long but good!! it’s hard for a thriller to keep me interested (weird, i know) but despite calling some of the twists i did enjoy this!

We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter was a solid, if not standout, read for me. I’ve never been the biggest fan of Slaughter’s previous books, and while this one had its moments—especially with the tense atmosphere and twisty plot—it didn’t fully win me over. The story moves quickly and there are a few surprises, but I found some of the characters hard to connect with and the pacing a bit uneven at times.

That said, Slaughter’s writing is as sharp as ever and the central mystery kept me guessing enough to keep turning the pages. Fans of her style will likely find a lot to enjoy, but for me, it landed squarely in the middle.

I am a huge Karin Slaughter fan, so I was thrilled to receive an advanced copy. Thank you to NetGalley! 4.5 ⭐️

I am always uncertain when a new series starts - especially when I don’t want the old series to end!!
But I really enjoyed the new cast of characters! And I can see that this will keep going!
I thought the first half of the book was a bit slow - but once it picked up, the action and mystery was endless.
Every time I thought it was going to wrap up, other twist was thrown in! I was exhausted by the end!!

As with Karin’s books, the subject matter and mystery are intense. But that is what makes her so good.
Thank you, Karin another winner!

We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter

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I was completely thrilled to be approved as an advanced reader for Karin Slaughters new ebook. As always, she does not disappoint. There are so many layers to this story with complex characters. It sounds like this might be the beginning of a new series!

Slaughter has outdone herself with this novel. Fast paced, terrifying, and beautifully written, this novel has everything. North Falls is a small close knit town that seems to have everything. During a summer celebration two teenage girls disappear with terrifying results. The ensuing fallout will change the town and its police force forever. Definitely one of the best books I’ve ever read.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

We Are All Guilty Here was the most layered and memorable thriller I have read this year.. The twists keep twisting until the end!

Finally got my hands on another Karin Slaughter book and it was fantastic. I loved the amount of detail that went into this book. It had so many twists and turns and kept my attention the whole time. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series when it comes out.

Karin Slaughter does it again! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was invested in the characters and their outcomes. It was an easy read and kept my attention until the end.

It starts off with 2 young girls that were abducted in a small town and Emmy, a female officer, that is consumed by the case. Ultimately, the case is solved and the book fast towards 12 years with, you guessed it, another abduction. Now, Emmy needs to reopen the past to face the future.

This book has some twists that I didn't see coming which I enjoyed. Thank you for this opportunity!

Wow. This book had me on the edge of my seat. The story had some really great characters like Emmy, Gerald, Cole and Emmy's siblings. I really enjoyed the various relationships in this story and the complexity of some them. I adored the father daughter relation between Emmy and Gerald. It also had some gut wrenching moments with the crime scenes and some twists in the book that I was not expecting and some that I enjoyed. This was a great book and I really enjoyed the read.

In WE ARE ALL GUILTY HERE, written by Karin Slaughter, Madison plans to meet her friend, Cheyenne, at a park in North Falls (Clifton County), Georgia, for a birthday fireworks celebration. Madison finds Cheyenne tied up in the trunk of a car. What happens to Madison? Why is Cheyenne tied up in the trunk of a car? Emmy, the protagonist, is a deputy who works for her father (Sheriff Gerald Clinton). She realizes Madison is nowhere to be found and eventually realizes there has been a kidnapping of Madison and Cheyenne. I want to know what happens, especially because blood is found at the scene.

This novel is the first in a series, and with the background given in the first chapter, appears to have a lot of fodder for future books. This particular story is quite engaging with increasing tension as the search for the girls intensifies. There are times when I have to keep reading to find out what happens next. The characters are well-developed with interesting backstories. The dialogue flows naturally, and the plot moves at a good pace with several cases that lead to a satisfying conclusion. There is so much material in this novel that it could have been turned into two or three books. I look forward to reading future books in the North Fall series. Thank you, William Morrow and NetGalley, for the chance to read and review an advance reader copy of WE ARE ALL GUILTY HERE.

Loved this book so much!! I've been so busy with life and not a lot of time to read, when I couldn't read it, I couldn't stop thinking about how I so badly wanted to pick it up and keep reading!! Sooo good!

I love this author! I enjoyed this book and would rate it a strong 3.5 stars. I did struggle keeping track of all the characters, there were just so many. Some of the twists I did see coming but there were some that I didn’t. 😉 Always love it when the author catches me of guard!

First of all, kind of a given, but anyone wanting to read this should check triggers. Some intense stuff here.

Small town cop Emmy Lou is haunted by the two girls she couldn't save 12 years ago, and now it's happening again. Another young teen has disappeared without a trace, and Emmy Lou is racing against the clock to find her. As the clues lead her to places she never dreamed she would go, the truth closes in, and with it, revelations she might not want to face.

Parts of this book were hard to read, but it was a super gripping thriller and I really liked it. It kept me guessing and there were lots of red herrings that threw me off, plus a twist at the end I did not see coming. I was stoked to see it the first of a series, because I loved all of the characters we met in North Falls. Fans of Karin Slaughter will not be disappointed.

Mystery/thriller is not my genre. This book was recommended to me by a TikTok creator whom I respect, Celine. I’m glad I ventured out of my usual. This was my first Karin Slaughter book and I was captivated. The storyline and characters are propulsive. The fictional town, becomes one of the main characters and I always enjoy that in a story. The book opens with two missing teenage girls. There are many significant relationships that are nicely flushed out. It’s very far from a simple who-done-it. The end of the book has a twist I never saw coming but the seasoned mystery readers may be able to anticipate it. I strongly recommend this book to the literary fiction readers that are looking to branch out.

Many thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for the advanced readers copy.

First of all, I’m a HUGE fan of Karin slaughter so when I got the email approval for this ARC, best believe I crashed out 😌


Diving in: this book was lengthy and took place over a long period of time. It’s your standard small town mystery crime thriller — with a bit of heavy areas that might need a trigger warning (if you read her previous books you’ll know what I’m referencing). Midpoint, I was kind of able to predict the ending/twists but I still enjoyed reading up to the moment. Felt like I was part of the criminal investigation myself


Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow Books for this ARC!

Previously, I had listened to a few Karin Slaughter audio books. This is my first physical/ebook read of her work. I have to say, I'm a fan.

Two teenage girls in a small town are missing. It doesn't take long for Sheriff Gerald and Chief Deputy Emmy, his daughter, to discover that there was foul play involved and that they were likely searching for bodies, not rescue.

Featuring multiple viable suspects, a diverse cast of characters, some likable, others less so. All of the characters were effective, though. A good mix of mystery, family drama, strained relationships, and betrayal led to several twists, none of which I guessed. Slaughter masterfully crafted a tale here that will keep you guessing and have you questioning what you believe.

Love, love, love this book! Soo good. Karin Slaughter does not disappoint with her new book We are all guilty here. EmmyLou is the daughter of Gerald and Myrna Clifton. Gerald is the local chief of police for the small town of North Falls. The Clifton name is known for power and authority in the area. EmmyLou is trying to help her father Gerald solve the case of two 15 year old girls who go missing on the Fourth of July. Its a story of small towns and the secrets that they can keep. The story is so beautifully interwoven. I truly hope that this becomes her next series much like the Will Trent series.

This thrilling mystery was raw, emotional and gripping. Set in a small town where everyone knows everyone, a tragedy during the annual Fourth of July celebration turns this sleepy town into one of suspicious natures and finger pointing.

When Cheyenne and Madison, two local teens, go missing during the fireworks, everyone becomes suspect. After the arrest of one of the town’s drunks, things settle down but friendships remain ruined. Then, twelve years later, another girl goes missing in similar circumstances. As the new investigation gets going, a familiar face shows up from decades past to help local law enforcement.

This story is not only about missing girls, it’s also about family bonds and the tragedies that can occur within those families. There are some darker themes such as pedophilia, alcoholism, rape and murder as well, however, it is very well written so as not to be too traumatic to read. I was fully invested in Emmy and Jude’s relationship and cannot wait for the next installment to this story.

This was hands down the best Karin Slaughter book ever written! I loved every aspect of this book. The pain and heartbreak when Emmy found Madison and Cheyenne was so profound, I felt it in my body. And I was confused because the book was in no way over, but felt it had reached it conclusion. Karin then takes the author further by adding a new Protagonist, Jude. The dynamics of these two led the reader through an emotional journey filled with mystery and suspense that I could not have seen coming. The ending....was just as emotional as the beginning. I can't say enough good things about this book. Karin Slaughter has always been my favorite crime fiction author but she takes this one to a whole new level with her talent to spin a story that will reach down into your heart and feel real, like it happened in your own town. Thank you to HarperCollings for allowing me to read this ARC and most especially, thank you to Karin Slaughter for sharing your ability to create wonderful stories that make you feel a wide range of emotions including love, tenderness, regret, loss, pain, and disgust. You truly bring the world around us to the page and let us climb into your stories for just a moment in time.

I haven’t read anything by Karin Slaughter in a while, and We Are All Guilty Here reminded me exactly why I love her books. This story is dark, disturbing, and raw - but utterly compelling. Slaughter masterfully layers the narrative with so much dimension that it just keeps on giving. The characters felt real and complex, and the twists kept me hooked right through to the end. I absolutely loved the ending and can’t wait to read more from this series.

Thank you to NetGalley for the early release copy in exchange for an honest review. A solid five stars from me.