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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

False Witness: A Novel

In the heart-stopping new thriller from Karin Slaughter, Will Trent and Sara Linton must race against time to uncover a deep-rooted conspiracy that threatens not only their lives but also the fate of the entire city of Atlanta.

Will Trent is a brilliant agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, but he's also a man haunted by his past. When a young woman is found murdered in a hotel room, Will is assigned to the case. The victim, Jenny Lester, was a social worker with a troubled past of her own. As Will digs deeper into Jenny's life, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that lead him to a powerful and dangerous man named Rex Matheson.

Rex Matheson is a wealthy businessman with a dark side. He's been involved in everything from drug trafficking to money laundering. And when Will starts to close in on Matheson, the man retaliates by kidnapping Will's girlfriend, Sara Linton. Now, Will must race against time to rescue Sara and bring Matheson to justice.

As Will and Sara fight for their lives, they uncover a deep-rooted conspiracy that threatens not only their lives but also the fate of the entire city of Atlanta. With the help of their friends and colleagues, Will and Sara must stop Matheson before it's too late.

False Witness is a gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Karin Slaughter is a master of suspense, and she has created a story that is both thrilling and terrifying. If you're a fan of crime fiction, then you won't want to miss False Witness.

About Karin Slaughter

Karin Slaughter is a New York Times bestselling author of crime thrillers. She has won numerous awards for her work, including the Edgar Award for Best Novel and the Mary Higgins Clark Award. Slaughter's books have been translated into more than 30 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide.

Slaughter was born in Covington, Georgia, and grew up in a small town outside of Atlanta. She began writing at a young age, and she published her first novel, Blindsighted, in 2001. Since then, she has published more than 20 novels, including the Grant County series, the Will Trent series, and the Sara Linton series.

Slaughter's books are known for their suspenseful plots, complex characters, and gritty realism. She often writes about dark and disturbing topics, but she does so with a compassion and understanding that makes her characters relatable and sympathetic.

Slaughter is a dedicated advocate for victims of violence. She is a board member of the National Center for Victims of Crime, and she has worked with numerous organizations to raise awareness of the issue of violence against women.