A Faint Cold Fear by Karin Slaughter (Paperback)

A suspected suicide on a college campus appears to be an open-and-shut case. But for medical examiner Sara Linton, something about the tragedy doesn’t feel right.

As questions begin to mount, two more suspicious deaths follow, and a young woman is brutally attacked. What first seemed like an isolated incident quickly develops into something far darker. The evidence points towards a killer hiding in plain sight, and the clock is ticking before another victim is claimed.

Determined to uncover the truth, Sara finds herself facing resistance at every turn. The college authorities are reluctant to cooperate, information is hard to come by, and each new discovery only deepens the mystery. As she digs further into the case, the violence surrounding the investigation stirs painful memories from her own past, forcing her to confront emotions she’d rather leave buried.

With the clues leading ever closer to home, the investigation becomes more personal and more dangerous. Sara and those around her must piece together the truth before the killer strikes again, but every answer seems to raise even more questions.

Set in the bestselling Grant County series, this gripping crime thriller combines an intricate mystery with psychological tension and high emotional stakes. Packed with shocking twists, chilling suspense and compelling characters, it explores the secrets that people hide and the devastating consequences when those secrets are exposed.

Perfect for readers who enjoy crime fiction, detective mysteries, psychological thrillers and suspenseful stories featuring complex investigations, strong female leads and dark, emotionally charged cases.