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Grant County #4-6
A Grant County Collection: Indelible / Faithless / Skin Privilege - Beyond Reach
Indelible
When medical examiner Sara Linton and police chief Jeffrey Tolliver take a trip away from the small town of Heartsdale - an escape from all the pressures which complicate their relationship - it should be a straightforward weekend at the beach. But they decide to take a detour via Jeffrey's hometown and things go violently wrong when Jeffrey's best friend Robert shoots dead an intruder who breaks into his house.
Jeffrey and Sara are first on the scene and Jeffrey's keen to clear his friend's name, but for Sara things aren't so simple. The sear marks around the bullet-hole don't tally with Robert's story. Robert's wife, Jessie, is incoherent and confused. And when Jeffrey appears to change the crime scene, Sara no longer knows who to trust.
Twelve years later, Sara and Jeffrey are caught up in a shockingly brutal attack which threatens to destroy both their lives. But they're not random victims. They've been targeted. And it seems the past is catching up with both of them ...
Faithless
There are many ways to die. But some are more terrifying than others ...
A walk in the woods takes a sinister turn for police chief Jeffrey Tolliver and medical examiner Sara Linton when they stumble across the body of a young girl. Incarcerated in the ground, all the initial evidence indicates that she has, quite literally, been scared to death.
But as Sara embarks on the autopsy, something even more horrifying comes to light. Something which shocks even Sara. Detective Lena Adams, talented but increasingly troubled, is called in from vacation to help with the investigation - and the trail soon leads to the neighbouring county, an isolated community, and a terrible secret ...
Skin Privilege - Beyond Reach
Lena Adams has spent her life struggling to escape her past. She has only unhappy memories of Reece, the small town which nearly destroyed her. She's made a new life for herself as a police detective in Heartsdale, a hundred miles away - but nothing could prepare her for the violence which explodes when she is forced to return. A vicious murder leaves a young woman incinerated beyond recognition. And Lena is the only suspect.
When Heartsdale police chief Jeffrey Tolliver, Lena's boss, receives word that his detective has been arrested, he has no choice but to go to Lena's aid - taking with him his wife, medical examiner Sara Linton. But soon after their arrival, a second victim is found. The town closes ranks. And both Jeffrey and Sara find themselves entangled in a horrifying underground world of bigotry and rage - a violent world which shocks even them. A world which puts their own lives in jeopardy. Only Jeffrey and Sara can free Lena from the web of lies, betrayal and brutality that has trapped her. But can they discover the truth before the killer strikes again?
When medical examiner Sara Linton and police chief Jeffrey Tolliver take a trip away from the small town of Heartsdale - an escape from all the pressures which complicate their relationship - it should be a straightforward weekend at the beach. But they decide to take a detour via Jeffrey's hometown and things go violently wrong when Jeffrey's best friend Robert shoots dead an intruder who breaks into his house.
Jeffrey and Sara are first on the scene and Jeffrey's keen to clear his friend's name, but for Sara things aren't so simple. The sear marks around the bullet-hole don't tally with Robert's story. Robert's wife, Jessie, is incoherent and confused. And when Jeffrey appears to change the crime scene, Sara no longer knows who to trust.
Twelve years later, Sara and Jeffrey are caught up in a shockingly brutal attack which threatens to destroy both their lives. But they're not random victims. They've been targeted. And it seems the past is catching up with both of them ...
Faithless
There are many ways to die. But some are more terrifying than others ...
A walk in the woods takes a sinister turn for police chief Jeffrey Tolliver and medical examiner Sara Linton when they stumble across the body of a young girl. Incarcerated in the ground, all the initial evidence indicates that she has, quite literally, been scared to death.
But as Sara embarks on the autopsy, something even more horrifying comes to light. Something which shocks even Sara. Detective Lena Adams, talented but increasingly troubled, is called in from vacation to help with the investigation - and the trail soon leads to the neighbouring county, an isolated community, and a terrible secret ...
Skin Privilege - Beyond Reach
Lena Adams has spent her life struggling to escape her past. She has only unhappy memories of Reece, the small town which nearly destroyed her. She's made a new life for herself as a police detective in Heartsdale, a hundred miles away - but nothing could prepare her for the violence which explodes when she is forced to return. A vicious murder leaves a young woman incinerated beyond recognition. And Lena is the only suspect.
When Heartsdale police chief Jeffrey Tolliver, Lena's boss, receives word that his detective has been arrested, he has no choice but to go to Lena's aid - taking with him his wife, medical examiner Sara Linton. But soon after their arrival, a second victim is found. The town closes ranks. And both Jeffrey and Sara find themselves entangled in a horrifying underground world of bigotry and rage - a violent world which shocks even them. A world which puts their own lives in jeopardy. Only Jeffrey and Sara can free Lena from the web of lies, betrayal and brutality that has trapped her. But can they discover the truth before the killer strikes again?
1000 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2009
About the author
Karin Slaughter
139 books93.6k followersKarin Slaughter is one of the world’s most popular storytellers. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty- five novels, including the Edgar nominated COP TOWN and standalone novels PRETTY GIRLS and FALSE WITNESS. An international bestseller, Slaughter is published in 120 countries with more than 40 million copies sold across the globe. PIECES OF HER, based on her novel, debuted at #1 worldwide on Netflix as an original series in 2022. Her bestselling thriller series, Will Trent, is now a television and streaming sensation in its 4th season. THE GOOD DAUGHTER will soon be a limited series starring Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy, and further projects are currently in development for film/TV. Karin Slaughter is the founder of the Save the Libraries project—a nonprofit organization established to support libraries and library programming. A native of Georgia, she lives in Atlanta.
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October 21, 2014
I was very disappointed with Skin Privilege, especially after having read Coptown, which I loved. The beginning, with the malpractice suit, is quite good. We understand the reasons why Sara did what she did, but also why these people are suing her. Great explanation of what these lawsuits actually do: strip rural communities of basic medical facilities. The marriage of Sara and her cop husband is good again, which is a bit boring for us readers. But I had real trouble with Lena, the tough as nails latina cop, who always gets herself into trouble. How can a woman like that still be so manipulated by that horrendous boyfriend? And why, given that he is so evil, does he still protect her? The psychology of the characters is not well worked out, which makes the plot ridiculous. Lena's uncle is sentimental, and her mother plain ridiculous. The evil characters are just that, evil. I really hope Slaughter will continue combining controversial themes in thriller format. Sara is cool, dump the others or turn them into believable human beings.
October 7, 2018
A good read. Some horrific scenes. I thought that the story line was weak.
May 21, 2026
Well written set of books; what an unexpected finale - didn’t see that coming
May 31, 2026
a definite page turner.
Well…..certainly a few twists and unexpected turns!! Loved the characters. And it kept me in suspense all the way through, I didn’t see the ending coming!
Well…..certainly a few twists and unexpected turns!! Loved the characters. And it kept me in suspense all the way through, I didn’t see the ending coming!
March 21, 2013
Skin Privilege was a gripping story throughout. I found myself wanting to read more & more to see what happens next. It was one of those edge of my seat moments, with many surprising twists. The way it's written, in Karin's usual descriptive dialogue makes you feel like you are right there with the characters. It's a hard book to put down! The only thing I was a little disappointed in was the ending - or at least, the last chapter, after all the gripping story & build up, twists & turns!"
June 23, 2013
I had to skim through this book to finish it as the novel dragged on and on.
July 6, 2013
Fantastic series! I could not read each book fast enough!
August 6, 2014
Skin Privilege was great, carried it everywhere and good twists and turns
March 5, 2016
Could not read the Grant County books fast enough. Could finish one in a day. Loved that it was set in Georgia in familiar places and settings. Not great literature but thoroughly enjoyed it.
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