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The Last Widow
by Karin Slaughter
The Last Widow by Karin Slaughter is the 9th book in the Will Trent series. I have had this one on my shelf for a few months but I put off reading it just so that way I can pick up book 10, The Silent Wife right after, and not have to wait. In this installment, Will Trent is with his girlfriend Sara Linton at her family’s house. They work together and more often than not, live together. However, the afternoon is interrupted by an explosion nearby. Sara and Will race to the scene. However, the scene is not exactly what they expected and Sara is kidnapped. No one knows who took her and more importantly, why. Will, his partner Faith, and the rest of the GBI will stop at nothing to see her rescued.
Karin Slaughter’s books always start off with a massive event or crime and the pace never slows after that. Needless to say, when you pick up one of these books, chances are you won’t be putting it down until it’s over. As always we have our familiar characters like Sara, Will, Faith, and Amanda. But we also get more familiar with secondary characters as well. For instance, Sara’s parents and Sara’s sister. Sara’s mother fears for her and takes her frustration out on Will. The emotion felt by each character is very well done.
We already know that Sara is smart and strong. She has been through so much trauma already. However, she takes strength to a whole new level in this book. No matter what situation she is in she still cares for people and will give them medical attention no matter who they are or what they have done. I really admire her character. I really need to go back and read The Grant series to see her beginning. However, it will be difficult to read without Will.
Now, I have reviewed Karin Slaughter’s books before and I always need to say that these books are not for the faint of heart. Karin Slaughter is known for the gritty and gruesome details. So be warned these books contain rape scenes, murder details, and much more. I find her work realistic. She doesn’t try to soften the blow and I think that is what makes her crime thrillers so great. As always, 5 out of 5 stars.
Karin Slaughter’s books always start off with a massive event or crime and the pace never slows after that. Needless to say, when you pick up one of these books, chances are you won’t be putting it down until it’s over. As always we have our familiar characters like Sara, Will, Faith, and Amanda. But we also get more familiar with secondary characters as well. For instance, Sara’s parents and Sara’s sister. Sara’s mother fears for her and takes her frustration out on Will. The emotion felt by each character is very well done.
We already know that Sara is smart and strong. She has been through so much trauma already. However, she takes strength to a whole new level in this book. No matter what situation she is in she still cares for people and will give them medical attention no matter who they are or what they have done. I really admire her character. I really need to go back and read The Grant series to see her beginning. However, it will be difficult to read without Will.
Now, I have reviewed Karin Slaughter’s books before and I always need to say that these books are not for the faint of heart. Karin Slaughter is known for the gritty and gruesome details. So be warned these books contain rape scenes, murder details, and much more. I find her work realistic. She doesn’t try to soften the blow and I think that is what makes her crime thrillers so great. As always, 5 out of 5 stars.