Faithless by
Karin Slaughter
hbk out July 05
Published by Century
at £14.99
Walking in the woods and arguing, Sarah Linton, medical examiner and Jeffrey
Tolliver, police chief, stumble across the body of a dead girl who has been left to die
in a box in the ground. A terrifying death. But when Sarah conducts the autopsy,
something even more disturbing is revealed. Detective Lena Adams, Jeffrey's
troubled colleague, is called in from her vacation to help with the investigation but
Lena soon finds elements to the case that are uncomfortably close to home.
Meanwhile, on the personal front, Sarah and Jeffrey have to deal with the
consequences of his earlier infidelity and consider whether they have a future
together. A compelling story where Slaughter tackles big issues without
compromising the drive and cohesion of the narrative. Vigorous writing and
characters that we look forward to meeting again, whose flaws and insecurities attract
our empathy. Excellent.
(
Cath Staincliffe
author of the popular Sal Kilkenny mysteries and the series creator of TV Blue Murder)
Faithless by
Karin Slaughter
