Broken by Karin Slaughter (Paperback)

A body is discovered at the bottom of Lake Grant, and early signs suggest suicide. But the scene quickly shifts from a tragic death to something far more disturbing. Evidence begins to point towards cold-blooded murder, raising urgent questions about what really happened and why.

As the investigation unfolds, Grant County chief medical examiner Sara Linton becomes directly involved. When she visits the main suspect, she is met with a horrifying discovery: the man is found dead in his cell, with the words “not me” written across the walls. The case has taken another dark turn, removing a key figure and deepening the mystery.

With no clear answers and the investigation growing more complex, Special Agent Will Trent is brought in to take control of the case. But each lead seems to vanish as quickly as it appears, and the usual routes to the truth are blocked by silence and confusion.

As Will digs deeper, it becomes clear that the case is not as isolated as it first appeared. Connections begin to surface between the victim, the suspect and those around them, revealing a web of secrets that refuses to stay buried. With every new discovery, the pressure builds, and the truth becomes harder to separate from deception.

Forced to rely on instinct, fragmented evidence and reluctant witnesses, Will must piece together a case where even the dead seem to be sending messages. But when the only person who might have known the truth is gone, finding justice becomes even more urgent.

This gripping instalment in the Will Trent series delivers a tightly woven mystery filled with suspense, emotional tension and unexpected twists, exploring how far people will go to hide the truth.

Perfect for readers who enjoy crime fiction, detective mysteries, psychological thrillers and suspenseful investigations with dark secrets and shocking revelations.