Karin Slaughter delivers another unmissable thriller with We Are All Guilty Here, a tense and fast-paced story that grips from the very first page. Set in North Falls, a small town where everyone thinks they know each other, the disappearance of two teenage girls on the night of the fireworks shatters that illusion and unearths secrets no one is prepared for.

For Officer Emmy Clifton, the case is personal. She ignored a plea for help from her best friend's daughter, and now she is desperate to bring her home. But as she delves into the mystery, she realises these girls were not who everyone thought they were. Beneath the surface of this close-knit town lies deception, betrayal and a darkness that will stop at nothing to stay hidden.

Slaughter’s trademark storytelling is on full display here, with a gritty and suspenseful plot that keeps the tension high throughout. The small-town setting adds to the claustrophobic atmosphere, where secrets are buried deep but never truly forgotten. The twists are relentless, and just when you think you have figured it out, the story takes another unexpected turn.

If you love thrillers brimming with dark intrigue, complex characters and shocking revelations, We Are All Guilty Here is a must-read. This is a book that will keep you on edge until the very last page.

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Another amazing story by Karin Slaughter. I was on safari in India whilst reading this book and took every spare moment to read and find out what had happened to Cheyanne and Maddison two young girls who disappeared during firework celebrations on the 4th July from North Falls a small town in Louisiana. Emmy Lou Clifton a deputy in North Falls sets about trying to find out what has happened to the girls and if they are still alive. The twists and turns in this story are just amazing , I cannot recommend this highly enough. Once you start it is difficult to put down.

This was brilliant and one of my favourites by the author.

Emmy Clifton is a police officer in the small town of North Falls. Her father is the Sheriff. One night, two teenage girls vanish and the two set off to investigate. For Emmy it is personal, as one of the girls is her best friend's daughter and she turned her away when she needed her. But as they begin to comb through the evidence, it is clear no one knew the girls very well at all and a mystery begins to unfold.

I can't say more, save for spoilers, as this is just the very start of the novel that develops into so much more. If you have read a novel by Karin Slaughter before, you will know what to expect but if not, then be prepared to be torn apart. The mystery element was fabulous, it was thrilling in places and there were so many clever twists and turns that kept me flying through this one. It was also raw and devastating and not for the faint hearted. This is definitely one of my favourite novels by the author yet and I am so thankful I could read it early. Highly recommend.

Thank you to the author, publishers HarperCollins and NetGalley UK for access to this as an advance reader’s ebook. This is an honest and voluntary review.

Emmy Lou is a Sheriff’s deputy in a small Georgia town which is pretty much run by her extended family, including her father who is the Sheriff. So, she feels she knows everything about her town, and they know everything about her. When her best friend’s daughter goes missing, Emmy is determined to find her, along the way unlocking a raft of secrets behind the small town family life.

Karin Slaughter is an expert in the secret lives of small towns. The apparently law abiding, the conspiracies to hide wrongdoing, the lies and guilt for family secrets. And she puts all of that to good use in this newest book, the start of a new series.

The characters of Emmy Lou, and laterally her estranged sister Jude who is a retired FBI agent, are compelling. Paired with a plot that never lets up, even with an unexpected time jump, this is another Slaughter classic and I can’t wait to see where the series goes next.

Emmy Clifton works as a police officer in North Falls, a tiny town where her father serves as the sheriff. There is a race to piece together evidence in the hopes of locating two local teenagers alive after they go missing, one of whom is the daughter of Emmy's best friend. Another compelling thriller from Karin Slaughter, it tackles some harsh subjects in an interesting way. I'm excited to find out more about the Clifton family and their mysteries when this new series continues.

Tough police procedural - dark and engaging.

Emmy Lou is a sheriff's deputy, working in a small town, populated by many members of her family. She investigates the disappearance of two teenage girls which leads to a whole series of other felonies. There are a lot of interesting and well-developed characters and plenty of surprises and revelations. It's not a particularly uplifting story - probably a deliberate move by the author. I've previously read quite a few of Karin Slaughter's novels and have always enjoyed them - this one is no exception. Although dark, it's well worthwhile reading it. Recommended. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

We Are All Guilty Here is a very good and entertaining read. It has a great start with the disappearance of two teenage girls and Officer Emmy Clifton investigates. I think Karin Slaughter connects easily with her readers through her writing and I was drawn into the story right away. Emmy is a very likeable and relateable character and I was rooting for her throughout. The author creates a lot of suspense and thrills in her story and I was constantly second guessing who was responsible and what would happen next. The second half of the story is a very riveting read which I found hard to put down. In a town where people have their own secrets I felt I was unwrapping layer upon layer of secrets, subterfuge, lies and deceit which gave the plot line so more depth. The ending is open and I hope? there will be a 2nd book as I'd love to know more about Emmy and her family. If you like crime books, I'd recommend this and don't think you'll be disappointed.

4 stars

Another masterpiece from Karin Slaughter !!

A friendship destroyed by a heinous crime. A town in shock. Family feuds and a ghost from the past. Another epic story from Karin Slaughter with a host of flawed, broken but determined characters trying to atone for past mistakes.

Always a treat to have a new Karin Slaughter to read, even better when it may be the start of a new series.

This is a story about family, friendship, small towns, small mistakes that add up to bigger ones, different kinds of grief and the different ways people handle (or don't) their emotions.
Much of it centers around Emmy Lou, daughter (and chief deputy) of Gerald Clifton, the local Sherriff. Two young girls are abducted on the fourth of July, and one of them is the stepdaughter of Emmy Lou's best friend. We follow that investigation for a while then skip forward 12 years to learn about the aftermath.

To say anything else would involve spoilers, but there are twists and turns aplenty and the excellent characterization I've come to expect from Karin Slaughter.

I should note that this is a hard read that's really brutal in places as the main plot revolves around child abuse.

Thanks to Harper Collins and Net Galley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

4.5 rounded up. Another hit series from the Queen of the crime genre. Karin Slaughter writes with such ferocity and depth and this one is no exception. While not as amazing as some of her older novels/series, this one featured everything we have come to love and expect from this author. She pulls no punches and tackles darker subject matter that other authors would shy away from. Her books always stay with me long after I finish the final page. There were some parts of this one I didn't love such as the pacing, and the introduction of a main character POV quite a way into the story, but overall it was a deep, emotional and suspenseful mystery that will leave you guessing. I look forward to book 2.

Karin is in top form! Really enjoyed this read. A new town, new intelligent characters. A great story with a few twists thrown in. I will recommend this read.

Once again, Karin Slaughter has delivered a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat and stay with you long after you’ve read the final page.

Two teenage girls go missing in a small town. As Officer Emmy Clifton tries desperately to find them before it is too late, she uncovers secrets that tear the community apart.

This book was hard to read and impossible to put down. With twists and turns that will leave you breathless, this book also has what Ms Slaughter writes best – great characters. The flawed heroes, who you root for. The tragic figures who leave you heartbroken. And bad people that you wish nothing but harm to.

I hope that this is the start of a new series, as I would love to read more about Emmy and those around her in North Falls.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I'm always very happy about an ARC and being able to give it a review! <3

I’ve read several books by Karin Slaughter, and unfortunately, I have to say that I find the pacing of her stories often too slow – and this book was no exception. For me, it could’ve easily been shortened to 100-150 pages. As a result, it took me ages to get to the end, as the tension built up too slowly.

When the action finally picks up, I do want to stay invested, but by that point, it just takes too long to get there. Unfortunately, this book gets only three stars from me, and it’s probably going to be my last by this author. I simply don’t enjoy the pacing of her stories.

That being said, the story itself was well thought out, and I found the search for the missing girls very exciting. It was depicted in a way that felt cinematic, almost like watching a movie. However, it wasn’t a standout for me – more like something I’ve read before in other thrillers.

I think every now and again, you need to read a mediocre book or two to make you appreciate just how “good” the good authors are. I must have read a few mediocre recently because at around 7% of this book I was already fully invested.
Classic Slaughter, no messing, reel me in.
I’d cried 3 times before I got halfway through.
This is just brilliantly written. The emotion came through the pages and hit me right in the feels. Trigger warning I think is appropriate if you have experienced death recently. In particular, the lead character loses her father so if you’ve been through similar and think you’re not quite ready, maybe give this a miss because it got me big time.
My only gripe is that at about 70% onwards, the whodunnit is a little bit protracted. I had my suspicions on who was involved and after initially thinking I was way off, I was actually right.
There is a further revelation right at the end of the book, absolutely didn’t see that coming.
Overall, a great read and I would recommend to others.
4 ⭐️

This was incredible from the beginning to the end. From page one I was hooked!
The story was very detailed, which made it feel real, heartbreaking and heartracing. There was the gut punch moments, the twists and the aging story telling. Karin Slaughter has done it again with yet another fantastic book.
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me the chance to read the advanced e-book.

Another good read from Karin - I completely immersed myself in the characters and how they were all inevitably linked to the tragic outcomes. A bit graphic at times, but that keeps it real. Lots of clever twists and turns - I didn't guess who was the guilty party, till quite near the end, and then there was another unexpected twist! Thoroughly recommended.

Another amazing book by Karin. The focus is the murders of 2 teenagers and the secrets and lies of those that run the town. Lots of false leads, twists and turns all surrounding the towns founding family.

Classic Karin Slaughter, dark, tense and twisty. If you love her Grant County and Will Trent series, you’ll love the similar vibes. Great new protagonists and supporting characters, I look forward to spending more time with them as the series continues.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.

Solid 3.5 star read. I liked it, i would recommend but i wasn't gripped.

Likes: The Cliftons especially Millie, fascinating child abduction stats, basic storyline, potential for further books out of North Falls.

Dislikes: too many similar male characters - got a bit confusing part of the way through, very stereotypical small towners - either small minded or rich and had the whole system in their pockets.

This was a very complex Murder/Mystery story, involving the abduction and death of young girls. A fractured family come together to find the missing girls. A very compelling storyline with some great characters. a great, relieving conclusion