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In Faithless, forensic pathologist Sara Linton and her ex‑husband, Colonel Jeffrey Tolliver, uncover a body buried alive in the woods of Georgia. Their investigation pulls them into a tangled web of family secrets, professional ethics, and personal demons. Detective Lena Adams joins the hunt, bringing her own drive for justice and a painful connection to the case. Together, the three confront buried betrayals and hidden passions, leading to a shocking revelation about the killer’s identity and motives.
Slaughter continues her trademark blend of meticulous forensic science, complex character relationships, and relentless suspense, maintaining the high stakes and emotional intensity that have made her novels bestsellers worldwide.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Karin Slaughter
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