Gosh, what a story this is, dramatic, powerful, and so incredibly addictive. The Good Daughter is a standalone novel from Karin Slaughter. 28 years ago, as murder tore apart their family in a small town in North Georgia, one girl fled while the other stayed behind; in 2017 another act of violence threatens the family once more. From the very first page my whole attention was captured and kept prisoner until I had reached the end, and even now my thoughts still pop and burn. We start in 1989, and within a short time I found my body tensing, I was almost in fight or flight mode myself. I couldn't stop reading, each sentence branded my minds eye, and I could clearly see the drama as it unfolded in front of me. This really is clever writing, dots start to join up, creating a sinuous, convincing storyline. Even if thoughts of suspicion are already present, the impact of what is to come still breaks with intensity. The Good Daughter is a breathtaking whammy of a read, pure escapism at its best, and I can highly recommend it! ~ Liz Robinson
July 2017 Book of the Month and eBook of the Month.
The stunning No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling thriller from the critically acclaimed author.One ran. One stayed. But who is...the good daughter?Twenty-eight years ago, Charlotte and Samantha Quinn's childhoods were destroyed by a terrifying attack on their family home. It left their mother dead. It left their father - a notorious defence attorney - devastated. And it left the family consumed by secrets from that shocking night.Twenty-eight years later, Charlie has followed in her father's footsteps to become a lawyer. But when violence comes to their home town again, the case triggers memories she's desperately tried to suppress. Because the shocking truth about the crime which destroyed her family won't stay buried for ever...Praise for the Number One bestselling author:'Passion, intensity, and humanity' Lee Child'I'd follow her anywhere' Gillian Flynn'One of the boldest thriller writers working today' Tess Gerritsen'Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivalled' Michael Connelly'A writer of extraordinary talents' Kathy Reichs'Fiction doesn't get any better than this' Jeffery Deaver'A great writer at the peak of her powers' Peter James'Karin Slaughter has - by far - the best name of all of us mystery novelists' James Patterson'With heart and skill Karin Slaughter keeps you hooked from the first page until the last' Camilla Lackberg'It's big, dark, rich, satisfying, and bloody - like a perfectly cooked steak' Stuart MacBride.