THE GOOD DAUGHTER by Karin Slaughter - Vanity Fair 'Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy Are Southern Sisters With Secrets in The Good Daughter First Look'

Vanity Fair | September 10, 2026

Even in an era rife with twisty true crime stories, and predominantly female audiences eager to consume them, the women behind The Good Daughter know their show’s opening is a tough watch. Like the best-selling 2017 Karin Slaughter novel on which it is based, the Peacock series starring Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy as Southern sisters begins decades earlier, on the day a childhood home invasion ends in their mother’s (Olivia Williams) murder. Several years on from that fateful attack, another shocking act of gun violence forces the estranged sisters back together at the insistence of their defense attorney father (Brendan Gleeson). And that’s just in the first 15 minutes.

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THE SECRETS WE HIDE by Karin Slaughter - Woman's World '9 Best New Mystery Books to Sink Into This Fall: ‘Jaw-Dropping’ Twists From Karin Slaughter and Richard Osman Await!'

Woman’s World | September 5, 2026

Bestselling author Karin Slaughter, often referred to as the Queen of Suspense, has a knack for writing eerie, spine-tingling stories—and her latest book follows suit. The second installment in her North Falls series reunites readers with Sheriff Emmy Clifton. In their tight-knit town, rumors run rampant about the Vickery family. When there’s a murder in their house, Emmy and her sister vow to crack the case.

What readers are saying: “Is this now becoming my new favorite series? Yes, I do believe it is. The second book in the North Fall series does not disappoint in the least! The ending was set up nicely for a follow up book, and I can’t wait! Do I recommend this novel? Absolutely!”

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PIECES OF HER by Karin Slaughter - CrimeReads '6 Great Thrillers About Mothers and Daughters and Sisters'

CrimeReads | September 3, 2026

Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter. We think we know our moms, and that sometimes incorrect assumption is the key to this chilling and surprising novel. What a daughter has been told by her mother versus what turns out to be true crash both of their lives into disaster. And the mother’s instant instinct to protect her daughter—and the revelation that she must not be who she said she was—is the inciting incident of the story.

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WILL TRENT by Karin Slaughter - Entertainment Weekly 'The 30 best detective shows of all time, ranked'

Entertainment Weekly | August 31, 2026

If you love investigative procedurals as much as we do, you already know many of the greats. One of fiction’s most enduring genres, detective stories are built to thrill, tantalize, and confuse us.

At their best, they immerse audiences in twisted webs of intrigue and give us a ringside seat to detectives doing what they do best. Many reliable snoops have graced our living rooms for so long that they’ve become a sort of macabre second family.

#7 Will Trent (2023–present)

Based on Karin Slaughter’s gritty series of books, this likable ABC procedural stars Ramón Rodriguez as the titular Special Agent, a dyslexic former foster kid who just so happens to have the highest clearance rate among his peers at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

A throwback tone and terrific casting boost this consistently entertaining adaptation, which takes the material in enough of its own direction that you could easily read Slaughter’s books without knowing the plot’s every turn. In addition to sharp writing, Will Trent boasts a wonderful turn from Erika Christensen (as Will’s childhood pal and fellow foster kid, now a homicide cop) and a very cute tag-along puppy dog.

Where to watch Will Trent: Hulu

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY by Delana R. A. Dameron - Christian Science Monitor 'Raising horses lifts a Black family across generations'

Christian Science Monitor | August 13, 2026

In her deeply moving new novel, Fairfield County, celebrated poet and author DéLana R.A. Dameron weaves an unexpected story involving the South (in this case, rural South Carolina), horses, and cowboys – specifically, Black cowboys. In her deft narrative, she completely overturns popular, even mythic, notions of all three.

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THE SECRETS WE HIDE by Karin Slaughter - Elle 'Shelf Life: Karin Slaughter'

Elle | August 12, 2026

Karin Slaughter was at work on her 2025 book We Are All Guilty Here when she came up with the idea for The Secrets We Hide, her latest novel. “The Secrets We Hide is dark, twisty, emotional, and full of secrets you won’t see coming,” she says of the new book. “It’s set in the small town of North Falls, Georgia. When newly minted sheriff Emmy Cliffton and her sister, ex-FBI agent Jude Archer, discover a devastating crime scene, it’s up to them to discover the truth of what happened.”

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THE SECRETS WE HIDE by Karin Slaughter - People 'In Karin Slaughter’s The Secrets We Hide, a Grisly Murder Shakes a Southern Town — Read an Excerpt (Exclusive)'

People | August 11, 2026

One year after the publication of her novel We Are All Guilty Here, Karin Slaughter’s latest North Falls book is here.

In The Secrets We Hide, the author’s new mystery available Aug. 11 from William Morrow, a small town is rattled by a horrifying crime.

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THE SECRETS WE HIDE by Karin Slaughter - The Week 'These hot releases are worth the wait'

The Week | July 29, 2026

The Secrets We Hide by Karin Slaughter

Slaughter’s “satisfying sequel” to We Are All Guilty Here sees Georgia sheriff Emmy Clifton investigate a “complex murder case with the help of her estranged sister,” said Publishers Weekly. Slaughter remains as “skilled as ever at probing the darker side of life in Georgia.” This “bodes well for the future of the series.”

The Secrets We Hide demonstrates Slaughter’s “effortless primacy,” said the Financial Times. The latest entry in her North Falls series “deals provocatively with the fallout from a blood-spattered murder involving child abuse and exploitation.” (Aug. 11, $32, Harper Collins Publishers, Amazon)

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THE SECRETS WE HIDE by Karin Slaughter - TimeOut 'BookTok’s summer 2026 reading list: 10 titles to read right now'

Timeout | July 13, 2026

Ever since #BookTok exploded on TikTok, literary criticism has opened to so many more people. Readers from different backgrounds and genres have been able to share their thoughts openly, creating a space that belongs to the general public rather than professional critics.

The Secrets We Hide by Karin Slaughter (Mystery/Thriller)

Set in a small Georgia town, this thriller follows investigators racing to uncover the truth in a community where everyone seems to be hiding something.

“Karin Slaughter is the best thriller writer working today, and this new series just shows she’s at the top of her game.” – @baker.reads

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INBETWEENS by Faith Erin Hicks - Forbes 'Harvey Awards Announce 2026 Nominees For Top Comics And Related Projects'

Forbes | July 7, 2026

It’s awards season for the comic book industry, with the Eisner Awards due to be handed out in two weeks at San Diego Comic-Con. Another prestigious award, the Harveys, which are presented annually at New York Comic Con, just announced their 2026 nominees, featuring some of the top graphic novels, webcomics, international comics and media tie-ins of the past year.

Best Children’s Book

This category honors outstanding comics and graphic novels that inspire young readers through imaginative storytelling, memorable characters, and accessible adventures

• Inbetweens by Faith Erin Hicks (First Second)

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