Kate’s 2¢: The last widow by Karin Slaughter

“The last widow” by Karin Slaughter

Kate’s 2¢: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

      I enjoyed this story, although, it was difficult to figure out what Willbert was about. Perhaps, if the GBI dossiers were in the beginning, instead of the end, the story would go deeper sooner.

   “The Last Widow” seems to draw from various real scenarios that have been in the news. Is this fiction following fact or fact following fiction?

From her website:

ABOUT KARIN

Karin Slaughter is one of the world’s most popular and acclaimed storytellers.

Published in 37 languages, with more than 35 million copies sold across the globe, her nineteen novels include the Grant County and Will Trent books, as well as the Edgar-nominated Cop Town and the instant New York Times bestselling novels Pretty Girls and The Good Daughter. Her most recent novel, The Last Widow, features Sara Linton and Will Trent. A native of Georgia, Karin currently lives in Atlanta. Her novels Cop Town, The Good Daughter, and Pieces of Her are all in development for film and television. 

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

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Slaughter, Karin. Reading time: 16 hours, 43 minutes.

Read by Kathleen Early.

Suspense Fiction; Mystery and Detective Stories

Unknown assailants grab a CDC scientist in a parking lot. One month later, a ground-shaking blast shatters a Sunday afternoon. Medical examiner Sara Linton and GBI investigator Will Trent rush toward the scene, but they’re waylaid by the escaping perpetrators, who kidnap Sara. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2019.

Kate’s 2¢: “The Next Wife” by Kaira Sturdivant Rouda

“The Next Wife” by Kaira Sturdivant Rouda

Kate’s 2¢: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

   As long as you remember who is speaking, there is enough fore-shadowing to keep you on your toes as to the true perpetrator in this ‘who done it’, ormaybe not.

   This well written narrative develops the three, strong women’s personalities as they go   teat-to-teat, kind of like a wet tee shirt wrestling match, but on the corporate level.

From her website:

Kaira Sturdivant Rouda is an accomplished business leader, entrepreneur, national speaker and internationally bestselling and award-winning author.

A former magazine editor, and society columnist, Kaira won the Stevie Award for Women in Business for creating the first female-focused residential real estate brand, Real Living, and growing the brand to more than 22 states before its sale to Berkshire Hathaway.

Her first book, Real You Incorporated: 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs, led to a national speaking tour where she inspired thousands. Turning to a full-time writing career, Kaira has become a USA Today bestselling author, an international bestseller, and an Amazon Charts bestseller. Her books have been translated into more than ten languages. Recent releases, including Best Day Ever, The Favorite Daughter, and The Next Wife have been called “chilling satisfying suspense” (Good Housekeeping), “exceptional” (Publishers Weekly), and “an examination of the darkest betrayals” (Brit & Co.).

Active in the areas of homelessness, food security, and empowering women and girls, in her

twenties, as a volunteer, she created the first walk-in emergency shelter for homeless families in Central Ohio.

Kaira has received numerous awards for her community service, including the national Kiwanis Service to Mankind Award, among many others. She lives in Southern California with her husband, Congressman Harley Rouda, and her four twenty-something children.

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

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Rouda, Kaira Sturdivant. Reading time: 9 hours, 24 minutes.

Read by Lindsey Pierce.

Suspense Fiction

Psychological Fiction

Kate Nelson had it all, with a flourishing company, a happy marriage with John, and her daughter Ashlyn. Enter Tish, John’s mistress and, now, new wife. Tish thinks she has it all, despite Kate still being in the picture. Not everything is golden, though. Strong language and some violence. 2021.