I really like Karin Slaughter novels, and especially like the continuing Will and Sarah storyline.
This was another great instalment in their saga. My goodness though, they can't even go on their honeymoon without encountering some kind of crime!
Karin Slaughter always produces the goods, you know you're going to get a good read with her!

I enjoyed this book and all its twists and turns to find the killer when almost everyone had a motive, but I cottoned on to who the real killer was quite early on, I was hoping that I’d be wrong and it was just a red herring but it seemed fairly obvious from the beginning. I did still enjoy the story and hadn't really pieced together the motive so it was an enjoyable read.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an advanced digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Haven’t read any Will Trent books before and soon realised this is an established character although the book did enough to establish his character and people around him. I enjoyed the book but there was some hard themes and you do feel for the characters. I didn’t expect the ending, the book did keep me guessing what really happened to Mercy and I was constantly guessing, the ending did make me feel sad though.

I hadn’t realised this was part of a series but it didn’t matter at all, it worked as well as a standalone. This was a gripping tale of what should have been an idyllic honeymoon gone wrong. There were some difficult themes in this book and the author wrote them well in my view. A complex cast of characters, each with a secret that built to a dramatic climax.

Karin Slaughter reliably delivers exciting books with pacey plots and good characterisation, and this is no exception. This is the 12th in her Will Trent series, and Will and Sara are on honeymoon in an idyllic location in the middle of the mountains, miles from civilization. Of course, being Will and Sara, their honeymoon cannot be straightforward and they are soon caught up in a murder mystery with a cast of dysfunctional guests and toxic family members, any of whom could have been the perpetrator.
Karin Slaughter is very readable, so I expected to enjoy this and I did. Although I guessed the identity of the murderer early on, the plot development was very good and believable.

I hadn’t realised this was book 12 in the series. This did hold up as a stand alone.

Will Trent investigator with the GBI is off on his honeymoon with his new wife Sara, a medical examiner. They’ve arrive at a secluded cabin retreat that can only be reached on foot. With beautiful surroundings, it’s the perfect place to go off grid and unplug from the world.

Will and Sara meet the family running the retreat, which includes Mercy Mcalpine the lodge manager. When a piercing scream is heard and Mercy is found dead, the secrets, history and lies that swirl the mountain start to unravel. With a suspect at every turn Will and Sara discover the truth that has lurked in the darkness for decades.


I enjoyed this book but found the chapters to be ridiculously long with no natural breaks which makes reading the book harder than it should be.

Love Karin slaughters books and each one just gets better than the last! Im always completely hooked and this was no exception! Definitely pick this up as you won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough

This is Will Trent story. Will is an agent in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. He is on honeymoon with his new wife Sara, a medical examiner. There's a murder, obviously, and they start investigating. It's a dark story about physical and emotional abuse and the murder is pretty brutal. I liked the insight into the character's nature and what motivates them and what demons they are fighting. IT's a good story and I liked it a lot. Would recommend it.

I love Ms Slaughter’s books and this wasn’t a disappointment at all! The setting, the characters, the story line were all executed perfectly! Brilliant read!

This was another gripping Will Trent book focused on a murder discovered whilst Will and Sara were on honeymoon. This proved to be very well plotted with some interesting characters and suspects with plenty of twists as the story unfolded. I struggled to put this book down as it was so compelling and am looking forward to the next book in the series.

This is the first book I’ve read by Karin Slaughter so I’m not familiar with the characters in the series. In this thriller, in which a murder takes place in an exclusive, isolated resort with a limited number of suspects, is full of twists and unexpected reveals. However, I found the writing a bit difficult to get past - it felt more like a student draft than a polished professional finished work. I’m not sure I’ll be coming back for more from this author though I understand she is exceptionally popular so it might just not be for me!

I had never encountered Will Trent before, so not knowing some of the backstories might seem negative. However, you quickly slip into the book's theme, the complexities surrounding Will Trent. A honeymoon in a peaceful place, what could go wrong? A murder, a chaotic family, where does it all lead, and is the past catching up with Will Trent? I am hooked on Will Trent and want to explore more!

Excellent thriller by Karin Slaughter - she never disappoints her readers!!!! The book is a real page turner. Highly recommended for fans of this genre.

Not even on their honeymoon can Will and Sara take it easy. Despite keeping a low profile, they are soon pulled into a murder case when a woman is found murdered with plenty of suspects.

I love the Will Trent series, and I was eagerly waiting to read This Is Why We Lied. It's a good book with plenty of nasty people who could easily be the killer. However, I found the pacing a bit slow sometimes; too many times, I felt that I lost a bit of interest in the story.

This Is Why We Lied is a good book, just not one of the best in the series.

Immediate drama! After reading a lot of cosy books recently (my choice) I do love to come back to a good crime book and this one does not disappoint. Thoroughly enjoyed it and love everything from this author.

Ok so confession time. I have not read all the books in the Will Trent series so maybe I’m not as invested in Will and Sara as anyone else writing a review. And yes I did struggle to totally understand the dynamics of their relationship. But I totally get why Will chose where he did for their honeymoon all be it a bit selfishly. But then I’m guessing that’s what makes them such a special couple to you all.
Will and Sara are honeymooning in the middle of nowhere when tragedy strikes.
The McCalpines are one of a kind family each carrying their own demons. So no wonder it becomes so hard to work out the dynamics and where to turn next. The mountains provide a beautiful but extremely difficult setting to work in but Will, Sara and Faith hold their own.
Excellent writing and a real page turner. Shocks and twists along the way make this story a definite one of a kind.

Another fabulous book by Karin Slaughter following the lives of Sara Linton and Will Trent…even on their honeymoon things don’t run smoothly!
As always keeps you guessing until the end!!
Would highly recommend if you love thrillers.
Cant wait for the next!

This riveting story is a true page-turner, with compelling characters and psychological depth that will leave a lasting impact. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions as you unravel the unsettling truth behind Mercy's death.

I love Karin Slaughter. She can do no wrong. She gets me every single time and I eat it up everytime.

Who killed Mercy McAlpine?

All Will and Sara want is to escape from everything and enjoy their honeymoon. They book a secluded cabin and plan to relax and enjoy each others company. But when a body is discovered and a storm leaves them stranded at the complex they have to put all their skills to the test to see who is lying and why.

A great book which I really enjoyed. Immersive setting and I loved being back with these characters for a while. Thanks @netgalley for the opportunity to read this book. An author that rarely disappoints for me.