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Mystery · 2006 · R

Triptych

by Karin Slaughter

Michael Ormewood investigates a murder—and the case connects to Will Trent in ways neither can see yet.

For17+GenreMysteryLength448 pagesRead time~12.4 hoursCommunity ratings0

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What's in this book, at a glance — five things readers want to know before they start.

Violence

Very heavy

Serial murder with graphic crime scenes; the victims' experiences depicted

Language

A lot

Strong language

Sexual Content

A lot

Sexual content—some assault depicted

Substance Use

Some

Some social drinking

Emotional Intensity

Very heavy

Will Trent's dyslexia and how he hides it as the series' central character detail; the murder's darkness; the two investigators' convergence

What this book is about

Detective Michael Ormewood catches a murder case that is connected to a serial killer from years ago. Will Trent—GBI agent with dyslexia who hides it—is investigating in parallel. Triptych is the first Will Trent novel—one of the most acclaimed crime thriller series of the past twenty years, with BookTok readers loving both the Will Trent books and the TV adaptation.

Notes for sensitive readers

Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Graphic crime scenes—Slaughter does not soften violence

Sexual assault depicted

Strong language

Will Trent's dyslexia—central and moving character detail

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