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Mystery · 2009 · R

Fractured

by Karin Slaughter

A home invasion, a woman fighting for her life — and the detective who has to make sense of the aftermath

Discover second book in the gripping Will Trent series, from the Sunday Times bestselling crime and thriller author. 'Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivalled' MICHAEL CONNELLY 'One of the boldest thriller writers working today!' TESS GERRITSEN Now a major TV Series on Disney+ ----------- When Atlanta housewife Abigail Campano comes home one afternoon, she walks into a nightmare. A broken window, a bloody footprint on the stairs and her teenage daughter lying dead on the landing, a man standing over her with a knife. The struggle which follows changes Abigail's life forever. Now, in the

For17+GenreMysteryLength480 pagesRead time~12.5 hoursCommunity ratings0

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Violence

Very heavy

Extreme graphic violence including murder and assault; Slaughter depicts violence against women in sustained detail

Language

A lot

Strong language throughout

Sexual Content

Barely any

Minimal sexual content

Substance Use

Some

Some substance use

Emotional Intensity

A lot

The psychological aftermath of violence and its effects on survivors and investigators

What this book is about

The second Will Trent novel opens with a home invasion and a woman who kills an attacker to protect herself. The investigation reveals layers of violence, secrets, and a case that becomes more disturbing the deeper it goes. Karin Slaughter's crime thrillers are known for their graphic violence — particularly violence against women — and the psychological depth of her characters. Not for sensitive readers; Slaughter does not soften her subject matter.

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Extreme graphic violence against women

Disturbing crime depicted in procedural detail

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