This is my first Karin Slaughter book. It was unnecessarily long, especially the second half, but I still really liked it. Cleverly written with tons of little twists and turns. It’s super graphic/violent, so don’t listen if that’s not you’re cup of tea.

Loved the book! Definitely keeps you interested. I loved the narrator as well and was totally absorbed.

Didn’t grab my attention, it wasn’t nearly as good as her other books. I was a bit disappointed

Just ok. Didn’t grab my attention. I had a hard time coming back to finish it.

Brilliant book— intense — couldn’t put it down— narrator did awesome job!!

Great book! Very graphic (almost too graphic) very well written story. It really put me on edge, just knowing it really could happen. It was definitely worth the purchase.

The first have the book had me going.... by second half, I was constantly checking the time left and felt it really druuuuug out. Narrator was awesome!

AMAZING!! Amazing author, amazing narrator. I have terrible debilitating ADD, & these Karin Slaughter books keep me absorbed 100%. So refreshing

Good read and great direction. Will definitely pick up another Slaughter book.

This book was actually recommended to me by a friend. I was not disappointed! Great story from start to finish. The narrator was spectacular. This was my first Karen slaughter book, but definitely won't be the last!

This book was awesome. I never heard a story or situation like what this story tells

So much happens in the first half of the book, it’s surprising to think there’s another half of the story! Great narrator and great book!

Her best! Loved it!!!

Karin Slaughter never fails! This book was so good I wanted to finish it but took my time and enjoyed the mystery, intrigue and emotional rollercoaster of emotions this read brings out. The lNarrator is/was GREAT! A must read...I love love the long ones

Kept me on the edge of my seat! Could not put it down!

I was not surprised once. Just grossed out. When it wasn’t describing disgusting acts in vivid detail it was boring. I don’t mind disturbing scenes but at least let there be a big pay out at the end. I’m not sure what the point of this book was. I did like the two main characters and their dynamic, but yeah I wish I never read this.

I normally don’t read books like this but I’ve been in a reading slump so I decided to read something I usually wouldn’t. I was pleasantly surprised! The book was really good and kept my attention the whole time. Although I did feel the story kind of dragged on at the end of the book

Excellent read! So many twists and turns

Loved this book! Couldn’t stop listening to it!

Every single one of these stories, and this narrator are all amazing! I love this author and narrator so much. I search them out for all of their content and publishing. I highly recommend this along with all of the other series!

I like this author, but this book left my with real creepy feeling.

This book was great! However it did start a little slow and was hard to keep track of all the characters at the beginning but I still really enjoyed it! Like other reviewers said, it’s definitely a little graphic but that didn’t really bother me

I loved this book!

Much too graphic for my taste.

I predicted the ending halfway through. The book kept me interested, but didn’t give me the rush I was looking for.

Very good and fast read

I have been in a reading slump and this didn’t disappoint. My mouth was dropped open at a couple of the twist! Can’t wait to read more of her books!

Absolutely loved. Karin Slaughter never misses

Great listen/read. Many parts left me speechless…. Definitely the one book that had me gasping, almost sick to my stomach but such a good book!!!!

Talented author but material far too graphic. Storyline was predicable and had me rolling my eyes over and over. I would have abandoned this book midway through when it started getting particularily dark but I can’t seem to leave a book unfinished. I don’t usually feel very strongly about a book but this one was far too gruesome/disturbing.

Couldn’t get past the narrator. So bland and monotone. Couldn’t get past first 20 minutes.

This book got me hooked on Karin slaughter initially I couldn’t put it down

I got really wrapped up into this book. Some surprising twists in this book. I really like the narrator I need to find more that she reads

This book was outstanding. It kept me on edge and I couldn't quit listening. The narrator did a fantastic job.

My favorite read this year.

Once again, Will Trent did it again along with Sera, Amanda and Faith, well even Angie. I just love the characters in this series. Very unpredictable and dark but furry at the same time. I don't know how this author comes up with this kind of ideas but unless you are sensitive to some gruesome graphics, it is a great book. As a healthcare provider who works at acute hospitals, the graphics do not bother me.

This was an extremely well written book. Believable characters..I am a fan of murder mysteries..but, I will say the very graphic details in this book gave me nightmares. The book says "some things you just can't un-see". Well,you can't unhear them either. With all the current news regarding sex trafficking, I found this particularly disturbing.

Just when you think you knew your spouse, and everything falls apart, you find out who he truly is. Good story but crazy, do your hear me. Paul an OCD freak married Claire. He faked his death and that's when all things hidden came to the light. Finds out old Paul had a whole secret life. He went around abducting pretty women torturing them, killing them, having sex with them all while recording it. He had a huge client list to include the police, the mayor and overseas contacts, that paid huge amounts to do the same. Claire had no idea. Paul raped his sister lydia and was present when his father killed their other sister, Julia. The said thing is the cop who killed their sister, was the ome over the case, and knew all along. The betrayal and foolery done in this book. Chile this book, had me on edge till the end. Whew, Karin Slaughter this one's a winner. #book40of2019 #bookworm #whatsnext #highlyrecommended #pleaseread

Wonderful book, listening easy.

This was my second Karin Slaughter book. I was hooked from beginning until end. Once I kept thinking it was over I looked down and saw there was so much left! Throughly impressed!

I enjoy Karin Slaughter books. This one was easy for me to predict but I enjoyed it anyway.

Was a little long and at one point wanted to give up. Glad I didn't.

She is one of the best writers of this genre. Her style is captivating.

I loved this book. It made me cry and laugh and was a pleasure to listen to

A great book, my husband liked it as well. The narrator is EXCELLENT. Tempted to say she made the book better.

Good read/ great listen.... at times redundant with the over exaggerated questions asked over and over again... a bit anti climatic with the ending but overall a good read.

It started out interesting but it wasted too much time on never ending conversations at crucial times. There were times when life and death should have propelled the characters into meaningful resolutions! I think it would have been better in a shorter version

Loved loved loved this book. Would definitely recommend it!

I love Karen Slaughter this book kept my interest the entire time.

I really liked this book, however it was somewhat predictable.

A bit long, yet kept my interest. Would recommend!!

Lengthy book that just got boring after awhile. I didn't finish it because it kind of drones on and on. I think the story could have been shortened by at least half. I felt information we already had was spoon fed to the reader over and over. Won't read another book from this author.

Such a great book!!!! This is my first Karin Slaughter novel! Can't wait to read another one!

This is a MUST read!!! If you like suspense, this is it!! I have read all of her books. Check out the Grant County series. SO good!

Really good book, very graphic and disturbing but compelling. Horrible to think that one person can commit such atrocities against another. The narrator did a really good job as well?

Very good, albeit a bit graphic re sexual torture. Kept me listening and engaged to the end. Very good narrator.

this book is not for everyone, but I enjoyed it! definitely different......

Very good book. Story line is not for the faint of heart, very graphic.

Loved listening to this! It was a bit disturbing, which was expected. The twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat. The narrator was really good as well. It was a nice surprise to have the extra book about Julia at the end. My first Karin Slaughter book and I will be back for more!

This was a great thriller. The narrator was very good, I am now listening to all her books. People need to read the summary and genre a little better before they download something. (Those who hated it)

This is the most vile thing I've ever started listening to. I stopped a third of the way in, horrified that people were actually promoting this trash and giving it good ratings. I wish I could unhear the part I did listen to. It saddens me that the society I live in considers this to be entertainment. If you like excruciatingly graphic sexual violence, torture, and murder, well have at it. Negative stars.

Awesome story and narrator. Had a hard time putting it down.

Not enjoyable book. Torture of women disturbing and unnecessary. Author goes into too much detail and drags the story out. Painful.

I enjoyed this book. Good strong charters, twists

i really liked this book, twisted, developed and well done. narrator great to. was upset when it ended!

Excellent. Was hooked the whole book. Hated to turn it off. Excellent narrator.

Story is great but the audio version is a little anniying

Love this book! So many twists and turns and perfectly developed characters.

I didn't enjoy this book. I found the descriptions of torture of women misogynistic and disgusting. Unnecessary. Not intelligent.

Love this book!! Narrator is great, too!! Five stars for both

The book and narrator were amazing! Definitely going to listen to more of this author!!

Wow..... I hadn't read through the description very well before beginning this book so it was unexpected to say the least. But once it began there was no way I could stop listening. It felt as though I was on the edge of my seat listening the entire time. Although explicit and gory, I would recommend this to any thriller reader!

Narration was awesome! And I was completely hooked on the book from the first word.

Amazing book by an amazing author! Everything Karin Slaughter writes is amazing!

Great pacing! This book will hook you. The psycho's antics hover very near the edge of gratuitous sensationalism but Ms. Erly's reading is so accomplished, the reader is compelled to keep going. All in all, a great book that shines a big light on an underacknowledged danger for women.

Great read! Very detailed and suspenseful! Narrator does a wonderful job!

Love the book, stayed up late listening all night! However the narrator pronounces all "w" words with the sound of "wh" drives me crazy, it's just one of my pet peeves.

Great read! A lot of details that give the full picture from beginning to end! Left me fulfilled!

Very very good!I definitely recommend...good twist at the end and in the middle very good

Horrible listen- painfully badly written-repetitive and unbelievable

I loved this book, but I am careful about recommending it to my friends. The book is definitely not for everyone. It can be very disturbing at times, but once I got into the story I had to see it to the end. It was hard to stop listening. That said, after hearing this story I need something much lighter for my next audio book to balance the scale.

Great read. So descriptive and full of surprises. Great ending.

Creepy as hell.... I like creepy as hell. It even made me stop speeding to work, cuz I wanted to keep listening to it!

Disturbingly great book. Loved it. Very engrossing and fast paced, disturbing but only because the characters were so well defined! Highly recommend.

I loved this book - couldn't stop listening!! However.....it's VERY dark. The material is not for everyone - it's just brutal. I should mention that I loved the way she ended the book with the beginning of the original manuscript. Very creative. Hard to listen to knowing what's going to happen though....

just so good. like Lisa scottoline on steroids. so many times I laughed, was horrified and cried

This book was gripping and thought-provoking. A bit long at times, but I can understand that the author was trying to develop the characters fully. Yes, it was scary at times, but this "stuff" does happen. The book made me appreciate my life and children all the more.

Enjoyed how the story was spinned and told but when things got way too graphic, it actually got a little boring. Great narration.

The content of this story is vile. The story is so disturbing I can't understand what kind of a person could think this up then devote the time to write 20 hours worth of a story like this. And it's not like you hear some terrible, horrific scene and then the book takes you through the journey of solving the crime. No. This book is 20 hours of non-stop horrible scenes of torture and degradation of women told in detail. I have finally had to stop listening. What kind of person could think up such things and then devote an entire book to describing them? If you have the stomach for listening to endless scenes of women being raped tortured and killed over and over and over, let me also point out that the plot is so thin, the characters unbelievably stupid as they find themselves hunting down the bad guy and taking no measures to protect themselves when it's obvious they are walking right into a situation where they are in danger. It's as bad as the old horror films when the victims stupidly run right into the place they should not be. I'm no prude and have read many award-winning books where're story centers on one horrific scene and the fallout from it (e.g. The Kite Runner). This is not that book. It's a book for people with a fetish for this stuff. It's that really awful internet porn you know probably exists but you couldn't bear to even try to find it. It's 20 hours of terrible, unthinkable things happening to women over and over. The one point the book makes that is worth note - you can't un-know things. That's true. I now have horrific images in my mind that will never go away.

Unbelievable but a fun read EXCEPT it was too gory, much too gory.

Couldn't put it down! Great book with lots of twists. Kept me thinking.

This book was amazing!!! I just couldn't stop listening. little scary but again amazing!!!!

The title is a little misleading, as there is nothing "pretty" about this book. If you're looking for a dark and twisted storyline, this is the book for you. This is a horror/thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Some parts are extremely graphic and not for the faint of heart. All in all, I really enjoyed this read and will recommend to a friend.

This is the best book!!!! The story is scary and believable and suspense filled and really kept me listening. I had to sit in my car after I arrived at my destination because I just couldn't shut it off. The readers voice was perfect. Perfect touch of southern drawl just when needed. I have everyone I know downloading and either reading or listening to this book.

Although the book is suspenseful, people need to be aware that this is a very graphic and violent book. I am a 33 year old adult woman who had nightmares after listening to this book. I agree with another review I read here: I found myself questioning the author re the motives. Again: fast and suspenseful read, but be aware that this story line is frightening!

I also couldn't stop listening to this audiobook. That wasn't necessarily a good thing though. It wasn't as if the writer was profound and several of her sentences seemed trite. Instead, I found myself sucked in by the increasingly mortifying levels of hell the author kept summoning and then outdoing. I kept questioning if I would be better off as a human if I stopped listening, but the book got so utterly twisted that I needed to keep listening in hopes of experiencing some redemption and relief from the emotional shock. I'm not sure if the ending was enough of an antidote for the horrible places this book took me. I wasn't prepared for the images now burned in my brain. Hearing this book was like having my soul raped. If you're into that sort of thing, go for it! :)

This book definitely was a thriller and had you guessing on what was next.

I couldn't stop listening!! Such a great story line!

this was a very difficult book to listen to. i found myself questioning the author's motives for even putting this content out in the world. perhaps it is important to be reminded of the horrors that can occur, but with such detail is questionable to me. Why?i do wish i had never read it, but once in, i tend to have to continue reading, if only for a little slave from a just ending or to understand better a larger purpose. mostly i believe this is a damaging text not necessary to indulge in.

What a great read. This book had me on the edge of my seat.