False Witness: A Novel
“It’s Slaughter’s prodigious gifts of characterization that make her stand out among thriller writers.” – WASHINGTON POST
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He saw what you did.
He knows who you are…
From the New York Times bestselling author of Pieces of Her and The Silent Wife, an electrifying standalone thriller.
AN ORDINARY LIFE…
Leigh Collier has worked hard to build what looks like a normal life. She’s an up-and-coming defense attorney at a prestigious law firm in Atlanta, would do anything for her sixteen-year-old daughter Maddy, and is managing to successfully coparent through a pandemic after an amicable separation from her husband Walter.
HIDES A DEVASTATING PAST...
But Leigh’s ordinary life masks a childhood no one should have to endure … a childhood tarnished by secrets, broken by betrayal, and ultimately destroyed by a brutal act of violence.
BUT NOW THE PAST IS CATCHING UP…
On a Sunday night at her daughter’s school play, she gets a call from one of the firm's partners who wants Leigh to come on board to defend a wealthy man accused of multiple counts of rape. Though wary of the case, it becomes apparent she doesn't have much choice if she wants to keep her job. They're scheduled to go to trial in one week. When she meets the accused face-to-face, she realizes that it’s no coincidence that he’s specifically asked for her to represent him. She knows him. And he knows her. More to the point, he may know what happened over twenty years ago, and why Leigh has spent two decades avoiding her past.
AND TIME IS RUNNING OUT.
Suddenly she has a lot more to lose than this case. The only person who can help is her younger, estranged sister Callie—the last person Leigh would ever want to drag into this after all they’ve been through. But with the life-shattering truth in danger of being revealed, she has no choice...
“A high-stakes thriller . . . Her heroines are believable, flawed and courageous.” –OYINKAN BRAITHWAITE
In Karin Slaughter's gripping novel, "False Witness," readers are taken on a thrilling journey of deception, betrayal, and the pursuit of justice. The story revolves around Leigh Collier, a dedicated prosecutor whose unwavering commitment to the law is tested when she finds herself entangled in a web of lies and manipulation.
As Leigh delves deeper into a high-profile murder case, she uncovers disturbing secrets that challenge her beliefs and threaten her own safety. With each piece of evidence, she uncovers a twisted narrative that casts doubt on everything she thought she knew. As she races against time to find the truth, Leigh must confront her own past and confront the dark forces that are determined to silence her.
With heart-pounding suspense and intricate plot twists, "False Witness" explores the fragile nature of truth and the consequences of the choices we make. Karin Slaughter's masterful storytelling keeps readers on the edge of their seats as they navigate the treacherous path between right and wrong, and witness the devastating impact of false accusations.
Through Leigh's relentless pursuit of justice, readers are reminded of the importance of integrity, the power of resilience, and the unwavering spirit that drives those who seek the truth, no matter the cost.
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