I had heard good things about Karin Slaughter's writing. This was my first of her books. But for me it was nearly impossible to get through. I quit reading several times but each time felt I should keep going and give the author a chance. The story is gross and disgusting. The characters are mostly unlikeable. The book is not clever or suspenseful. On the positive side, her writing skill is good. I love a good mystery, this is not one.