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Triptych

Triptych

CrimeMystery
Pages
514
Published
2006
Language
English

Synopsis

Atlanta detective Michael Ormewood is investigating a brutal murder at a housing project when he is forced to partner with Will Trent, an agent he can't stand. As they track a serial killer, the violence hits close to home and reveals a dark connection to a past crime. This dark mystery explores the hidden lives of both the investigators and the criminals they hunt.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkTenseGritty
RivalsMultiple POVsUnreliable NarratorMorally Grey

Genres

Crime Mystery Psychological Thriller Suspense Thriller Literary Fiction

About the author

K
Karin Slaughter

Karin Slaughter (born January 6, 1971, in Covington, Georgia) is an American crime and thriller novelist based in Atlanta. She is best known for the Grant County series and the Will Trent series, as well as standalone thrillers including Pretty Girls, Cop Town, The Good Daughter, and Pieces of Her. Her novels have been translated into dozens of languages and adapted for television, including Netflix's Pieces of Her and the Will Trent series. She founded Save the Libraries, a nonprofit supporting...

Characters

Will TrentProtagonist
Michael OrmewoodProtagonist
Aleesha MonroeSupporting
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Frequently asked questions

  • Should I read the Grant County series before starting this book?

    While this is the first entry in the Will Trent series, many readers recommend completing the Grant County series first because characters and storylines from that earlier collection eventually converge with the events in the Will Trent books.

  • How does the television adaptation compare to the book?

    The television series shares character names and basic professional roles with the novel, but the plot lines and overall tone are significantly different, making them distinct experiences.

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