A great crime thriller (Fractured - Karin Slaughter)

Member Name: Beth21

Product:	Fractured - Karin Slaughter
Date:	09/05/09 (10 review reads)
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I am a big fan of crime novels and i spotted several advertisements for this book around London underground.
When reading the reviews at the beginning, i was slightly put off by comments stating that Karin Slaughter is a disturbing writer but i still thought id give the book a chance.
The book is set in a rich estate, and begins as a woman, Abigail, comes home to find her daughter dead covered in blood with the man who killed her standing over her... or so it seems.
The plot of this book makes it such an excellent read. Not as disturbing as it made out to be, but still very much thrilling and a hard to put down book.
The lead character, Will, is a great lead. A dyslexic police man who struggles with relationships, and his past. Will becomes a loveable character and is a great detective to follow, i sincerely hope Karin Slaughter uses Will in more books, becoming an Alex Cross type character.
This book would be perfect for film, almost alike James Pattersons Along Came a Spider, but a more mature and twisted read.
Definately give the book a chance, its exciting and gripping and you wouldnt expect the outcome.

Summary: a really good read