Why read The Silent Wife?

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The gripping No. 1 Sunday Times crime thriller She runs

A woman runs alone in the woods. She convinces herself she's safe.

He watches

But a predator is watching from the shadows. Waiting for the perfect moment to attack.

He waits

They thought they caught him. But another victim has…

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1 author picked The Silent Wife as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Andrew Welsh-Huggins

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I'm a huge fan of Karin Slaughter and especially her Will Trent series; along with Michael Connelly, I think she writes the most compelling and accurate "warts and all" police procedurals today. This book, about a serial rapist who has eluded law enforcement's notice for years, bears all the Slaughter hallmarks: a dark, dark plot; deeply researched medical procedure and scenes; razor-sharp dialogue; and gripping narrative.

From Andrew's 3 favorite reads in 2024.