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Will Trent #2
Fractured
When Atlanta housewife Abigail Campano comes home unexpectedly one afternoon, she walks into a nightmare. A broken window, a bloody footprint on the stairs and, most devastating of all, the horrifying sight of her teenage daughter lying dead on the landing, a man standing over her with a bloody knife. The struggle which follows changes Abigail's life forever.
When the local police make a misjudgement which not only threatens the investigation but places a young girl's life in danger, the case is handed over to Special Agent Will Trent of the Criminal Apprehension Team - paired with detective Faith Mitchell, a woman who resents him from their first meeting.
But in the relentless heat of a Georgia summer, Will and Faith realise that they must work together to find the brutal killer who has targeted one of Atlanta's wealthiest, most privileged communities - before it's too late...
When the local police make a misjudgement which not only threatens the investigation but places a young girl's life in danger, the case is handed over to Special Agent Will Trent of the Criminal Apprehension Team - paired with detective Faith Mitchell, a woman who resents him from their first meeting.
But in the relentless heat of a Georgia summer, Will and Faith realise that they must work together to find the brutal killer who has targeted one of Atlanta's wealthiest, most privileged communities - before it's too late...
388 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2008
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Karin Slaughter
102 books75.9k followersKarin Slaughter is the author of more than twenty instant NEW YORK TIMES bestselling novels, including the Edgar–nominated COP TOWN and standalone novels THE GOOD DAUGHTER, PRETTY GIRLS, and GIRL, FORGOTTEN. She is published in 120 countries with more than 40 million copies sold across the globe. PIECES OF HER is a #1 Netflix original series starring Toni Collette. The Will Trent Series is on ABC (and streaming on Hulu in the U.S and Disney+ internationally). THE GOOD DAUGHTER and FALSE WITNESS are in development for film/tv. Slaughter is the founder of the Save the Libraries project—a nonprofit organization established to support libraries and library programming. A native of Georgia, she lives in Atlanta.
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September 12, 2017
Start a book, call it Fractured
Murder, mayhem, someone's captured
Pressure builds, Trashcan battered
2 of series, questions answered
Writing, plot, clearly mastered
Valued reading, Karin Slaughtered
Murder, mayhem, someone's captured
Pressure builds, Trashcan battered
2 of series, questions answered
Writing, plot, clearly mastered
Valued reading, Karin Slaughtered
July 2, 2020
"Everyone had a reason for everything they did, even if that reason was sometimes stupidity."
A young girl is found brutally murdered. A mother who kills the alleged murderer. A missing girl. A scandalous and gruesome mess. It’s going to take one special individual to solve this crime: enter Will Trent.
Fractured, is a dark and gruesome mystery/thriller featuring Will Trent and Faith Martin.
The second installment of the series introduces Will Trent’s new partner, Faith Martin. Faith is a smart and dynamic character. I loved how she and Will played off each other, and I am looking forward to seeing how their working relationship and tentative friendship progress.
Will has a personal connection to the case in more ways than one, making him especially vulnerable. I enjoyed seeing this side of him.
Overall, Fractured is another great addition to the series. The case is dark and embodies many different levels of disgustingness. I am always fascinated by the little clues that Slaughter weaves in that fall right over my head, and this book was no exception. It’s not as good as book one, Triptych, but still very good. Angie's character makes only a few appearances, which was fine by me! The moments featuring Betty the dog made me smile.
Onto book 3!
A young girl is found brutally murdered. A mother who kills the alleged murderer. A missing girl. A scandalous and gruesome mess. It’s going to take one special individual to solve this crime: enter Will Trent.
Fractured, is a dark and gruesome mystery/thriller featuring Will Trent and Faith Martin.
The second installment of the series introduces Will Trent’s new partner, Faith Martin. Faith is a smart and dynamic character. I loved how she and Will played off each other, and I am looking forward to seeing how their working relationship and tentative friendship progress.
Will has a personal connection to the case in more ways than one, making him especially vulnerable. I enjoyed seeing this side of him.
Overall, Fractured is another great addition to the series. The case is dark and embodies many different levels of disgustingness. I am always fascinated by the little clues that Slaughter weaves in that fall right over my head, and this book was no exception. It’s not as good as book one, Triptych, but still very good. Angie's character makes only a few appearances, which was fine by me! The moments featuring Betty the dog made me smile.
Onto book 3!
May 13, 2017
Will Trent!!! I LOVE THIS GUY!!! My heart goes out to him, I want to hug him, comfort him, heck I want to adopt him!!! Oh yeah, and the book was very good as well. I'm hooked on Will and this series!!
October 15, 2015
I really need to write my reviews before starting my next book. I get distracted and I forget to come back. At the moment I am distracted with book #3 in this series and I love it so far!!
Fractured was another fantastic read. I found the plot to be just as engaging as I did in book #1 and the characters continue to intrigue me. Karin Slaughter writes her characters in such a way that she gives you slivers of their personalities, bits and pieces of their pasts and how each character connects to the other and then she twists each of them in a way you might not expect. For me it just keeps my imagination ticking. I love it!
One of the characters that I am finding myself enjoying is Will’s boss Amanda Wagner, deputy director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s. She is disliked but respected. She is that type of woman who could chew you up and spit you out. She is hard and rather rigid. I felt anxious when she was around Will. She always tested him, his strengths and his weaknesses. She had the ability to raise him up and the ability to tear him apart. But there was no mistaking that she was also his protector.
We see a different side of Special Agent Will Trent in this one. With every layer that is peeled away my heart swells a little more. He really is an amazing and lovable man. He is awkward and a bit socially inept. There is something in him that drives his intensity and his craziness. He has this sixth sense with his surroundings and the people who cross his path and this continues to pique my curiosity as to who he really is.
Added to this series is Faith Mitchell who is a cop that ends up being Will’s partner. I wonder what will develop between them. She is strong willed and not a person to just roll over or walk away from a challenge. She doesn’t coddle Will and that is a good thing. I look forward to what’s to come with her.
I don’t want to say much about the plot for fear of giving something away. But in Fractured the plot centers on teenagers, strained families and pain no parent should be faced with. Teenagers are faced fitting in and finding their way. Life can be so confusing and one bad choice can be so destructive.
When the horror hits, everyone and everything comes in to question. Who do you believe and who do you trust? I had my YUCK moments and my EWW moments.
A lot happens on Peachtree Street! Looking forward to more of this series and finding out every little bit about this guy Will Trent!!
I was going to end my review without mentioning Angie Polaski but for better or worse she is someone whose is deeply connected to Will. I understand why she is part of his life but she doesn’t deserve to be, at least anymore. I don’t like her at all.
March 9, 2023
My wife has told me that due to the violence and gore in Undone (the third book in the Will Trent series), she has stopped reading Will Trent books, and she won't allow me to read any more Will Trent books.
May 21, 2021
I think it is important that I am upfront when writing this review about the fact that I am both in the middle of a reading slump that has been on and off or month and I am in the middle of a cross-country move. I feel like it is very likely that both of these things affected how I felt about the book and my ability to focus on it. So, you might want to take my review with a grain of salt.
Key things that I felt when reading this:
- I enjoyed the first Will Trent Book better.
- It was a decent book, but far from my favorite Slaughter book. But, not my least favorite, either.
- I do enjoy Slaughter and her characters so I will be continuing this series.
- There was a lot of jumping around between characters and storylines and I got lost at a few points.
- With that last bullet point, I go back to my warning paragraph and the fact that there were many distractions in my life at the time of reading so this is likely not any fault of the book or Slaughter.
- Slaughter writes about pedophiles a lot.
- As usual, with Slaughter, a gory thriller.
If you have enjoyed other Slaughter books you know what you are getting into here. There may be twists and turns, but no surprises with the way she writes. So, Slaughter fans can read with confidence. Those with queasy stomachs and who cannot focus may want to steer clear (in the second case, at least until you can focus!)
Key things that I felt when reading this:
- I enjoyed the first Will Trent Book better.
- It was a decent book, but far from my favorite Slaughter book. But, not my least favorite, either.
- I do enjoy Slaughter and her characters so I will be continuing this series.
- There was a lot of jumping around between characters and storylines and I got lost at a few points.
- With that last bullet point, I go back to my warning paragraph and the fact that there were many distractions in my life at the time of reading so this is likely not any fault of the book or Slaughter.
- Slaughter writes about pedophiles a lot.
- As usual, with Slaughter, a gory thriller.
If you have enjoyed other Slaughter books you know what you are getting into here. There may be twists and turns, but no surprises with the way she writes. So, Slaughter fans can read with confidence. Those with queasy stomachs and who cannot focus may want to steer clear (in the second case, at least until you can focus!)
July 17, 2016
Fractured by Karin Slaughter is a 2008 publication.
This second book in the Will Trent series, is a complicated case involving the death of an unpopular girl, and the kidnapping of her affluent friend, Emma.
Will finds himself feeling a little off his game when it comes to light that he and Emma’s father have a shared history and Will must work on this case with a partner, Faith Williams, a woman who holds a grudge against him.
This crime story is complicated, sordid, and pretty lurid. The police procedural is interwoven into a complex family drama. Once more the devil is in the details, and Will eventually locks all the pieces together, to open a Pandora’s box of evil.
This second installment was not quite as strong as the first, but it is still a very absorbing story, one that made me cringe on more than one occasion. I love how the story is cleverly woven together, piece by piece, connecting everything so seamlessly.
I also like the attention the author gives to learning disorders and the difficulties those who live with these issues face. Will, of course, is a prime example, and his expertise in these matters actually comes in handy.
I did kind of enjoy Will’s discomfiture at times, since he seems so smooth outwardly, at least, most of the time. He is certainly an enigma, and hard to figure out. I thought Faith really gave him a run for his money and kept him on his toes, which is good for him.
Angie is not prominently featured in this installment and I am curious about the future of her relationship with Will.
I found the family dramas added a layer of angst to the tense situation, as the inevitable blame game began, and marital discord became public knowledge. It is also a little bit of a character study, not so much on one particular person, but on a class of people, who have become accustomed to having their way, controlling situations, and making demands. Emma’s parents have no control over the investigation, but attempt to manipulate it, bully the investigators and pull strings, thinking they can handle this situation like they do everything else… with money, power and influence. Suffice it say, that when all is said and done, none of those things will help when dealing with depraved individuals.
In the end, this is a pretty dark and twisted tale, and a compelling crime drama.
4 stars
This second book in the Will Trent series, is a complicated case involving the death of an unpopular girl, and the kidnapping of her affluent friend, Emma.
Will finds himself feeling a little off his game when it comes to light that he and Emma’s father have a shared history and Will must work on this case with a partner, Faith Williams, a woman who holds a grudge against him.
This crime story is complicated, sordid, and pretty lurid. The police procedural is interwoven into a complex family drama. Once more the devil is in the details, and Will eventually locks all the pieces together, to open a Pandora’s box of evil.
This second installment was not quite as strong as the first, but it is still a very absorbing story, one that made me cringe on more than one occasion. I love how the story is cleverly woven together, piece by piece, connecting everything so seamlessly.
I also like the attention the author gives to learning disorders and the difficulties those who live with these issues face. Will, of course, is a prime example, and his expertise in these matters actually comes in handy.
I did kind of enjoy Will’s discomfiture at times, since he seems so smooth outwardly, at least, most of the time. He is certainly an enigma, and hard to figure out. I thought Faith really gave him a run for his money and kept him on his toes, which is good for him.
Angie is not prominently featured in this installment and I am curious about the future of her relationship with Will.
I found the family dramas added a layer of angst to the tense situation, as the inevitable blame game began, and marital discord became public knowledge. It is also a little bit of a character study, not so much on one particular person, but on a class of people, who have become accustomed to having their way, controlling situations, and making demands. Emma’s parents have no control over the investigation, but attempt to manipulate it, bully the investigators and pull strings, thinking they can handle this situation like they do everything else… with money, power and influence. Suffice it say, that when all is said and done, none of those things will help when dealing with depraved individuals.
In the end, this is a pretty dark and twisted tale, and a compelling crime drama.
4 stars
July 5, 2023
Quick summary
Abigail Campano comes home and interrupts what appears to be an intruder who's apparently murdered her daughter. What transpires next is shocking and extraordinary. The Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) and Agent Will Trent are ultimately called in when the case extends beyond the reach of the Atlanta Police Department (APD). He's paired with APD Detective Faith Mitchell to coordinate the efforts of the two law enforcement groups and for the additional help.
What I loved about the story
Faith makes her debut in the story and I loved how her working relationship with Will evolved from nowhere to respect and grudging admiration. They made a great team, especially given Will's secret dyslexia. I'm looking forward to seeing more of them as a team.
The case was extremely intriguing, taking some interesting and shocking twists and turns, some bordering on the macabre. The investigation was solid, showing the best of Will and his vulnerabilities. His relationship with fiancée Angie is a hot mess and it will be interesting to see where that goes.
The narration
Phil Gigante, one of my favorite narrators, provides a really good performance with perfect timing and character distinctions.
The bottom line
I really loved the odd connections between many of the characters. Atlanta is a big city where everyone seems to know everybody's history on some level. It's a southern thing that's well represented in the story. Slaughter is a master at weaving mystery, suspense and police procedurals with outstanding character development and this is a fine representation. I can't wait to start the next book.
Abigail Campano comes home and interrupts what appears to be an intruder who's apparently murdered her daughter. What transpires next is shocking and extraordinary. The Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) and Agent Will Trent are ultimately called in when the case extends beyond the reach of the Atlanta Police Department (APD). He's paired with APD Detective Faith Mitchell to coordinate the efforts of the two law enforcement groups and for the additional help.
What I loved about the story
Faith makes her debut in the story and I loved how her working relationship with Will evolved from nowhere to respect and grudging admiration. They made a great team, especially given Will's secret dyslexia. I'm looking forward to seeing more of them as a team.
The case was extremely intriguing, taking some interesting and shocking twists and turns, some bordering on the macabre. The investigation was solid, showing the best of Will and his vulnerabilities. His relationship with fiancée Angie is a hot mess and it will be interesting to see where that goes.
The narration
Phil Gigante, one of my favorite narrators, provides a really good performance with perfect timing and character distinctions.
The bottom line
I really loved the odd connections between many of the characters. Atlanta is a big city where everyone seems to know everybody's history on some level. It's a southern thing that's well represented in the story. Slaughter is a master at weaving mystery, suspense and police procedurals with outstanding character development and this is a fine representation. I can't wait to start the next book.
May 2, 2019
A wonderful, fast-paced follow-up to Triptych. Will Trent for president!
Another too notch thriller by Karen Slaughter, Fractured is the second in the Will Trent series and a reread for me. I wanted to go back and read all the Grant County series and then do the Will Trent series in order, because I read that Will and Sara Linton meet and with together in the third book. So, I read 8 books to get to Undone, which I'm starting tonight.Yay!
Another too notch thriller by Karen Slaughter, Fractured is the second in the Will Trent series and a reread for me. I wanted to go back and read all the Grant County series and then do the Will Trent series in order, because I read that Will and Sara Linton meet and with together in the third book. So, I read 8 books to get to Undone, which I'm starting tonight.Yay!
January 19, 2021
"De spanning zat er steeds in, de twists, de karakters,… kortom versplinterd is opnieuw een fantastische thriller van Karin Slaughter."
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September 1, 2015
Another good read. Will is an enigma. Not sure what to make of him. He is dyslexic, socially inept, awkward, lives with a chihuahua and lives with Angie ... do not like her. But they have a history ... we shall see what the next story brings.
Teenagers, sex, murder, the heat of Atlanta ... good storyline.
In the book she is blonde but it is MY review.
We are introduced to Faith Mitchell, a Detective with the Georgia Police Department. There is some history there also and sparks fly.
I have 2 boys myself. Often wonder what it would have been like to deal with a teenage girl!
“Talk about sloppy seconds.
Was there such a thing as sloppy thousandths?”
Teenagers, sex, murder, the heat of Atlanta ... good storyline.
In the book she is blonde but it is MY review.
We are introduced to Faith Mitchell, a Detective with the Georgia Police Department. There is some history there also and sparks fly.
She wondered what it would have been like to have a son. Granted, she was an outsider, but mothers and sons seemed to have such uncomplicated relationships. Boys were easy to read. With one glance, you could tell whether they were angry or sad or happy. They appreciated simple things, like pizza and video games, and when they fought with their friends, it was never for blood, or worse, for sport. You never heard about boys writing slam notes or spreading rumors about each other at school. A boy never came home crying because someone called him fat. Well, maybe he did, but his mother could make everything better by stroking his head, baking some cookies. He would not sulk for weeks over the slightest perceived insult.”
I have 2 boys myself. Often wonder what it would have been like to deal with a teenage girl!
“His words hung between them, and Faith tried to pin down when exactly their relationship had gone from cooly professional to personal. There was something so kind about him under his awkward manners and social ineptness. Despite her best intentions, Faith realised that she could not hate Will Trent.”
February 17, 2020
3.5 Stars
Will Trent is intriguing, highly intelligent, soft spoken and a tad vulnerable. He’s fair haired, trim and wears suits to work as a member of Atlanta’s Georgia Bureau of Investigations. In case it’s not obvious, he basically sticks out like a sore thumb.
Now he is called in to investigate a crime that happens in an upscale community where a teenage girl was murdered and her assailant was murdered by the teenager’s mother when she happened upon the crime. It seems cut and dry yet Will Trent sees the crime through different eyes than everyone else, including the police on the scene.
“Fractured” is the second novel in the “Will Trent” series with “Tryptich” being the first (which I have yet to read). It is my second foray into the Will Trent series and is giving me a flavor of the man Will Trent is. I am intrigued to know more about him, including where he came from, given how his mind works and how he solved the crimes in this novel.
Thank you to my local library for a copy of this novel to borrow.
Published on Goodreads on 2.17.20.
Will Trent is intriguing, highly intelligent, soft spoken and a tad vulnerable. He’s fair haired, trim and wears suits to work as a member of Atlanta’s Georgia Bureau of Investigations. In case it’s not obvious, he basically sticks out like a sore thumb.
Now he is called in to investigate a crime that happens in an upscale community where a teenage girl was murdered and her assailant was murdered by the teenager’s mother when she happened upon the crime. It seems cut and dry yet Will Trent sees the crime through different eyes than everyone else, including the police on the scene.
“Fractured” is the second novel in the “Will Trent” series with “Tryptich” being the first (which I have yet to read). It is my second foray into the Will Trent series and is giving me a flavor of the man Will Trent is. I am intrigued to know more about him, including where he came from, given how his mind works and how he solved the crimes in this novel.
Thank you to my local library for a copy of this novel to borrow.
Published on Goodreads on 2.17.20.
September 28, 2021
Really enjoyed this and would recommend, but I felt that it wasn’t written in the usual Karin Slaughter gruesome style! Although there were gory bits it wasn’t as in your face as normal!
I haven’t read these in order and jumping now from book 2 to book 9 and it hasn’t made any difference in the sense that there wasn’t a lot of underlying stories that I couldn’t get in to jumping straight to book x
I haven’t read these in order and jumping now from book 2 to book 9 and it hasn’t made any difference in the sense that there wasn’t a lot of underlying stories that I couldn’t get in to jumping straight to book x
December 22, 2020
4.25 Will Trent stars
I really like this series, but I'm still partial to Grant County! I do enjoy the character of Will Trent and it was fun to read the author's notes at the end that Will IS the story for this series. I'm going to try to get all caught up on this series in 2021 so I can be ready for new ones that Karin Slaughter writes!
This one features a murder/kidnapping tale with two teenage girls. There are some really bad guys in this one and I enjoyed seeing how Will solved the case. This is also the genesis story of his partnership with Faith Mitchell, so that's a good piece of the puzzle too.
I'm already trying to figure out how to squeeze #3 into my reading schedule!!
I really like this series, but I'm still partial to Grant County! I do enjoy the character of Will Trent and it was fun to read the author's notes at the end that Will IS the story for this series. I'm going to try to get all caught up on this series in 2021 so I can be ready for new ones that Karin Slaughter writes!
This one features a murder/kidnapping tale with two teenage girls. There are some really bad guys in this one and I enjoyed seeing how Will solved the case. This is also the genesis story of his partnership with Faith Mitchell, so that's a good piece of the puzzle too.
I'm already trying to figure out how to squeeze #3 into my reading schedule!!
September 16, 2024
My thoughts...The first book was outstanding, and this one was very good but seemed the more typical police mystery. The writing kept my attention and there was some background filled in for the main characters. By the 60% mark I was feeling that no new ground was being covered so a bit of a slump. THEN bang all the pieces start to fall into place. The villains are predators and the victims are multi-layered. 4.5*
February 15, 2021
Book 1 : Triptych ★★★★
Book 3 : Genesis/Undone ★
► 3.5 stars. Fractured is the scene of an investigation more classic than Triptych, and I enjoyed this second book slightly less than the first one. However, it remains a very well-written and compelling read still, and I love how Karin Slaughter slowly adds layers to her characters, first of all Will Trent. There's just something so endearing and special in him that contrasts with all the investigators I read about in the past, whether it is his struggle to follow social codes or his profound loneliness, I don't know, but I'm more than inclined to learn more about him. Not to mention that he's just so damn cute with his dog, and yes of course that counts.
I just wish Karin Slaughter would stop using the word slutty, though, because it makes my head ache. Some of the characters hold also very stereotypical opinions when it comes to gender, and if I'm aware that it's never meant to be taken at face value but rather, as an expression of their prejudiced beliefs, it still made me cringe badly.
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August 23, 2023
Abigail Campano was on the phone to her husband Pete, when she exited her car in the driveway of their home. But immediately she knew something was wrong - the door was slightly ajar and when she pushed it open, the floor was covered in broken glass, the window was smashed, and the signs of blood heading up the stairs showed a man standing over her seventeen year old daughter with a knife in his hand, both covered in blood.
Before long the Atlanta Police Department was on the scene, but it was Agent Will Trent who followed, having been summoned by his boss, Amanda Wagner, to take over the case. Detective Faith Mitchell joined him but the two clashed almost immediately. Will didn't work well with a partner, but in this case he needed to. What they discovered in those early stages shocked them to the core - the race was on, the evidence was flimsy, but the brutal killer was one up on them, and they needed to lessen the odds - fast...
Fractured is the 2nd in the Will Trent series by Karin Slaughter and it was electric from the very first page! Will is a great character, very different to your usual cop and I like Faith as well. And Amanda - an extremely strong-willed woman who always had her way, especially among the men! I thoroughly enjoyed this episode and am looking forward to the 3rd soon. Highly recommended.
Before long the Atlanta Police Department was on the scene, but it was Agent Will Trent who followed, having been summoned by his boss, Amanda Wagner, to take over the case. Detective Faith Mitchell joined him but the two clashed almost immediately. Will didn't work well with a partner, but in this case he needed to. What they discovered in those early stages shocked them to the core - the race was on, the evidence was flimsy, but the brutal killer was one up on them, and they needed to lessen the odds - fast...
Fractured is the 2nd in the Will Trent series by Karin Slaughter and it was electric from the very first page! Will is a great character, very different to your usual cop and I like Faith as well. And Amanda - an extremely strong-willed woman who always had her way, especially among the men! I thoroughly enjoyed this episode and am looking forward to the 3rd soon. Highly recommended.
September 8, 2017
This is the second in the Will Trent series. In this one, Will Trent is called in to investigate the murder of a teenager girl. Upon finding her daughter dead, her Mother attacks who she believes to be her daughter's killer. It is also discovered that the missing girls father, knew Trent growing up.
Not everything is as it seems and we learn that one girl is dead while another is missing. Will and his new partner, Faith are working against the clock to find the missing teen.
I liked the character of Faith, who has a sort of past with Trent. Their interactions as first are hostile and apologetic. As the investigation goes on, we see Faith begin to warm up to Trent.
Trent is still with on again off again girlfriend Angie. I hope he begins to wise up. He is so smart in many areas of his life and yet he keeps repeating the same mistake over and over again. He also seems to be stuck with his dyslexia, hiding it form his peers, ashamed and afraid of what they will think of him. He continues to awkward but the more we (I) learn about him, the more likable he becomes.
The story is good and solid in this book. Like an onion this book has many layers and once peeled back, the story comes full swing.
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Not everything is as it seems and we learn that one girl is dead while another is missing. Will and his new partner, Faith are working against the clock to find the missing teen.
I liked the character of Faith, who has a sort of past with Trent. Their interactions as first are hostile and apologetic. As the investigation goes on, we see Faith begin to warm up to Trent.
Trent is still with on again off again girlfriend Angie. I hope he begins to wise up. He is so smart in many areas of his life and yet he keeps repeating the same mistake over and over again. He also seems to be stuck with his dyslexia, hiding it form his peers, ashamed and afraid of what they will think of him. He continues to awkward but the more we (I) learn about him, the more likable he becomes.
The story is good and solid in this book. Like an onion this book has many layers and once peeled back, the story comes full swing.
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February 22, 2018
After Detective Will Trent from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation walks into a crime scene in a wealthy Atlanta home with two teenagers dead and one missing, it was always going to be a complicated case to solve. Especially since he has to work with a detective from the Atlanta PD who still hate him for catching some of their cops taking bribes to cover up drug dealing. Will has his own problems with his dyslexia and neglected childhood that make him socially awkward, but this all makes for a fascinating character and one who sees things that others miss. Another great thriller from Karin Slaughter. Looking forward to reading more of this series. 4.5★
April 24, 2017
I'm rooting for Will to gain some confidence, and recognize he has some special talents. I hope he stops viewing himself as less because he's dyslexic. I can't help but love him.
Even though Amanda (his boss) can be ruthless, I like her. I know she snatched Will up because she knew it would benefit the GBI, but I think she is looking out for him, too. Partnering him up with Faith was a smart move, and I think it'll help Will in many ways.
As far as the case, it was disturbing, but engrossing. I suspected one of the perpetrators, but the other was a surprise. I think Will's dealing with Paul, Emma's father, provided some closure and enlightenment by the end.
As far as Angie goes, thankfully she's not in the book much, because every time she opens her mouth I dislike her a little more. She better leave Betty (Will's ragamuffin little dog) alone!
I listened to the audio and while I like Phil Gigante for the Fever series I haven't liked him for any other book. His male voices are good, but his female voices leave a lot to be desired. I'm thankful Natalie Ross is the narrator in the next installment.
On to the next one!
Even though Amanda (his boss) can be ruthless, I like her. I know she snatched Will up because she knew it would benefit the GBI, but I think she is looking out for him, too. Partnering him up with Faith was a smart move, and I think it'll help Will in many ways.
As far as the case, it was disturbing, but engrossing. I suspected one of the perpetrators, but the other was a surprise. I think Will's dealing with Paul, Emma's father, provided some closure and enlightenment by the end.
As far as Angie goes, thankfully she's not in the book much, because every time she opens her mouth I dislike her a little more. She better leave Betty (Will's ragamuffin little dog) alone!
I listened to the audio and while I like Phil Gigante for the Fever series I haven't liked him for any other book. His male voices are good, but his female voices leave a lot to be desired. I'm thankful Natalie Ross is the narrator in the next installment.
On to the next one!
February 20, 2017
Another great read from Karin slaughter,she's one of my favourite authors.Looking forward to her next book got a few to read.this is a kidnapping story and murder great writing love will Trent fantastic character.liked this one.
March 1, 2020
Audio 4.25 stars**
Narrator Kathleen Early
Story 4.5 stars**
Narrator Kathleen Early
Story 4.5 stars**
November 14, 2015
4.5 STARS
Just getting started in this series and already I find myself getting sucked in fast! Will Trent is such and intriguing man He is a broken man. An awkward, eccentric personality. Yet he's also decent and kind. He is dysfunctional. He is brilliant. He is sexy as fuck, but in a shy and guarded sort of way. But more than anything... he is lonely. And yet he avoids close connections, they bring on too many questions. He has dreams, just like everyone else. But he buries them so deep that he's forgotten they even exist. And they terrify him. But I want this man to have everything. I want all of his dreams to come true. I wish I could make them come true. And still I know very little about him.
This is a crime series. It is violent and often gruesome. There is mystery and intrigue dripping off the pages. One of the things I like most about the series so far is the characters. They are so thick and juicy you can really sink your teeth into them. And many of them are not likable people. They are actually quite the opposite. (Except of course our lovely WT!)
This crime was actually quite complicated. I kept formulating new theories that all seemed to be wrong. I won't say much more about it, but it had my head spinning by the end. As soon as it all came into focus, I felt like going back to the beginning and reading it all over again to try to catch the clues.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to moving on to the next book. I'm not joking about Will Trent. I am falling in love with him fast. And I don't even know why. But I'm afraid I'm a lost cause.
Angie is starting to piss me off. I want her gone. Will deserves better... no best.
Stay cool, Betty
Just getting started in this series and already I find myself getting sucked in fast! Will Trent is such and intriguing man He is a broken man. An awkward, eccentric personality. Yet he's also decent and kind. He is dysfunctional. He is brilliant. He is sexy as fuck, but in a shy and guarded sort of way. But more than anything... he is lonely. And yet he avoids close connections, they bring on too many questions. He has dreams, just like everyone else. But he buries them so deep that he's forgotten they even exist. And they terrify him. But I want this man to have everything. I want all of his dreams to come true. I wish I could make them come true. And still I know very little about him.
Will Trent was certainly an enigma.
This is a crime series. It is violent and often gruesome. There is mystery and intrigue dripping off the pages. One of the things I like most about the series so far is the characters. They are so thick and juicy you can really sink your teeth into them. And many of them are not likable people. They are actually quite the opposite. (Except of course our lovely WT!)
This crime was actually quite complicated. I kept formulating new theories that all seemed to be wrong. I won't say much more about it, but it had my head spinning by the end. As soon as it all came into focus, I felt like going back to the beginning and reading it all over again to try to catch the clues.
Sometimes, all you could do was pray for the strength to carry on.
For years, Abigail had worried that her daughter would turn out exactly like her mother. Now she worried the she would not turn out at all.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to moving on to the next book. I'm not joking about Will Trent. I am falling in love with him fast. And I don't even know why. But I'm afraid I'm a lost cause.
Angie is starting to piss me off. I want her gone. Will deserves better... no best.
Stay cool, Betty
April 1, 2020
As usual, Slaughter delivers an interesting mystery with complex characters (some were in the previous book of the series, some are new). The start was really strong! If the story was as good as the first chapters, it could deserve more stars, but I just didn't find myself as enthralled as with the Grant County series or Triptych. Honestly, it's my least favorite to this day, but it's still a Slaughter: nice writing and touching characters. I hope we're gonna see more of Faith in the next books, I particularly liked her.
Although it breaks my heart, I have to give 3.5 to this second book in the Will Trent series (rounded up!).
Although it breaks my heart, I have to give 3.5 to this second book in the Will Trent series (rounded up!).
January 2, 2021
Audio 5 Stars
Story 5 Stars
Story 5 Stars
February 6, 2024
The dead girl's grandfather, Hoyt Bentley, was a billionaire developer who had made his share of enemies over the years. Depending on who you talked to, Bentley was either a scion of the city or a crony from way back, the sort of moneyed crook who made things happen behind the scenes without ever getting his hands dirty. (PG 12)
Lots of Trigger Warnings, as expected in a Karin Slaughter novel:::
Rape of a Minor
Abuse to a Minor
Grooming of a Minor by a person in Authoritative Power
Suicide
Second Detective Will Trent in the series. It's always scary to me how Slaughter's writing can be fiction in modern day America. Her novels always scare me but have me more aware of my surroundings and who I let into my inner circle, especially in my home.
Will Trent is definitely a cop we'd all love to have on our side. He doesn't quit and doesn't let his dyslexia or bad upbringing clog his mind. And his new partner is a great balance to his personality.
The killer is not someone that jumped out at me and it left me fearful and disgusted.
At one point Will Trent asks himself, "Who would this person be if this hadn't happened to them?" There's the before the assault/after the assault. These men took away a future, a destiny. How do the families connect with this new person? It's truly awful.
Great storyteller. Highly recommend this series.
Lots of Trigger Warnings, as expected in a Karin Slaughter novel:::
Rape of a Minor
Abuse to a Minor
Grooming of a Minor by a person in Authoritative Power
Suicide
Second Detective Will Trent in the series. It's always scary to me how Slaughter's writing can be fiction in modern day America. Her novels always scare me but have me more aware of my surroundings and who I let into my inner circle, especially in my home.
Will Trent is definitely a cop we'd all love to have on our side. He doesn't quit and doesn't let his dyslexia or bad upbringing clog his mind. And his new partner is a great balance to his personality.
The killer is not someone that jumped out at me and it left me fearful and disgusted.
At one point Will Trent asks himself, "Who would this person be if this hadn't happened to them?" There's the before the assault/after the assault. These men took away a future, a destiny. How do the families connect with this new person? It's truly awful.
Great storyteller. Highly recommend this series.
April 2, 2024
3.5⭐
I have so many thoughts on this one but right now I can't think of anything to say lol.
The plot started really good, and unlike the first book this was unpredictable.
I love 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 so much. His character is definitely interesting and well written. He’s awkward, has no social skills and at times, easily flustered. His little moments with his dog Betty is everything.
I know I said before that I want him and 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗲 to be together. I don't know how to feel about that anymore. 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗲 imo went from bad bitch to a bitch.
I don't think she deserves 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹. They both had rough childhood and bad life I get that but to me they don't love each other they just find comfort in each other and 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 said exactly that.
"𝘔𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵."
I'm not sure how I feel about their relationship development.
There are also new characters on this one.
𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 & 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗷𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝘆 I honestly loved them both and I hope to see them in the next book.
Also i love how 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 & 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 went from not standing each other to almost friends at the end.
I love the mystery in the book it's a good one we'll written and detailed, the only reason this isn't getting more starts because personally I'm not a real fan of kidnapping cases. Even though the plot twist was like a pieces of puzzle falling into places. I didn't have a suspect in my mind until almost 70% in the book. Which is a good thing I guess. I don't know.
This is just my Awkward opinion, but this book is definitely good and well written.
Definitely going to keep reading the series. And more 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁.
I have so many thoughts on this one but right now I can't think of anything to say lol.
The plot started really good, and unlike the first book this was unpredictable.
I love 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 so much. His character is definitely interesting and well written. He’s awkward, has no social skills and at times, easily flustered. His little moments with his dog Betty is everything.
I know I said before that I want him and 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗲 to be together. I don't know how to feel about that anymore. 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗲 imo went from bad bitch to a bitch.
I don't think she deserves 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹. They both had rough childhood and bad life I get that but to me they don't love each other they just find comfort in each other and 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 said exactly that.
"𝘔𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵."
I'm not sure how I feel about their relationship development.
There are also new characters on this one.
𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 & 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗷𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝘆 I honestly loved them both and I hope to see them in the next book.
Also i love how 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 & 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 went from not standing each other to almost friends at the end.
I love the mystery in the book it's a good one we'll written and detailed, the only reason this isn't getting more starts because personally I'm not a real fan of kidnapping cases. Even though the plot twist was like a pieces of puzzle falling into places. I didn't have a suspect in my mind until almost 70% in the book. Which is a good thing I guess. I don't know.
This is just my Awkward opinion, but this book is definitely good and well written.
Definitely going to keep reading the series. And more 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁.
June 5, 2019
This was the second in the Will Trent mystery series by Karin Slaughter. I am hard pressed to find anything to complain about because, as I've said before, she's just such a fine writer.
The story this time focused much more around family than the others I have read, and in a few places I seriously cried. It had a major creative twist at the beginning that I never could have seen coming. Taughtly written with precision and grace, Fractured was a slam dunk.
The story this time focused much more around family than the others I have read, and in a few places I seriously cried. It had a major creative twist at the beginning that I never could have seen coming. Taughtly written with precision and grace, Fractured was a slam dunk.
August 23, 2012
Yes, I've given "Fractured" 5 stars. NOT because it's the best book I've ever read, or because it's 'deep and meaningful literature.'
I gave it five stars because it grabbed me, and kept me inside reading all weekend. And isn't THAT what a good mystery should do? There wasn't ever a good place to stop!
But there's many more positive things about "Fractured" that should be said:
The main character is Will Trent, a member of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. He's complex, has a deep and troubled background but never becomes trite or predictable. Will is teamed with Faith Mitchell, an Atlanta cop, with baggage of her own. And here's where I was surprised...there were so many common roads Slaughter could have mistakenly taken with this combination and DIDN'T. Their partnership could have been 'too cute'(wasn't!), or Trent could get all 'MALE' with Faith(DIDN'T!).
I admit(perhaps by even saying this, I'm exposing MY sexist views?)to being worried that a female author MIGHT write her female characters somewhat...defensively. Slaughter's women characters are well-rounded, varied and realistic. There's no apologies for women in leadership roles who could be considered..er..overbearing, nor is there the perennial female victim. There are no stereotypes here. Ultimately, what Slaughter has given her readers are PEOPLE that drive this excellent story.
And it was the STORY kept me on the edge of my Kindle. You've probably read a synopsis somewhere, so I won't go over the storyline with you. But let me share the fact that there's a whole lot more going on than meets the eye!
Buy it, reserve some time for yourself and enjoy
I gave it five stars because it grabbed me, and kept me inside reading all weekend. And isn't THAT what a good mystery should do? There wasn't ever a good place to stop!
But there's many more positive things about "Fractured" that should be said:
The main character is Will Trent, a member of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. He's complex, has a deep and troubled background but never becomes trite or predictable. Will is teamed with Faith Mitchell, an Atlanta cop, with baggage of her own. And here's where I was surprised...there were so many common roads Slaughter could have mistakenly taken with this combination and DIDN'T. Their partnership could have been 'too cute'(wasn't!), or Trent could get all 'MALE' with Faith(DIDN'T!).
I admit(perhaps by even saying this, I'm exposing MY sexist views?)to being worried that a female author MIGHT write her female characters somewhat...defensively. Slaughter's women characters are well-rounded, varied and realistic. There's no apologies for women in leadership roles who could be considered..er..overbearing, nor is there the perennial female victim. There are no stereotypes here. Ultimately, what Slaughter has given her readers are PEOPLE that drive this excellent story.
And it was the STORY kept me on the edge of my Kindle. You've probably read a synopsis somewhere, so I won't go over the storyline with you. But let me share the fact that there's a whole lot more going on than meets the eye!
Buy it, reserve some time for yourself and enjoy
July 12, 2016
I really loved Triptych when I read it, but it took me some time to warm up to Fractured. Will Trent is a very unconventional main character — after all, he’s a GBI investigator that can’t read. He’s awkward, socially inept, and at times, easily flustered. I tend to waffle back and forth in my belief of the scenario but by the time I get to the end, I have to admit that I feel for him. Slaughter takes his illiteracy and really makes it matter, as his dyslexia leads to him discovering some key facts later than he should. I’m glad she’s decided to give him a partner and really test his comfort zone. I think it makes him more of a fully flushed-out character, and that’s why I root for him in the end.
But enough about Will! The real mystery here, What Has Happened to Emma?, is a good one. Not only is this the story of a brutal kidnapping (or murder? or both?), but much like in Triptych, you’re never completely sure who are the good guys and who are the bad. Also, Slaughter does a good job of telling a story about the foster care system, and how shared upbringings can have very different results. There is not yet a third book in this series, but I hope there will be.
But enough about Will! The real mystery here, What Has Happened to Emma?, is a good one. Not only is this the story of a brutal kidnapping (or murder? or both?), but much like in Triptych, you’re never completely sure who are the good guys and who are the bad. Also, Slaughter does a good job of telling a story about the foster care system, and how shared upbringings can have very different results. There is not yet a third book in this series, but I hope there will be.
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