The writing is solid, creating a vivid atmosphere, but the plot is a mix of captivating moments and predictability. Characters are well-developed, though some lack depth. Pacing fluctuates, making it a decent but not outstanding read.

I've been a fan of Karin Slaughter for years and am always happy to get a new release from her. Love Sarah and Will and the rest of the crew and hope she continues with these characters!

After that Night is such a great novel! I have not read any of the other Will Trent novels, and had no issues reading this one as a stand-alone novel. The story follows Sara Linton, Will Trent & Faith as they search to find the connection between Sara's rape 15 years ago and a rape case that Sara is testifying for. Along the way there are many twists and turns and continuous suspense.
Be warned: there is graphic mention about rape & sexual assault and at times I needed to put the book away as I was so emotional.
Karin Slaughter does a fantastic job on this story, and I will be sure to read more of the Will Trent books!
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

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▪️𝔸𝕗𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕥 ℕ𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥
▪️𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿
▪️Police Procedural
▪️432 pages

▪️Sʜᴏᴿᴛ Sʏɴᴏᴘsɪs

▪️After Sarah, a doctor, has to testify in court about a rape case, she realizes there are many similarities to her rape. There are too many to ignore. Could there be others?

▪️From there, a twisted, dark story unfurls. Who is responsible for these rapes?

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▪️After That Night, is so intense and such a good read. The lowdown creepiness of the predatory characters is appalling. Karin leads us through a story of greed and arrogance passed from generation to generation. What comes to pass are several rapes and murders with similarities that can’t be overlooked.

▪️There are some surprising outcomes that really put my mind in overdrive. So many unlikable characters, but also some who I could root for. The story is straightforward and frank, without describing the nitty gritty parts in detail.

💕Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing this ebook for me to read and review.
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While this is part of the Will Trent series one doesn’t have to read the others to be drawn into this story. This focuses more on Sara than Will and is very suspenseful at times. The ending will take you by surprise.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of After That Night by Karin Slaughter.

Sara Linton is attending when a girl comes into the ER after a horrific attack and manages to get out what happened to her before she dies. It is eerily similar to what happened to Sara herself and when Sara testifies at the trial for Dani's rapist she learns there really may be a connection between the two. This was really good-with Will and Sara delving in deeper and finding there may have been more victims, and piecing those connections together. I've not read all the WT books but you don't need to do so to enjoy this one. The ending I did not see coming and it was shocking. Really like Karin Slaughter's books.

📖My Thoughts📖

That was a twisted ride if I’ve ever seen one! I’ll be honest, I had no idea this was part of a series, because all I looked at was the author, title and cover and it was enough for me to request it. Can it be read as a standalone? Absolutely. However, I think if I had read the prior books in the series, I would have a better understanding and knowledge of the background of the main characters. This was a tough one to read with the nature of the content, so be sure to check the trigger warnings before reading this one. As a thriller, one expects there to be triggers throughout the book. Rape is hard for a lot of people to read about, and with the graphic descriptions that are entailed throughout the book, it may be a bit much for some. It was a fairly long book but a very good one. I definitely was not expecting the ending at all. That definitely took me by surprise. While I do have a few of Slaughter’s books, this is actually the first one I’ve read so far, and I can assure you, it most definitely won’t be the last. She is very talented to say the least, and does an amazing job keeping her audience engaged and wanting more. Not all authors can pride themselves on bringing such an intense subject to the table pulling it off so flawlessly. If you haven’t read any of her books and enjoy a good crime/thriller, I strongly urge you to grab one of her books as soon as possible. You won’t regret it!
Thank you Netgalley, William Morrow and Karen Slaughter for the opportunity to read and review this book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: KS can do no wrong!! This series is EVERYTHING!! I absolutely adore Will and Sara and this book was absolutely worth the wait. Karin is truly a mastermind and the way her mind works is just absolutely incredible. This felt a little more emotional than some of the earlier books in the series but still kept the dark eerie crime aspects that I love. I cannot wait for the next book!!!

After That Night by Karin Slaughter is book #11 in the Will Trent series, but could easily be read as a standalone. However, as a fan of her Grant County series, this was a joy to read because one of the beloved leads from those books is in this one.

I consider Karin Slaughter the queen of mysteries & this one is no exception to her history of shockingly gruesome stories sure to have you second-guessing right until the end. No one can top the detailed, dark & daring mysteries that Karin Slaughter creates with the most captivating stories & characters.

I always recommend checking content warnings for Karin Slaugjter books because while they are the most incredible mystery books you’ll read, they can be quite dark & so I give a heads up.

I will read anything Karin Slaugjter writes & be captivated, stunned & surprised each & every time. I cannot wait to see what comes next!

Massive thanks to NetGalley & William Morrow for the gifted copy, which I voluntarily read & reviewed.

Content Warnings: This book mentions &/or contains murder, sexual assault, stalking & forced drugging.

Spine tingling
Jarring
Lots of being tossed about from the reader’s seat.
I raced through the pages, knowing I was going to get a great read, but unable to prevent my galloping toward the end.
Because I had to find out after the crescendo.
Slaughter can interweave words on a plot with a skill like a tapestry weaver. Tightly woven, taut, and solid.
Great read. I loved the ending. Will deserves love.

I admit to being a lifelong Karin Slaughter fan, so I will always read her work. That said, I thought this one was just okay. I think it was a bit convoluted and about a quarter too long. Recommended by those who follow the Will Trent series, but be warned that this one was more Sara Linton than WIll.

Thanks to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing Audiobooks for an advanced audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

3.8 stars

After That Night starts with Sara trying to save a young woman who was raped. The story also goes back to Sara's early resident days when she was sexually assaulted. Sara and Will go back to her friend group from 15 years ago to solve a mystery.

Excellent narration by Kathleen Early.

Wow, another banger book by Karin Slaughter! She is so descriptive and the character development is amazing. It’s a page turning thriller at the top of her game!

This was my first Will Trent novel so I didn’t know what to expect. I’m hooked, I’m a sucker now. I want to go back and read them all to see how all these characters got to this point! This was such a great read, quick and addicting. You wanted justice and you wanted to make sure justice was going to be had! This story was complex from grieving the lives that could have been, to appreciating the life you have in the face of your past. It was gripping and I couldn’t recommend it more! Soo good!

Been working through this series as someone recommended that I read them in order. Enjoy it so far! Full. Review to come and posted on social medial.

Karin Slaughter strikes again! I couldn't put this book down. Her novels are brutally honest portrayals of the way women are treated in our society and this one is particularly powerful because of who the ultimate perpetrator was. I am thankful for the return of Will and Sara and looking forward to the next installment.

Thank you Netgalley, Harper Collins Canada and Karin Slaughter.
I have enjoyed all the books I have read from Karin Slaughter,
They are dark, nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat reads.
The Will Trent series is dark, scary, and some scenes I remember to this day and will never forget.
Thank you Karin Slaughter, this next chapter in the series did not disappoint.
4 stars

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this book. Karin Slaughter has done it again with this 11th Will Trent and Sara Linton book. Brilliantly plotted, from the prologue to the conclusion, it's fast-paced, heartbreaking, edge of your seat reading.

*May be triggering. Contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault

After That Night by Karin Slaughter

My rating:
4.5/5
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This story follows along Sara, a pediatrician and medical examiner, and Faith and Will who are both detectives. The three of them have to work together to solve a case that is somehow tied to other cases in the past, that we’re not linked until now.


This was my third Karin Slaughter book and man, she is just a great author! She does not miss. As always, she is quite a graphic writer so there are some triggers in this one. Look them up before you read it!


I really enjoyed this story and it kept me interested until the end. I will say, it was a little long for what it was, but super good! I think that’s the only thing I have to say for why I didn’t give it a solid 5. While this was a straight forward thriller, I was not expecting the end!

Definitely give this one a read! This is apart of the Will Trent series but can be read as a standalone. I hadn’t read any others in the series and I understood everything just fine!

Thanks netgalley and William Morrow for the ARC!