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The Kept Woman (Will Trent, #8)

Karin Slaughter
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The Kept Woman (Will Trent, #8)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Karin Slaughter

The Kept Woman (Will Trent, #8)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

461

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Atlanta, Georgia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter follows Special Agent Will Trent as he investigates the brutal murder of an ex-cop. This case entangles him in a web of personal and professional challenges. The narrative intertwines themes of crime, corruption, and hidden secrets, offering a gripping exploration of the investigator's world.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

105,123 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter is praised for its intense and gripping plot, well-developed characters, and emotional depth. However, some readers find the pacing uneven and the violence excessive. The narrative intricately ties personal and professional stakes, ensuring an engaging thriller, but not all elements resonate universally.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Kept Woman (Will Trent, #8)?

Fans of gripping and intense crime thrillers will relish The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter. Ideal for readers who appreciate the dark complexity of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl and the detailed procedural elements in Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch series, this novel offers a deep dive into intricate plots and well-developed characters.

4.3

105,123 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

461

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Atlanta, Georgia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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