So, Stormi and I continued on with the Grant County series this month. Only one more to go until we finish this series and then we plan on starting fresh on the spin-off Will Trent series in January 2023. Read on to see how this installment holds up, I think so far books #1, #2, and #3 have all gotten 5 paw reviews from my but book #4 fell to 4 paws. Then hop over to Storm Reads to see Stormi's thoughts.
Lena Adams is one of them. A Grant County detective for years, she has her own reasons for being drawn to this case and a fierce drive to see justice done. For these three people, who have each seen the darkest side of human nature, the body of the murdered girl is but the first in a series of shocking and sordid revelations.
Now, as Jeffrey and Sara narrow the field of suspects, they must confront their own doubts and indiscretions, while Lena Adams sees herself reflected in the frightened eyes of a battered woman who may be the key figure in the case. As Faithless builds to a stunning and unforgettable climax, Karin Slaughter masterfully brings together strands of interlocking lives, family secrets, and hidden passions with one astounding truth: the identity of a killer who is more evil and dangerous than anyone could have guessed.
MY THOUGHTS: I really love all the elements of Slaughter's mysteries in each installment so far. They are almost always dark and twisty with all kinds of evil and morally grey characters. I rarely guess the outcomes or see the twists and since I read this book, which is close to 600 pages, in only a little over a 24-hour timespan, you can say it definitely had me hooked. Jeffrey and Sara are taking an afternoon stroll in the woods when they stumble upon a breathing tube sticking out of the dirt. After some digging, they uncover a deceased young lady. This leads them to an odd religious with more secrets than even I could keep up with for a while.
Now to discuss what is really getting old with this series. I am tired of obstacle after obstacle being thrown in the way of Sara and Jeffrey's relationship. Their romance is only a small side plot of the series but every book seems to be one thing after another with these two. The second main issue is with Lena, one of Jeffrey's deputies. Lena is a hot mess and only gets worse and worse. She has a definitely character arc but so far, it's all been downhill. I don't know how she can ever be redeemed at this point but I am curious to see what hot mess she lands in next.
I am really glad to see this series wrapping up and am excited for what comes next. This series read was a recommendation from Stormi and I'm thrilled she encouraged me to pick it up.
RATING: 4 PAWS
