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Blindsighted (Grant County, #1)

Karin Slaughter
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Blindsighted (Grant County, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Karin Slaughter

Blindsighted (Grant County, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

418

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Grant County, Georgia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter is a crime thriller introducing medical examiner Dr. Sara Linton and police chief Jeffrey Tolliver. Set in Grant County, Georgia, they investigate a brutal murder and struggle to catch a serial killer. The novel explores themes of violence, forensic science, and justice, with a focus on the protagonist’s personal and professional challenges.

Dark

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.2

121,610 ratings

80%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter is a gripping thriller praised for its intense suspense and compelling characters. Critics commend Slaughter's intricate plotting and vivid descriptions, though some found the graphic violence overwhelming. Its strong sense of place and complex protagonists make it a standout in the crime genre despite its dark content.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Blindsighted (Grant County, #1)?

Readers who relish gritty, psychologically intense thrillers akin to Thomas Harris' The Silence of the Lambs or Tess Gerritsen's The Surgeon will be captivated by Karin Slaughter's Blindsighted. Ideal for those who appreciate complex characters and dark, gripping plots in crime fiction.

4.2

121,610 ratings

80%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

418

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Grant County, Georgia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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