Karin Slaughter, born on January 6, 1971, in Georgia, USA, is a renowned American crime writer. With over 20 novels to her name, her works have sold more than 40 million copies and are published in 120 countries.
Early Life and Education
Slaughter grew up in a small southern Georgia community, where she developed a passion for reading and storytelling. Her love for crime fiction was influenced by classic authors and real-life events in her hometown. She attended Georgia State University, where she studied literature.
Literary Career
Slaughter’s debut novel, Blindsighted (2001), introduced readers to the fictional Grant County and became an international success, being published in 27 languages and shortlisted for the Crime Writers’ Association’s Dagger Award for “Best Thriller Debut” of 2001.
Notable Works
Grant County Series: This series features pediatrician and part-time coroner Sara Linton, her ex-husband and police chief Jeffrey Tolliver, and detective Lena Adams. The series includes:
- Blindsighted (2001)
- Kisscut (2002)
- A Faint Cold Fear (2003)
- Indelible (2004)
- Faithless (2005)
- Beyond Reach (2007)
Will Trent Series: Set in Atlanta, this series follows Georgia Bureau of Investigation special agent Will Trent. Notable titles include:
- 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)
- This is Why We Lied (2024)
Standalone Novels:
- Cop Town (2014)
- Pretty Girls (2015)
- The Good Daughter (2017)
- Pieces of Her (2018)
- False Witness (2021)
Philanthropy
Beyond writing, Karin Slaughter is a passionate advocate for libraries. She founded the non-profit organization Save the Libraries, which has provided significant support to public libraries across the United States.
Karin Slaughter’s compelling storytelling, intricate plots, and deep character development have solidified her place among the top crime writers of her generation. Her dedication to her craft and her philanthropic efforts continue to leave a lasting impact on readers and communities worldwide.
