The Good Daughter

The Good Daughter
By Karin Slaughter 
William Morrow, 2017. 515 pages. Mystery.

Twenty-eight years ago, Charlotte and Samantha Quinn's happy small-town family life was torn apart by a terrifying attack on their family home. It left their mother dead. It left their father -- Pikeville's notorious defense attorney -- devastated. And it left the family fractured beyond repair, consumed by secrets from that terrible night. Twenty-eight years later, and Charlie has followed in her father's footsteps to become a lawyer herself -- the ideal good daughter. But when violence comes to Pikeville again -- and a shocking tragedy leaves the whole town traumatized -- Charlie is plunged into a nightmare. Not only is she the first witness on the scene, but it's a case that unleashes the terrible memories she's spent so long trying to suppress. Because the shocking truth about the crime that destroyed her family nearly 30 years ago won't stay buried forever.

Those familiar with Ms. Slaughter's works will know they are not for the faint of heart. The Good Daughter is no different. Featuring dynamic family drama, vehement violence, and stomach-churning suspense, The Good Daughter is a total page turner (though you might be looking at some of pages through the fingers you are using to shield yourself from fear) with strong characters and stronger storylines. This is the perfect read for anyone who enjoys a gritty crime drama, and who isn't scared of a little gore. 

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