Karin Slaughter | FAITHLESS

Plot (via Goodreads):

The victim was buried alive in the Georgia woods—then killed in a horrifying fashion. When Sara Linton and Jeffrey Tolliver stumble upon the body, both become consumed with finding out who killed the pretty, impeccably dressed young woman. And for Sara and Jeffrey, a harrowing journey begins, one that will test their own turbulent relationship and draw dozens of lives into the case.

Lena Adams is one of them. A Grant County detective for years, she has her own reasons for being drawn to this case and a fierce drive to see justice done. For these three people, who have each seen the darkest side of human nature, the body of the murdered girl is but the first in a series of shocking and sordid revelations.

Now, as Jeffrey and Sara narrow the field of suspects, they must confront their own doubts and indiscretions, while Lena Adams sees herself reflected in the frightened eyes of a battered woman who may be the key figure in the case. As Faithless builds to a stunning and unforgettable climax, Karin Slaughter masterfully brings together strands of interlocking lives, family secrets, and hidden passions with one astounding truth: the identity of a killer who is more evil and dangerous than anyone could have guessed.

Review:

Okay, time to get real. This one wasn't my favorite case in the series, but it was still fantastic. Does that make sense? Like, I love being around Jeffrey and Sara again and living the Grant County life, but the case started off wonderfully and then as I got farther into it, it kind of got weird on me. Not that it wasn't easy to follow, just that I felt like Karin Slaughter really dove into her imagination building this one. I will say as the book continued, I did get more into it, but I was still eager for more in the series. If I could, I would've made this book number four in the series and Indelible number five, but have no fear because the best is yet to come.

Rating: 4.5/5