The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter is a masterfully crafted thriller that interweaves a cold-case mystery with contemporary psychological suspense.
Twenty-eight years ago, Charlotte and Samantha Quinn's world shattered when their family home was invaded at gunpoint.
Their mother was killed, their father—Pikeville's prominent defense attorney—was devastated, and the family fractured under the weight of secrets surrounding that horrific night.
One sister ran for her life; the other was left behind, and the trauma of that choice has haunted them ever since.
Now an accomplished lawyer following her father's path, Charlie has built a life as the consummate good daughter, carefully compartmentalizing the pain of her past.
But when violence strikes Pikeville again and a shocking tragedy traumatizes the entire town, Charlie finds herself at the center of the investigation—the first witness on the scene.
As she becomes entangled in this new case, the carefully constructed walls protecting her from old memories begin to crumble.
The truth about what really happened the night her mother died refuses to remain buried, forcing Charlie to confront not only the crime that destroyed her family but also the impossible choices and hidden loyalties that have defined her life.
Slaughter delivers a propulsive narrative rich with emotional depth, exploring themes of family loyalty, justice, and the price of silence.
A stunning blend of legal thriller and psychological drama that will keep readers guessing until the final revelation.

