysteries, featuring Will Trent of the GBI, are set in Atlanta, which is loads of fun for me. My only complaint about her books is that the violence is so extreme. More creative and horrifying torture methods than I'm really looking for. Doesn't anyone just
Many series start to lose steam and eventually plod along formulaically, but CRIMINAL is Slaughter's best to date. Will Trent has a troubled past and an odd relationship with Amanda, and Slaughter hasn't rushed to share every detail of his background. This installment is particularly revelatory as far as Will goes, but it's unexpectedly enlightening concerning the racist/sexist history of Atlanta, particularly in the police world. Slaughter has clearly done her research on both the legal/organizational details and the general atmosphere and attitudes of the time.
"The federal Law Enforcement Assistance Association grant that had created the Atlanta police sex crimes division required all teams to be comprised of three-officer units that were racially and sexually integrated. These rules were seldom followed, because white women could not ride alone with black men, black women - at least the ones who wanted to keep their reputations - did not want to ride with black men, and none of the blacks wanted to ride with any man who was white."
That matter-of-fact paragraph sets the tone for a divided police department in which female police officers are laughed at, groped, and sent into danger as a prank. Seeing Amanda in this context gives the reader a full picture of her that we've never had before. Suddenly her tough-as-nails don't-give-a-shit attitude is completely understandable. She's a character who has always intrigued me, but I never thought I would find her sympathetic. Amanda's partner, Evelyn, is married with a child, which adds another dimension to the treatment of women:
"Bill and I agreed that we shouldn't keep a loaded gun in the house because of the baby."
Words clogged Amanda's throat. She screamed, "Your gun isn't loaded!"
"Well..." Evelyn dug her fingers into the back of her hair. "It worked out, right?" She let out a strained laugh. "Sure, it worked out. We're both fine. We're both just fine." She looked down at the pimp again.
Evelyn's decision to return to the force after having a baby is viewed as utterly bizarre. Slaughter works in other details about attitudes toward women in 1970s Atlanta that are not specific to policing: Women can't open checking accounts, apply for a credit card, or even rent an apartment without cosigning by a husband or father.
The racial division in the forcibly integrated police force is equally fascinating/horrifying:
There were pockets all over the city where the radios had little or no reception, but that wasn't the problem. A black officer was calling for backup, which meant the white officers were blocking the transmission by clicking the buttons on their mics. In the next hour, a white officer would call for help and the blacks would do the same. And then someone with the Atlanta Journal or Constitution would write an article wondering about the recent spike in crime."
It's a wonder that any crimes were solved in this era at all. The 1970s murders are only solved because Amanda and Evelyn ignore the harassment and abuse from the male officers in charge and place themselves in danger to seek out the culprit. Amanda's father would have kept her in line, but he has been temporarily relieved of his lofty position due to racially fueled politics. He has been in the force since Klan affiliation had been compulsory for all Atlanta Police Department members. Amanda is conflicted about carrying on her investigation with Evelyn, but the fact that the murder victims are girls and no one else cares about them spurs her on. The 1970s investigation is told in parallel with a related present-day murder investigation, and the mystery is complex and interesting. Will and Amanda's relationship is finally explained, and the revelations make me more eager to read the next installment in the series.
Source disclosure: I purchased this book.
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shoot or stab or strangle without some sick, seriously disturbing abuse? But this is not usually a huge part of the narrative, so I read her anyway for the depiction of Atlanta, the excellent mysteries, and the believable, interesting cops.Many series start to lose steam and eventually plod along formulaically, but CRIMINAL is Slaughter's best to date. Will Trent has a troubled past and an odd relationship with Amanda, and Slaughter hasn't rushed to share every detail of his background. This installment is particularly revelatory as far as Will goes, but it's unexpectedly enlightening concerning the racist/sexist history of Atlanta, particularly in the police world. Slaughter has clearly done her research on both the legal/organizational details and the general atmosphere and attitudes of the time.
"The federal Law Enforcement Assistance Association grant that had created the Atlanta police sex crimes division required all teams to be comprised of three-officer units that were racially and sexually integrated. These rules were seldom followed, because white women could not ride alone with black men, black women - at least the ones who wanted to keep their reputations - did not want to ride with black men, and none of the blacks wanted to ride with any man who was white."
That matter-of-fact paragraph sets the tone for a divided police department in which female police officers are laughed at, groped, and sent into danger as a prank. Seeing Amanda in this context gives the reader a full picture of her that we've never had before. Suddenly her tough-as-nails don't-give-a-shit attitude is completely understandable. She's a character who has always intrigued me, but I never thought I would find her sympathetic. Amanda's partner, Evelyn, is married with a child, which adds another dimension to the treatment of women:
"Bill and I agreed that we shouldn't keep a loaded gun in the house because of the baby."
Words clogged Amanda's throat. She screamed, "Your gun isn't loaded!"
"Well..." Evelyn dug her fingers into the back of her hair. "It worked out, right?" She let out a strained laugh. "Sure, it worked out. We're both fine. We're both just fine." She looked down at the pimp again.
Evelyn's decision to return to the force after having a baby is viewed as utterly bizarre. Slaughter works in other details about attitudes toward women in 1970s Atlanta that are not specific to policing: Women can't open checking accounts, apply for a credit card, or even rent an apartment without cosigning by a husband or father.
The racial division in the forcibly integrated police force is equally fascinating/horrifying:
There were pockets all over the city where the radios had little or no reception, but that wasn't the problem. A black officer was calling for backup, which meant the white officers were blocking the transmission by clicking the buttons on their mics. In the next hour, a white officer would call for help and the blacks would do the same. And then someone with the Atlanta Journal or Constitution would write an article wondering about the recent spike in crime."
It's a wonder that any crimes were solved in this era at all. The 1970s murders are only solved because Amanda and Evelyn ignore the harassment and abuse from the male officers in charge and place themselves in danger to seek out the culprit. Amanda's father would have kept her in line, but he has been temporarily relieved of his lofty position due to racially fueled politics. He has been in the force since Klan affiliation had been compulsory for all Atlanta Police Department members. Amanda is conflicted about carrying on her investigation with Evelyn, but the fact that the murder victims are girls and no one else cares about them spurs her on. The 1970s investigation is told in parallel with a related present-day murder investigation, and the mystery is complex and interesting. Will and Amanda's relationship is finally explained, and the revelations make me more eager to read the next installment in the series.
Source disclosure: I purchased this book.
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LibraryThing member brendajanefrank
5.0 out of 5 stars CAUTION: Impossible to Stop Reading, August 8, 2012
By Brenda Frank "Eclectic Reader" (McLean, Virginia) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Criminal (Hardcover)
Do NOT begin this book at night or when you don't have lots of free time. It is impossible
"Criminal" is probably better if you have previously read the Will Trent books in the series. Some very interesting and gripping facts are revealed that fill in earlier gaps. Wow! Karin Slaughter can really spin a tale!
To be more analytical, Slaughter's earlier novels involved more character development and exposition. "Criminal" is pure story, just crammed with plot.
The story fluctuates between 1974, the beginning of Amanda Wagner's law enforcement career, and the present, when Amanda is Will's supervisor and the head of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Special Criminal Apprehension Team. The contrast explains how Amanda had to be tough and effective to overcome the constant and prevalent sexual discrimination on the police force in Atlanta, Georgia. Since this review will NOT contain spoilers, I really can't say much about Will Trent and the story-line.
I've read all of Slaughter's Georgia, Grant County and Will Trent series, and found "Criminal" to be the most compelling. I just should have waited to open the book on a long plane trip.
By Brenda Frank "Eclectic Reader" (McLean, Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Criminal (Hardcover)
Do NOT begin this book at night or when you don't have lots of free time. It is impossible
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to put it down! I started it at bedtime and kept reading until 1 a.m. Essentially, I read during the next day and a half until it was finished - all 435 pages!"Criminal" is probably better if you have previously read the Will Trent books in the series. Some very interesting and gripping facts are revealed that fill in earlier gaps. Wow! Karin Slaughter can really spin a tale!
To be more analytical, Slaughter's earlier novels involved more character development and exposition. "Criminal" is pure story, just crammed with plot.
The story fluctuates between 1974, the beginning of Amanda Wagner's law enforcement career, and the present, when Amanda is Will's supervisor and the head of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Special Criminal Apprehension Team. The contrast explains how Amanda had to be tough and effective to overcome the constant and prevalent sexual discrimination on the police force in Atlanta, Georgia. Since this review will NOT contain spoilers, I really can't say much about Will Trent and the story-line.
I've read all of Slaughter's Georgia, Grant County and Will Trent series, and found "Criminal" to be the most compelling. I just should have waited to open the book on a long plane trip.
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LibraryThing member bjmitch
I've been reading Karin Slaughter's books and enjoying them forever it seems. Her newest, Criminal, is one that I found a little difficult to get into, but once I was caught up in the story I couldn't put it down. The characters are so well depicted that I simply had to find out both their
The background story is covered in sections from 1975 when women cops were a new phenomenon, and as such suffered endless rude comments and downright sexual assault from the men on the force. Male cops routinely took credit for what women did with no fear of reprisals for any of their mistreatment of females. Policewoman Amanda Wagner not only has the usual harrassment to put up with but also suffers from the fact that her father is a suspended VIP cop and member of the KKK. She has to prove herself even more than the other women on the force.
The other major character is Will Trent, agent for the GBI, who grew up as an orphan, knowing that his father had killed his mother and other women in a particularly brutal fashion. He finds out that his father has been released from prison, and now other young women are dying. His angst over his background and current situation, as well as his budding romance with a doctor gets a little old but he is a sympathetic character and you just hope he will come out of it.
Slaughter's books are definitely not for the squeamish. There were a few passages that even made me squirm, although I'm usually able to read this kind of thing okay. Having subscribed to her newsletter for some time now, I can imagine her glee at knowing she affects people's sensibilities so well. She's quite a character, and that comes through in her writing. Despite the subject matter, I laughed more than once.
Source: Amazon Vine. Recommended reading.
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background and what was going to happen in the present day. The story is set in Atlanta.The background story is covered in sections from 1975 when women cops were a new phenomenon, and as such suffered endless rude comments and downright sexual assault from the men on the force. Male cops routinely took credit for what women did with no fear of reprisals for any of their mistreatment of females. Policewoman Amanda Wagner not only has the usual harrassment to put up with but also suffers from the fact that her father is a suspended VIP cop and member of the KKK. She has to prove herself even more than the other women on the force.
The other major character is Will Trent, agent for the GBI, who grew up as an orphan, knowing that his father had killed his mother and other women in a particularly brutal fashion. He finds out that his father has been released from prison, and now other young women are dying. His angst over his background and current situation, as well as his budding romance with a doctor gets a little old but he is a sympathetic character and you just hope he will come out of it.
Slaughter's books are definitely not for the squeamish. There were a few passages that even made me squirm, although I'm usually able to read this kind of thing okay. Having subscribed to her newsletter for some time now, I can imagine her glee at knowing she affects people's sensibilities so well. She's quite a character, and that comes through in her writing. Despite the subject matter, I laughed more than once.
Source: Amazon Vine. Recommended reading.
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LibraryThing member KellyReeder
The best Slaughter has written. I felt like I was on roller coaster with each curve bringing me to the highly satisfying end.
LibraryThing member susanamper
An apt title for Karin Slaughter's 2012 entry in the Sara Linton Will Trent series. They seem to be bit players in this novel that focuses on a decades old murder linked to the orphanage in which Will grew up. The story is mostly about Amanda, Will's boss, and her partner Evelyn. That's not why I
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read these books. I also disliked the chapters shifting from present time to to past time (1974-75). It seems a lazy way to tell a story. I really am not interested in Amanda and wish not to read about her. Show Less
LibraryThing member mikedraper
The story takes place in two times. Part of the story goes on during 19975-75. In Atlanta, it is a time of racial unrest. The city's first black public safety commissioner is appointed. He replaces the white police administrators with blacks. There is a suit but during this time, many white police
Two gutsy white female officers demand to be treated equally. Amanda Wagner and Evelyn Mitchell. They become partners and are sent to a run down part of Atlanta where it is dangerous for women to be. They learn that there have been prostitutes that have gone missing but since their bodies haven't turned up yet, they get no help from officials. At this scene, Amanda gets into a serious confrontation with a pimp. The result is that she is looked on with more respect by her fellow officers.
In present day, in Atlanta, a man is released from prison and a co-ed goes missing.
Amanda is the supervisor for William Trent, a well respected agent at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. She assigns him to airport duty which is out of the general daily activity. They go around about this and end up at a children's home where Will was raised. Something there, changes the things Will thinks of and brings two cases together.
The story is so excellently told that I don't want to reveal plot but be prepared to take a ride through scary city and meet a group of well described characters who have a heck of a story to tell.
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officers take out there frustrations in any way they can, including against female police officers-who they feel should be at home with their families or doing secretarial work.Two gutsy white female officers demand to be treated equally. Amanda Wagner and Evelyn Mitchell. They become partners and are sent to a run down part of Atlanta where it is dangerous for women to be. They learn that there have been prostitutes that have gone missing but since their bodies haven't turned up yet, they get no help from officials. At this scene, Amanda gets into a serious confrontation with a pimp. The result is that she is looked on with more respect by her fellow officers.
In present day, in Atlanta, a man is released from prison and a co-ed goes missing.
Amanda is the supervisor for William Trent, a well respected agent at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. She assigns him to airport duty which is out of the general daily activity. They go around about this and end up at a children's home where Will was raised. Something there, changes the things Will thinks of and brings two cases together.
The story is so excellently told that I don't want to reveal plot but be prepared to take a ride through scary city and meet a group of well described characters who have a heck of a story to tell.
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LibraryThing member Twink
I was hooked on Karin Slaughter's writing from the first book, Blindsighted. The first six books were set in Grant County and featured the local sheriff and his wife, the local coroner. They're excellent crime/mystery books, with great plots and wonderful characters. In fact, it is the characters
Things move in real time in Slaughter's books. Her writing has segued to focus on another character from the Grant County books - Georgia Bureau of Investigation detective Will Trent. Slaughter's latest book Criminal is the seventh in the Trent series.
The question always arises with series books - can you read them as stand alones? Well, yes you could, but in my opinion you'd be missing out on some really great reading and a lot of backstory if you didn't start earlier on in the series.
In Criminal, a local college student goes missing and although this would normally fall into Will's lap, his boss Amanda pulls him off the case. The case bears marked similarities to a case from forty years ago - the case that launched Amanda's career. And both have blood ties to Will.....
Slaughter employs a great past and present narrative. In Criminal, we are finally get answers to the question of Will's murky past and his boss Amanda's interest in his life. And best of all, we get to know Amanda a whole lot better. I also really enjoyed Amanda's partner Evelyn. Although we know her in the present day books, the 1970's Evelyn had me laughing out loud, gasping at the treatment female officers were shown and cheering the pair of them on. Slaughter brings the 1970's to life, with attitudes and lifestyles faithfully reproduced.
The plotting is intricate, believable and gripping. Faint readers, be warned - the crimes are graphic. Crime fiction aficionados - this is a must read series.
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themselves that draw me back, over and over again.Things move in real time in Slaughter's books. Her writing has segued to focus on another character from the Grant County books - Georgia Bureau of Investigation detective Will Trent. Slaughter's latest book Criminal is the seventh in the Trent series.
The question always arises with series books - can you read them as stand alones? Well, yes you could, but in my opinion you'd be missing out on some really great reading and a lot of backstory if you didn't start earlier on in the series.
In Criminal, a local college student goes missing and although this would normally fall into Will's lap, his boss Amanda pulls him off the case. The case bears marked similarities to a case from forty years ago - the case that launched Amanda's career. And both have blood ties to Will.....
Slaughter employs a great past and present narrative. In Criminal, we are finally get answers to the question of Will's murky past and his boss Amanda's interest in his life. And best of all, we get to know Amanda a whole lot better. I also really enjoyed Amanda's partner Evelyn. Although we know her in the present day books, the 1970's Evelyn had me laughing out loud, gasping at the treatment female officers were shown and cheering the pair of them on. Slaughter brings the 1970's to life, with attitudes and lifestyles faithfully reproduced.
The plotting is intricate, believable and gripping. Faint readers, be warned - the crimes are graphic. Crime fiction aficionados - this is a must read series.
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LibraryThing member StarrReina
Amanda Wagner with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation supervises Will Trent, but there are deeper ties there that Amanda does her best to keep secret.
Slaughter pens the thriller throwing us knee-deep into a situation that has its own connections to a case thirty years old, one that rocked the
While Will battles demons of his past and tries to break free of his wife Angie, Sara—Will’s newest girlfriend—fights with herself over whether or not Will is worth the agony of heartbreak should Will leave her to go back to Angie.
Amanda brings the reader from the beginning, how the case that made her career was affecting the same now. And how Will is involved from the beginning, without even knowing it.
This is an absolute electrifying thriller that marks not only Amanda’s fight with being a woman on the force but can be compared to Slaughter fighting her way into a man’s ‘thriller-writing’ world. Slaughter definitely won the battle just as her character Amanda secured her position.
Suspenseful, terrifying, thrilling. A read you will be glad you picked up. Ten out of ten stars.
Reviewed by Starr Gardinier Reina, author of “One Major Mistake”
Slaughter pens the thriller throwing us knee-deep into a situation that has its own connections to a case thirty years old, one that rocked the
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female entrance into the man’s workplace.While Will battles demons of his past and tries to break free of his wife Angie, Sara—Will’s newest girlfriend—fights with herself over whether or not Will is worth the agony of heartbreak should Will leave her to go back to Angie.
Amanda brings the reader from the beginning, how the case that made her career was affecting the same now. And how Will is involved from the beginning, without even knowing it.
This is an absolute electrifying thriller that marks not only Amanda’s fight with being a woman on the force but can be compared to Slaughter fighting her way into a man’s ‘thriller-writing’ world. Slaughter definitely won the battle just as her character Amanda secured her position.
Suspenseful, terrifying, thrilling. A read you will be glad you picked up. Ten out of ten stars.
Reviewed by Starr Gardinier Reina, author of “One Major Mistake”
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LibraryThing member miyurose
I am a big fan of Will Trent, and this one goes back to his well-hidden roots. We also learn more about Amanda, and why she is so invested in Will’s well-being. In fact, Amanda’s story is probably the more enlightening of the two. We already know that Will’s upbringing sucked, and that his
I like Karin Slaughter’s writing, though I haven’t yet picked up her Grant County series. Sara (from that series) is still in Will’s life, but she has some difficulty dealing with what the books revelations are doing to him. To her credit, she sticks with him, and to his credit, he lets her, despite his basest instincts.
One thing that is great about this book is the different atmospheres. With part of the book taking place in the present and part of it in the mid-70s, the story lines just felt different. The steamy, sweaty, disgusting heat of that Atlanta summer just jumped off the page.
Will remains one of my favorite lead detectives, and I look forward to seeing where he goes next.
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father was a criminal. What we get that is more surprising is a softer side of Amanda. She’s relatively new on a police force that doesn’t yet know what to do with women who don’t spend all day typing. On top of that, her father is a major presence in her life, for better or worse. By making friends with other female officers and striking out on her own to investigate a case no one wants to acknowledge, she’s stepping way out of her comfort zone and possibly killing her budding career.I like Karin Slaughter’s writing, though I haven’t yet picked up her Grant County series. Sara (from that series) is still in Will’s life, but she has some difficulty dealing with what the books revelations are doing to him. To her credit, she sticks with him, and to his credit, he lets her, despite his basest instincts.
One thing that is great about this book is the different atmospheres. With part of the book taking place in the present and part of it in the mid-70s, the story lines just felt different. The steamy, sweaty, disgusting heat of that Atlanta summer just jumped off the page.
Will remains one of my favorite lead detectives, and I look forward to seeing where he goes next.
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LibraryThing member judithrs
Criminal. Karin Slaughter. 2012. I love this series! We finally find out what Will Trent’s childhood was like. The book switches between the present day and 1970s Atlanta. A college student is kidnapped; Will’s supervisor, Amanda, will not allow him to work the case. When they literally run
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into each other in the ruins of the orphanage that was Will’s childhood home, she is forced to let him know that his father is out of prison and suspected of kidnapping the college student. Details of the Atlanta Police Department during the days of the integration of women and Blacks is fascinating and horrifying as is the description of the crimes committed by Will’s father. Sara plays a secondary role in this book. Slaughter has managed to maintain the high quality of the previous books. She ends this one with several possibilities for some great plot complications in her next book Show Less
LibraryThing member thehistorychic
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Overall Rating: 5.00
Story Rating: 5.00
Character Rating: 5.00
Audio Rating: 4.00 (not part of the overall rating)
First thought when finished: That ending was just about perfect! That is exactly how I like my thrillers to end: one last turn right after you think you have it all figured
What I thought of the case: In Criminal Karin Slaughter leverages probably one of my least favorite plot tricks but makes it work in a way that blew me away: dual time lines (present and past). In the beginning I wasn't sure if I was going to like it but for this story it worked brilliantly. The modern-day case was reminiscent of the older case. Both of these cases were personal for
Will and Amanda so it added a layer of intensity. I enjoyed watching the timeline from the past unfold because it held so many layers: the roles of women in law enforcement in the 1970s, prejudices, friendships, and the thrill of figuring out your first major case. The things that Amanda and Evelyn went through to work the case were crazy scary and probably pretty close to an accurate portrayal of the 1970s. I kept wanting the story to flip back to that timeline whenever we were in the present. I wasn't as invested the case from the present day, other than to see how it unfolded with the case from the 1970s.
What I thought of the characters: This is my first Karin Slaughter book so I did not know anything about any of the characters in Criminal: Will, Sara, and Amanda. That being said, I felt immediately drawn to Amanda's story. I felt she was amazingly complicated and the job really defines her. I think learning about how hard she fought for where she was is what really made me go "WOW". I did enjoy Will and Sara too. I will be picking up the backlist in order to learn more about all of these characters. There is probably volumes I don't know and I can't wait to explore.
What I thought of the Audio: Narrated by Kathleen Early at running time of 15 hrs and 35 mins the audio of Criminal was very well done. I felt the pacing, emotions, and characters were all done in a way that never felt forced or rushed. I had a bit of a problem in the beginning with Will's "voice" but that quickly went away as the story progressed. Technically I did not have any problems with the ending of tracks and moving on to the next one. Criminal was a very good audio production overall.
Final Thoughts: If you are like me and never checked out Karin Slaughter, I am telling you to now! Criminal was a fantastic book!
Overall Rating: 5.00
Story Rating: 5.00
Character Rating: 5.00
Audio Rating: 4.00 (not part of the overall rating)
First thought when finished: That ending was just about perfect! That is exactly how I like my thrillers to end: one last turn right after you think you have it all figured
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out!What I thought of the case: In Criminal Karin Slaughter leverages probably one of my least favorite plot tricks but makes it work in a way that blew me away: dual time lines (present and past). In the beginning I wasn't sure if I was going to like it but for this story it worked brilliantly. The modern-day case was reminiscent of the older case. Both of these cases were personal for
Will and Amanda so it added a layer of intensity. I enjoyed watching the timeline from the past unfold because it held so many layers: the roles of women in law enforcement in the 1970s, prejudices, friendships, and the thrill of figuring out your first major case. The things that Amanda and Evelyn went through to work the case were crazy scary and probably pretty close to an accurate portrayal of the 1970s. I kept wanting the story to flip back to that timeline whenever we were in the present. I wasn't as invested the case from the present day, other than to see how it unfolded with the case from the 1970s.
What I thought of the characters: This is my first Karin Slaughter book so I did not know anything about any of the characters in Criminal: Will, Sara, and Amanda. That being said, I felt immediately drawn to Amanda's story. I felt she was amazingly complicated and the job really defines her. I think learning about how hard she fought for where she was is what really made me go "WOW". I did enjoy Will and Sara too. I will be picking up the backlist in order to learn more about all of these characters. There is probably volumes I don't know and I can't wait to explore.
What I thought of the Audio: Narrated by Kathleen Early at running time of 15 hrs and 35 mins the audio of Criminal was very well done. I felt the pacing, emotions, and characters were all done in a way that never felt forced or rushed. I had a bit of a problem in the beginning with Will's "voice" but that quickly went away as the story progressed. Technically I did not have any problems with the ending of tracks and moving on to the next one. Criminal was a very good audio production overall.
Final Thoughts: If you are like me and never checked out Karin Slaughter, I am telling you to now! Criminal was a fantastic book!
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LibraryThing member Hollandy2k
I just love the writing style of this thriller. I was really drawn into it.
LibraryThing member thehistorychic
Read for Review
Overall Rating: 5.00
Story Rating: 5.00
Character Rating: 5.00
Audio Rating: 4.00 (not part of the overall rating)
First thought when finished: That ending was just about perfect! That is exactly how I like my thrillers to end: one last turn right after you think you have it all figured
What I thought of the case: In Criminal Karin Slaughter leverages probably one of my least favorite plot tricks but makes it work in a way that blew me away: dual time lines (present and past). In the beginning I wasn't sure if I was going to like it but for this story it worked brilliantly. The modern-day case was reminiscent of the older case. Both of these cases were personal for
Will and Amanda so it added a layer of intensity. I enjoyed watching the timeline from the past unfold because it held so many layers: the roles of women in law enforcement in the 1970s, prejudices, friendships, and the thrill of figuring out your first major case. The things that Amanda and Evelyn went through to work the case were crazy scary and probably pretty close to an accurate portrayal of the 1970s. I kept wanting the story to flip back to that timeline whenever we were in the present. I wasn't as invested the case from the present day, other than to see how it unfolded with the case from the 1970s.
What I thought of the characters: This is my first Karin Slaughter book so I did not know anything about any of the characters in Criminal: Will, Sara, and Amanda. That being said, I felt immediately drawn to Amanda's story. I felt she was amazingly complicated and the job really defines her. I think learning about how hard she fought for where she was is what really made me go "WOW". I did enjoy Will and Sara too. I will be picking up the backlist in order to learn more about all of these characters. There is probably volumes I don't know and I can't wait to explore.
What I thought of the Audio: Narrated by Kathleen Early at running time of 15 hrs and 35 mins the audio of Criminal was very well done. I felt the pacing, emotions, and characters were all done in a way that never felt forced or rushed. I had a bit of a problem in the beginning with Will's "voice" but that quickly went away as the story progressed. Technically I did not have any problems with the ending of tracks and moving on to the next one. Criminal was a very good audio production overall.
Final Thoughts: If you are like me and never checked out Karin Slaughter, I am telling you to now! Criminal was a fantastic book!
Overall Rating: 5.00
Story Rating: 5.00
Character Rating: 5.00
Audio Rating: 4.00 (not part of the overall rating)
First thought when finished: That ending was just about perfect! That is exactly how I like my thrillers to end: one last turn right after you think you have it all figured
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out!What I thought of the case: In Criminal Karin Slaughter leverages probably one of my least favorite plot tricks but makes it work in a way that blew me away: dual time lines (present and past). In the beginning I wasn't sure if I was going to like it but for this story it worked brilliantly. The modern-day case was reminiscent of the older case. Both of these cases were personal for
Will and Amanda so it added a layer of intensity. I enjoyed watching the timeline from the past unfold because it held so many layers: the roles of women in law enforcement in the 1970s, prejudices, friendships, and the thrill of figuring out your first major case. The things that Amanda and Evelyn went through to work the case were crazy scary and probably pretty close to an accurate portrayal of the 1970s. I kept wanting the story to flip back to that timeline whenever we were in the present. I wasn't as invested the case from the present day, other than to see how it unfolded with the case from the 1970s.
What I thought of the characters: This is my first Karin Slaughter book so I did not know anything about any of the characters in Criminal: Will, Sara, and Amanda. That being said, I felt immediately drawn to Amanda's story. I felt she was amazingly complicated and the job really defines her. I think learning about how hard she fought for where she was is what really made me go "WOW". I did enjoy Will and Sara too. I will be picking up the backlist in order to learn more about all of these characters. There is probably volumes I don't know and I can't wait to explore.
What I thought of the Audio: Narrated by Kathleen Early at running time of 15 hrs and 35 mins the audio of Criminal was very well done. I felt the pacing, emotions, and characters were all done in a way that never felt forced or rushed. I had a bit of a problem in the beginning with Will's "voice" but that quickly went away as the story progressed. Technically I did not have any problems with the ending of tracks and moving on to the next one. Criminal was a very good audio production overall.
Final Thoughts: If you are like me and never checked out Karin Slaughter, I am telling you to now! Criminal was a fantastic book!
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LibraryThing member Rena613
Great book. I loved the background story for some of the main characters. It was interesting to read about Atlanta in the 1970's, though I hope the bad stuff was exaggerated for the story!
LibraryThing member LelandGaunt
"Sometimes it's criminal what a woman has to do", July 3, 2012
By Jim Munchel
This review is from: Criminal (Hardcover)
The title of my review was taken from the novel CRIMINAL by Karin Slaughter.
A literary tree was planted in her first thriller BLINDSIGHTED with the tangled roots of Sara Linton,
The twisted branches grew strong with the likes of Jeff's friend Lena Adams and an assortment of diseased characters feeding off the basis of Sara and Jeff's relationship.
From those branches grasping for a place in the heart of darkness bloom Will Trent, Faith Mithcell and Amanda Wagner,all an integral part of the mind of one of the finest mystery writers I have ever read.
Instead of delving into the plot(s) of CRIMINAL without giving any red herrings away or 'spoiler alerts' I wish to give my observations of what drives myself (in my opinion) and her readers to wait with controlled anticipation for her next thriller to be published.
If one is 'not' a Karin Slaughter novice then one knows about her ability to create such flesh and blood characters when something bad or evil happens to them your gut tightens and you are driven to continue reading and hope for a better outcome.
That is truly a rare gift!
IN CRIMINAL Ms. Slaughter weaves two mysteries together thirty five years apart.
1975 is re-imagined with all the sights, smells and everyday functions that only a great writer could accomplish.
From how women detectives were treated to how they interacted with each other.
Lastly, one of the most sastisfying endings of any thriller I have read in the past year!!!
Jim Munchel/Books A Million, Harrisburg, Pa.
Co-Manager Books
By Jim Munchel
This review is from: Criminal (Hardcover)
The title of my review was taken from the novel CRIMINAL by Karin Slaughter.
A literary tree was planted in her first thriller BLINDSIGHTED with the tangled roots of Sara Linton,
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small-town pediatrician and her ex husband Jeffrey Tolliver, sherriff of Heartsdale, Georgia.The twisted branches grew strong with the likes of Jeff's friend Lena Adams and an assortment of diseased characters feeding off the basis of Sara and Jeff's relationship.
From those branches grasping for a place in the heart of darkness bloom Will Trent, Faith Mithcell and Amanda Wagner,all an integral part of the mind of one of the finest mystery writers I have ever read.
Instead of delving into the plot(s) of CRIMINAL without giving any red herrings away or 'spoiler alerts' I wish to give my observations of what drives myself (in my opinion) and her readers to wait with controlled anticipation for her next thriller to be published.
If one is 'not' a Karin Slaughter novice then one knows about her ability to create such flesh and blood characters when something bad or evil happens to them your gut tightens and you are driven to continue reading and hope for a better outcome.
That is truly a rare gift!
IN CRIMINAL Ms. Slaughter weaves two mysteries together thirty five years apart.
1975 is re-imagined with all the sights, smells and everyday functions that only a great writer could accomplish.
From how women detectives were treated to how they interacted with each other.
Lastly, one of the most sastisfying endings of any thriller I have read in the past year!!!
Jim Munchel/Books A Million, Harrisburg, Pa.
Co-Manager Books
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LibraryThing member Conkie
Holy cow! Just finished this book and, well, just... holy cow!
As I made my way through this book, I thought it could possibly rate a 5; and when that happens, the book usually ends with 4-1/2 stars, being it's so difficult to maintain the tension and anticipation without some slippage. NOT SO
Be ready to take notes. Concentrate on those details. It will all be explained, pulled together, by the end. So much is revealed, that the minute I finished this book, I immediately wanted to listen to it again. Just so I could make sure I "got it all."
Sorry I won't expound further, it just wouldn't be kind; the story is too good to spoil.
For those audio listeners, Ms. Early also rates a "5" for her performance. Consistent characterization, enough tension without overdoing it... just, great.
For those of you concerned this story is part of a series; I don't believe you need, or must, read the series in order. I first jumped into this series, somewhere in the middle, and enjoyed that book so much, I went back to the beginning. It was well worth the effort, as Ms. Slaughter is a consistently excellent storyteller. Having said that, knowing the characters backgrounds does provide a deeper appreciation for this story, yet I don't believe the first-time reader can't fully appreciate its brilliance without the background.
*Sigh* What a great book!
As I made my way through this book, I thought it could possibly rate a 5; and when that happens, the book usually ends with 4-1/2 stars, being it's so difficult to maintain the tension and anticipation without some slippage. NOT SO
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HERE. Be ready to take notes. Concentrate on those details. It will all be explained, pulled together, by the end. So much is revealed, that the minute I finished this book, I immediately wanted to listen to it again. Just so I could make sure I "got it all."
Sorry I won't expound further, it just wouldn't be kind; the story is too good to spoil.
For those audio listeners, Ms. Early also rates a "5" for her performance. Consistent characterization, enough tension without overdoing it... just, great.
For those of you concerned this story is part of a series; I don't believe you need, or must, read the series in order. I first jumped into this series, somewhere in the middle, and enjoyed that book so much, I went back to the beginning. It was well worth the effort, as Ms. Slaughter is a consistently excellent storyteller. Having said that, knowing the characters backgrounds does provide a deeper appreciation for this story, yet I don't believe the first-time reader can't fully appreciate its brilliance without the background.
*Sigh* What a great book!
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LibraryThing member Kappadeemom
I love all of Karin Slaughter's book..a Georgia writer! Love this book in particular because of the description of 1970's Atlanta..brought back many memories from being a child. Love learning the backstory of Slaughter's characters!
LibraryThing member msphotogirl
The story was interesting. At times I thought the past story (Amanda and Evelyn in the 1970's) over powered the rest of the story. It took until the very end to have some questions answered. And some questions I didn't need answering because they were obvious. I also feel if this is you're first
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story of the Will Trent series that the author doesn't do a great job of informing you of all the characters. I would probably listen to my in the series but I'm not going to rush out and buy them. Show Less
LibraryThing member debavp
Although a bit choppy and “mushy” at times, the “what is Amanda hiding?” was handled nicely and made for an interesting read. But there is a nagging thought of is there a hidden agenda here with Sarah’s sexuality—she was traumatically raped as a med student and while that may have
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played into her relationship and reconciliation with Jeffrey, her sexual behavior with Will seems a bit odd. Like there is a dark side to Sarah that we are just beginning to see. Show Less
LibraryThing member gpangel
Criminal by Karin Slaughter is a 2012 publication.
Wowza! I was making great progress with this series, but got sidetracked somewhere along the way, but hopefully, I can get back on track now.
This is an amazing installment in this series and might be one of the best so far.
Will and Amanda’s
This story explains how and why Amanda knows Will so well, and explains what exactly went down with Will’s parents.
I will never think of Amanda in the same way again after reading this installment. Karin Slaughter did an amazing job of building suspense, and giving us a much better and deeper understanding of the conflicted and flawed characters we have come to care about.
The attention to details, especially in describing the climate and atmosphere of the 1970’s, was impressive.
The Will and Angie saga is also on the menu and Sara is caught in the middle as Will struggles with his past and how to move forward with Sara. These characterizations never cease to amaze me!
The revelations and shockwave come slowly at first, but the last quarter of the book had me spellbound. The final chapter holds a jaw dropping twist that left me in complete shock. I can’t wait to see how everyone deals with the fallout from here on out.
This is an awesome series!
4.5 stars
Wowza! I was making great progress with this series, but got sidetracked somewhere along the way, but hopefully, I can get back on track now.
This is an amazing installment in this series and might be one of the best so far.
Will and Amanda’s
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backstories are examined as we trip back in time to the mid-seventies when Will’s father is making a name for himself, and not in a good way. This story explains how and why Amanda knows Will so well, and explains what exactly went down with Will’s parents.
I will never think of Amanda in the same way again after reading this installment. Karin Slaughter did an amazing job of building suspense, and giving us a much better and deeper understanding of the conflicted and flawed characters we have come to care about.
The attention to details, especially in describing the climate and atmosphere of the 1970’s, was impressive.
The Will and Angie saga is also on the menu and Sara is caught in the middle as Will struggles with his past and how to move forward with Sara. These characterizations never cease to amaze me!
The revelations and shockwave come slowly at first, but the last quarter of the book had me spellbound. The final chapter holds a jaw dropping twist that left me in complete shock. I can’t wait to see how everyone deals with the fallout from here on out.
This is an awesome series!
4.5 stars
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LibraryThing member Olivermagnus
This story, part of the Will Trent/Sara Linton series, begins in 1974 Atlanta, and alternates between that time period and the present. In 1974 we meet young Amanda Wagner, as well as young Evelyn Mitchell, Faith's mother and the focus of the last book of the series, Fallen. Georgia Bureau of
I loved this book and it was one of my favorites. That being said, I don't recommend anyone read it who is not already familiar with these characters. The very in-depth back story of Amanda and Evelyn is probably of more interest to long time fans who already know Amanda. The author has devoted a great deal of time to filling in the blank spots of the main character. I was also filled with nothing but sympathy for the pioneering women of the 1970s who tried to break into jobs formerly held only by men. As a woman of the same generation who did something similar, I almost wept remembering some of that treatment.
I've recently been rereading the Will Trent/Sara Linton series in audio and think the books keep getting better and better. I had to laugh at some of the incidents in this book, especially during the 1974 parts. There is a lot of violence in this book, especially toward the women who are killed, but I think the author does a great job of making you sympathetic to the main characters. She knows how to construct a good crime story filled with characters who are flawed and damaged, as well as evil. I'm looking forward to the next book of the series, Unseen.
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Investigation agent, Will Trent, is ordered not to investigate the disappearance of a female college student, which only tends to pique his curiosity more. He learns that his immediate supervisor, Amanda Wagner, has been withholding information from him. His father, a convicted killer, was released from prison two months ago. Will has only seen pictures of his father, his trial taking place when Will was only a child. But as disturbed as he is knowing his father is out of prison, he's more alarmed by the apparent similarities between the missing students and the women his father killed. I loved this book and it was one of my favorites. That being said, I don't recommend anyone read it who is not already familiar with these characters. The very in-depth back story of Amanda and Evelyn is probably of more interest to long time fans who already know Amanda. The author has devoted a great deal of time to filling in the blank spots of the main character. I was also filled with nothing but sympathy for the pioneering women of the 1970s who tried to break into jobs formerly held only by men. As a woman of the same generation who did something similar, I almost wept remembering some of that treatment.
I've recently been rereading the Will Trent/Sara Linton series in audio and think the books keep getting better and better. I had to laugh at some of the incidents in this book, especially during the 1974 parts. There is a lot of violence in this book, especially toward the women who are killed, but I think the author does a great job of making you sympathetic to the main characters. She knows how to construct a good crime story filled with characters who are flawed and damaged, as well as evil. I'm looking forward to the next book of the series, Unseen.
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LibraryThing member shazjhb
Excellent book
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2012-07-03
ISBN
1846057973 / 9781846057977
Other editions
Criminal (The Will Trent Series) by Karin Slaughter (Paperback)
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