We Are All Guilty Here

Karin Slaughter is an American crime writer. She has published over 25 novels, all in the crime and/or crime thriller genre. Slaughter grew up in Georgia, where many of her novels are set. She began a degree in literature at Georgia State University, but ultimately dropped out of her program before graduation. She went on to launch her authorial career without a formal education, penning her debut novel Blindsighted (2001) in just three months. Since its original publication, this title has been translated into almost 30 languages and has received several awards, including the Crime Writers’ Association’s Dagger Award shortlist for “Best Thriller Debut” of 2001. Blindsighted immediately established Slaughter in the literary world, and won her a widespread following.

Slaughter is best known for her Will Trent and Grant County Series. The Will Trent Series includes the titles Triptych (2006), Fractured (2008), Undone (2009), Broken (2010), Fallen (2011), Criminal (2012), Unseen (2013), The Kept Woman (2016), The Last Widow (2019), The Silent Wife (2020), After That Night (2023), and This is Why We Lied (2024). This series has also been adapted into an ABC television production. Slaughter’s Grant County Series includes the titles Blindsighted (2001), Kisscut (2002), A Faint Cold Fear (2003), Indelible (2004), Faithless (2005), and Beyond Reach (2007).