Karin Slaughter is an American crime writer. She has written 24 novels, which have sold more than 40 million copies and have been published in 120 countries.

Reviews from Goodreads:

Kisscut (2002) Another great read… Very serious storyline hard to read very gut wrenching … Overall, a decent mystery and suspense tale. … Her books are gritty psychological thrillers that keep you hanging til the very last! …. Major 5 stars for this novel by Karin Slaughter ...

A Faint Cold Fear (2003) Many threads, all entangled leaving no clear suspect til near the end. Good story lines, Lena the significant character in this book… Kept me guessing til the end...

Faithless, (2005) Brilliant plotting, relentless suspense, raved the Washington Post. “A new synonym for terror,” crowned the Detroit Free Press. The critics agree: no one writes suspense like Karin Slaughter … Well deserved 5 stars from this happy reader.