“Karin Slaughter is simply one of the best thriller writers working today, and Cop Town shows the author at the top of her game—relentless pacing, complex characters, and gritty realism, all set against the backdrop of a city on the edge. Slaughter's eye for detail and truth is unmatched. . . . I'd follow her anywhere.”
— Gillian Flynn
“Slaughter graphically exposes the rampant racism, homophobia, and misogyny of cop culture in the 1970s. . . . Winning leads, the retro setting, and a riveting plot make this one of Slaughter's best.”
— Booklist (starred review)
“Cop Town proves Karin Slaughter is one of America's best writers. . . . She pulls her readers into a twisted tale of mystery and keeps them fascinated from start to finish.”
— The Huffington Post
“Intense . . . engrossing . . . evocative . . . [Karin Slaughter's] first stand-alone novel [has] a gritty, action-packed plot and strong, believable characters.”
— Associated Press
“Evocative writing . . . amazing characters . . . with edge-of-your-seat suspense and a riveting plot . . . Slaughter's first stand-alone book is a knockout.”
— RT Book Reviews
“Superb . . . explosive . . . [ Cop Town ] is sure to win over readers new to Slaughter's work while reminding old fans of her enormous talent.”
— Library Journal (starred review)
“Stunning . . . Karin Slaughter breaks new ground with this riveting story. If you haven't yet read her, this is the moment.”
— Michael Connelly
“Sly . . . compulsively readable . . . [one of] the summer's best thrillers.”
— O: The Oprah Magazine
“one of the best crime novelists in America”
— The Washington Post
Cop Town
Year
2014
Praise
“Karin Slaughter is simply one of the best thriller writers working today, and Cop Town shows the author at the top of her game—relentless pacing, complex characters, and gritty realism, all set against the backdrop of a city on the edge. Slaughter's eye for detail and truth is unmatched. . . . I'd follow her anywhere.”
— Gillian Flynn
“Slaughter graphically exposes the rampant racism, homophobia, and misogyny of cop culture in the 1970s. . . . Winning leads, the retro setting, and a riveting plot make this one of Slaughter's best.”
— Booklist (starred review)
“Cop Town proves Karin Slaughter is one of America's best writers. . . . She pulls her readers into a twisted tale of mystery and keeps them fascinated from start to finish.”
— The Huffington Post
“Intense . . . engrossing . . . evocative . . . [Karin Slaughter's] first stand-alone novel [has] a gritty, action-packed plot and strong, believable characters.”
— Associated Press
“Evocative writing . . . amazing characters . . . with edge-of-your-seat suspense and a riveting plot . . . Slaughter's first stand-alone book is a knockout.”
— RT Book Reviews
“Superb . . . explosive . . . [ Cop Town ] is sure to win over readers new to Slaughter's work while reminding old fans of her enormous talent.”
— Library Journal (starred review)
“Stunning . . . Karin Slaughter breaks new ground with this riveting story. If you haven't yet read her, this is the moment.”
— Michael Connelly
“Sly . . . compulsively readable . . . [one of] the summer's best thrillers.”
— O: The Oprah Magazine
“one of the best crime novelists in America”
— The Washington Post
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