Author: Karin Slaughter
Series: Will Trent #12
Publisher: William Morrow
Narrator: Kathleen Early
Genre: Mystery/Thrillers
Format: Kindle ARC
No. of pages: 464
Date of Publication: August 20, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars
DESCRIPTION:
Everyone here is a liar, but only one of us is a killer…
A secluded cabin retreat
For GBI investigator Will Trent and medical examiner Sara Linton, McAlpine Lodge seems like the ideal getaway to celebrate their honeymoon. Set on a gorgeous, off-the-grid mountaintop property, it’s the perfect place to unplug and reconnect. Until a bone-chilling scream cuts through the night.
A murderer in their midst
Mercy McAlpine, the manager of the Lodge, is dead. With a vicious storm raging and the one access road to the property washed out, the murderer must be someone on the mountain. But as Will and Sara investigate the McAlpine family and the other guests, they realize that everyone here is lying….Lying about their past. Lying to their family. Lying to themselves.
Who killed Mercy McAlpine?
It soon becomes clear that normal rules don’t apply at McAlpine Lodge, and Will and Sara are going to have to watch their step at every turn. Trapped on the resort, they must untangle a decades-old web of secrets to discover what happened to Mercy. And with the killer poised to strike again, the trip of a lifetime becomes a race against the clock…
MY THOUGHTS:
Will Trent, an investigator for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), is on his honeymoon with his wife, Sara Linton. Despite the challenges posed by Sara’s demanding job as a medical examiner, they seek respite at a secluded mountain retreat. However, their idyllic vacation is shattered by a chilling scream one night.
The retreat’s manager, Mercy McAlpine, is revealed to be the source of the scream and has subsequently been found murdered. Given the three-year hiatus since the publication of a Will Trent thriller, readers anticipated a compelling narrative. Karin Slaughter delivers on this expectation, presenting a dysfunctional family that clings to their lodge for reasons that remain unclear.
As the story unfolds, readers gain insights into the McAlpine family dynamics. Mercy’s marriage to her husband was tumultuous, marked by infidelity and emotional turmoil. They had an adult son who was grappling with his own challenges. Mercy’s father had suffered a crippling accident, leading to years of anger directed towards her. The family’s dynamics were deeply troubled, and Will and Sara soon discover that each member harbors secrets and lies.
Trust becomes a rare commodity as Will and Sara grapple with the complexities of the case. The pursuit of the truth becomes arduous, and the revelation of Mercy’s murder exposes a web of deceit within the family.
Throughout the series, Will Trent has endured a tumultuous past, leaving him emotionally scarred at times. His recent marriage to Sara has provided a glimmer of hope and healing. Faith, Will’s partner, plays a pivotal role in his ability to manage his cases effectively.
This latest installment in the series is a captivating read. Readers who have not read the preceding books will not be lost, as Will Trent’s complex past and personal struggles are seamlessly integrated into the narrative. The portrayal of Will’s newlywed life and Faith’s significant influence on his case-solving abilities adds depth and emotional resonance to the story.
Karin Slaughter’s writing continues to captivate readers, and the prospect of more books in this series fills us with anticipation.
Many thanks to William Morrow and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
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