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Pretty Girls: A Psychological Thriller Novel Exploring Secrets and Lies Among Sisters

Lee Child says it’s “stunning… certain to be a book of the year.”

 

Kathy Reichs calls it “extraordinary… a major achievement.”

 

Gillian Flynn says of Karin Slaughter: “I’d follow her anywhere.”

Sisters. Strangers. Survivors.

More than twenty years ago, Claire and Lydia’s teenaged sister Julia vanished without a trace. The two women have not spoken since, and now their lives could not be more different. Claire is the glamorous trophy wife of an Atlanta millionaire. Lydia, a single mother, dates an ex-con and struggles to make ends meet. But neither has recovered from the horror and heartbreak of their shared loss—a devastating wound that's cruelly ripped open when Claire's husband is killed.

The disappearance of a teenage girl and the murder of a middle-aged man, almost a quarter-century apart: what could connect them? Forming a wary truce, the surviving sisters look to the past to find the truth, unearthing the secrets that destroyed their family all those years ago . . . and uncovering the possibility of redemption, and revenge, where they least expect it.

Powerful, poignant, and utterly gripping, packed with indelible characters and unforgettable twists, Pretty Girls is a masterful novel from one of the finest writers working today.

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432 pages

Average rating: 7.48

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Community Reviews

Lexixxii
Mar 18, 2025
7/10 stars
Very graphic. Very intense. Great storyline, great storytelling. A bit dark for me. This books needs like every warning possible.
Curlee
Mar 14, 2025
10/10 stars
My favorite thriller novel. The variety of vantage points between characters were full of depth and emotion. I ugly cried in some of the final chapters. Slightly on the gory side but well worth the read.
laurenkcoffman
Mar 05, 2025
2/10 stars
Twisted and disturbing, but I couldn't put it down.
TMac78
Feb 20, 2025
8/10 stars
Book Review: Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter Karin Slaughter’s Pretty Girls is a gripping psychological thriller that delivers relentless tension, shocking twists, and deeply unsettling darkness. The novel follows estranged sisters Claire and Lydia as they unravel the truth behind the disappearance of their older sister, Julia, over 20 years ago. When Claire’s husband is brutally murdered, long-buried secrets come to light, forcing the sisters to confront a horrifying reality. Slaughter masterfully weaves multiple timelines and perspectives, keeping readers on edge with her unpredictable storytelling. Just when you think you have a grasp on the mystery, another twist changes everything. The novel is as emotionally intense as it is disturbing, delving into themes of trauma, abuse, and resilience. While the graphic violence may be too much for some, Slaughter’s writing is razor-sharp, and the complex, flawed characters feel painfully real. Pretty Girls is not for the faint of heart, but if you’re looking for a thriller that will keep you hooked until the final page, this one delivers. Rating: 8/10 – A dark, disturbing, and twist-filled thriller that’s hard to put down.
CHare!
Feb 19, 2025
8/10 stars
Pretty exiting and interesting read.

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