Fifteen years ago Sara Linton was raped. It changed her life forever. Three years ago Sara was working in ED when a young woman with severe inuries came in. As Sara battles to save her life the woman whispers to her that she was raped, and asks Sara to stop the man from hurting other women. Sara is determined to keep this promise, even if it means opening up old wounds for herself and her loved ones. 

Karin Slaughter does it again, what a read! I've been a fan of this series from the start, and although we're at book number 11 now it isn't showing any signs of slowing down. Keep them coming I say! 

This book starts with the civil case of Dani Cooper, and yet another reminder that more often than not people with money are able to buy their way out of facing consequences for their actions. From the off set as a reader I was incredibly frustrated with this, and had an instant and deep seated dislike of the accused and his family. I know that this uber rich protection is something that exists in the real world and it makes my blood boil. So from the very beginning of the book I was really rooting for Sara and Will to nail these guys. 

The story unfolds a little differently this time than we usually see, with most of the investigation being done off the books. I liked that this meant things not following the usual pattern, at least in the early stages, and that the team had to try and find a way to get around the money that was protecting the group of people suspected. The crimes at the centre of the story are incredibly disturbing, and as more details unfold things become more and more sickening. Karin Slaughter does a fantastic job of conveying the severity of the crimes and the destruction caused by them without being overly graphic, which is masterful. 

In terms of characters it's safe to say that Sara, Will and Faith are all pretty well developed already, but as always there is still forward movement with them all which is good to see. I think there could be some interesting developments in the works for Faith in coming books based of some of the events in this one, which is a brilliant way to keep the series alive. 

All up I have no criticism of this. The book had me gripped from start to finish. I highly recommend for anyone who loves a crime novel. 

Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK for an arc in exchange for an honest review. 

Trigger Warnings: Rape, sexual violence, domestic abuse