Karin Slaughter

Karin Slaughter is a bestselling American author, renowned for her thrilling and suspenseful novels. She was born in Georgia, where she sets her novels, and her fascination with the macabre began at a young age. Growing up in a small town, Slaughter was often different from her peers, preferring to spend her time reading rather than conforming to societal expectations. Her unique interests set her apart, but she was content to be different and continued to cultivate her love for literature.

Slaughter has written more than twenty instant New York Times bestselling novels, including the Edgar-nominated COP TOWN and standalone novels such as THE GOOD DAUGHTER, PRETTY GIRLS, and GIRL, FORGOTTEN. Her work has been published in over 120 countries, and she has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. Slaughter's novels have gained widespread acclaim, earning her a place as one of the most successful and respected authors in her genre.

In addition to her writing, Slaughter is also the founder of the Save the Libraries project, a nonprofit organization that supports libraries and library programming. She is a strong advocate for literacy and education, and her work in this area has made a significant impact in her community. Slaughter currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, where she continues to write and support various literacy initiatives.