About the Author

Karin Slaughter is the "New York Times" and #1 internationally bestselling author of numerous thrillers, including "Cop Town, Unseen, Criminal, Fallen, Broken, Undone, Fractured, Beyond Reach, Triptych, " "Faithless, "and the e-original short stories Snatched and Busted. She is a native of Georgia."

Reviews

Praise for the crime fiction of Karin Slaughter

"Karin Slaughter is one of the best crime novelists in America."--"The Washington Post"

"Crime fiction at its finest."--Michael Connelly

"An absolute master."--"Chicago Tribune"

"Slaughter writes with a razor. . . . Better than Cornwell can ever hope to be."--"The Plain Dealer"

"Slaughter will have you on the edge of your seat."--"Seattle Post-Intelligencer"

"One of the boldest thriller writers working today."--Tess Gerritsen

"Will both delight and surprise even the jaded suspense fan."--Associated Press
Advance praise for "Cop Town"

"Much more than a thriller . . . Karin Slaughter's unforgettable female characters, and stunning evocation of time and place, make "Cop Town" one of the most powerful and moving reads of recent memory. . . . A masterpiece."--Kathryn Stockett

Praise for the crime fiction of Karin Slaughter

"Karin Slaughter is one of the best crime novelists in America."--"The Washington Post"

"Crime fiction at its finest."--Michael Connelly

"An absolute master."--"Chicago Tribune"

"Slaughter writes with a razor. . . . Better than Cornwell can ever hope to be."--"The Plain Dealer"

"Slaughter will have you on the edge of your seat."--"Seattle Post-Intelligencer"

"One of the boldest thriller writers working today."--Tess Gerritsen

"Will both delight and surprise even the jaded suspense fan."--Associated Press
Advance praise for "Cop Town"

"Karin Slaughter is simply one of the best thriller writers working today, and "Cop Town "shows the author at the top of her game--relentless pacing, complex characters, and gritty realism, all set against the backdrop of a city on the edge. Slaughter's eye for detail and truth is unmatched. . . . I'd follow her anywhere."--Gillian Flynn

"Stunning . . . In Karin Slaughter's first stand-alone novel, she breaks new ground with this riveting story of two young police officers trying to stop a serial killer targeting cops. Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivaled among thriller writers and if you haven't yet read her, this is the moment."--Michael Connelly

"A masterpiece . . . Much more than a thriller . . . Karin Slaughter's unforgettable female characters and stunning evocation of time and place make "Cop Town" one of the most powerful and moving reads of recent memory."--Kathryn Stockett

Praise for the crime fiction of Karin Slaughter

"Karin Slaughter is one of the best crime novelists in America."--"The Washington Post"

"Crime fiction at its finest."--Michael Connelly

"An absolute master."--"Chicago Tribune"

"Slaughter writes with a razor. . . . Better than Cornwell can ever hope to be."--"The Plain Dealer"

"Slaughter will have you on the edge of your seat."--"Seattle Post-Intelligencer"

"One of the boldest thriller writers working today."--Tess Gerritsen

"Will both delight and surprise even the jaded suspense fan."--Associated Press
"Sly . . . compulsively readable . . . [one of] the summer's best thrillers."--"O: The Oprah Magazine"
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""Cop Town "proves Karin Slaughter is one of America's best writers. . . . She pulls her readers into a twisted tale of mystery and keeps them fascinated from start to finish."--"The Huffington Post"
"Intense . . . engrossing . . . evocative . . . [Karin Slaughter's] first stand-alone novel [has] a gritty, action-packed plot and strong, believable characters."--Associated Press
"Slaughter graphically exposes the rampant racism, homophobia, and misogyny of cop culture in the 1970s. . . . Winning leads, the retro setting, and a riveting plot make this one of Slaughter's best."--"Booklist "(starred review)
"Superb . . . explosive . . . ["Cop Town"] is sure to win over readers new to Slaughter's work while reminding old fans of her enormous talent."--"Library Journal "(starred review)
"Evocative writing . . . amazing characters . . . with edge-of-your-seat suspense and a riveting plot . . . Slaughter's first stand-alone book is a knockout."--"RT Book Reviews"
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"Scintillating . . . Slaughter does her usual fine job of exploring intriguingly troubled characters."--"Publishers Weekly"
"Karin Slaughter is simply one of the best thriller writers working today, and "Cop Town "shows the author at the top of her game--relentless pacing, complex characters, and gritty realism, all set against the backdrop of a city on the edge. Slaughter's eye for detail and truth is unmatched. . . . I'd follow her anywhere."--Gillian Flynn
"Stunning . . . In Karin Slaughter's first stand-alone novel, she breaks new ground with this riveting story of two young police officers trying to stop a serial killer targeting cops. Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivaled among thriller writers and if you haven't yet read her, this is the moment."--Michael Connelly
"A masterpiece . . . Much more than a thriller . . . Karin Slaughter's unforgettable female characters and stunning evocation of time and place make "Cop Town" one of the most powerful and moving reads of recent memory."--Kathryn Stockett
"Karin Slaughter is simply one of the best thriller writers working today, and "Cop Town "shows the author at the top of her game--relentless pacing, complex characters, and gritty realism, all set against the backdrop of a city on the edge. Slaughter's eye for detail and truth is unmatched. . . . I'd follow her anywhere."--Gillian Flynn
""Cop Town "proves Karin Slaughter is one of America's best writers. . . . She pulls her readers into a twisted tale of mystery and keeps them fascinated from start to finish."--"The Huffington Post"
"Stunning . . . In Karin Slaughter's first stand-alone novel, she breaks new ground with this riveting story of two young police officers trying to stop a serial killer targeting cops. Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivaled among thriller writers and if you haven't yet read her, this is the moment."--Michael Connelly
"Compulsively readable . . . will have your heart racing."--"O: The Oprah Magazine"
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"Intense . . . engrossing . . . evocative . . . [Karin Slaughter's] first stand-alone novel [has] a gritty, action-packed plot and strong, believable characters."--Associated Press
"Slaughter graphically exposes the rampant racism, homophobia, and misogyny of cop culture in the 1970s. . . . Winning leads, the retro setting, and a riveting plot make this one of Slaughter's best."--"Booklist "(starred review)
"Superb . . . explosive . . . ["Cop Town"] is sure to win over readers new to Slaughter's work while reminding old fans of her enormous talent."--"Library Journal "(starred review)
"Evocative writing . . . amazing characters . . . with edge-of-your-seat suspense and a riveting plot . . . Slaughter's first stand-alone book is a knockout."--"RT Book Reviews"
" "
"Scintillating . . . Slaughter does her usual fine job of exploring intriguingly troubled characters."--"Publishers Weekly"
"A masterpiece . . . Much more than a thriller . . . Karin Slaughter's unforgettable female characters and stunning evocation of time and place make "Cop Town" one of the most powerful and moving reads of recent memory."--Kathryn Stockett
Karin Slaughter is simply one of the best thriller writers working today, and"Cop Town"shows the author at the top of her game relentless pacing, complex characters, and gritty realism, all set against the backdrop of a city on the edge. Slaughter s eye for detail and truth is unmatched. . . . I d follow her anywhere. Gillian Flynn
"Cop Town"proves Karin Slaughter is one of America s best writers. . . . She pulls her readers into a twisted tale of mystery and keeps them fascinated from start to finish. "The Huffington Post"
Stunning . . . In Karin Slaughter s first stand-alone novel, she breaks new ground with this riveting story of two young police officers trying to stop a serial killer targeting cops. Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivaled among thriller writers and if you haven t yet read her, this is the moment. Michael Connelly
Compulsively readable . . . will have your heart racing. "O: The Oprah Magazine"
""
Intense . . . engrossing . . . evocative . . . [Karin Slaughter s] first stand-alone novel [has] a gritty, action-packed plot and strong, believable characters. Associated Press
Slaughter graphically exposes the rampant racism, homophobia, and misogyny of cop culture in the 1970s. . . . Winning leads, the retro setting, and a riveting plot make this one of Slaughter s best. "Booklist "(starred review)
Superb . . . explosive . . . ["Cop Town"] is sure to win over readers new to Slaughter s work while reminding old fans of her enormous talent. "Library Journal "(starred review)
Evocative writing . . . amazing characters . . . with edge-of-your-seat suspense and a riveting plot . . . Slaughter s first stand-alone book is a knockout. "RT Book Reviews"
""
Scintillating . . . Slaughter does her usual fine job of exploring intriguingly troubled characters. "Publishers Weekly"
A masterpiece . . . Much more than a thriller . . . Karin Slaughter s unforgettable female characters and stunning evocation of time and place make "Cop Town" one of the most powerful and moving reads of recent memory. Kathryn Stockett"