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Pieces of Her

Written by: Karin Slaughter
Narrated by: Kathleen Early
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Publisher's Summary

The number one international best-selling author returns with an electrifying novel of devastating secrets and hidden lives that probes the fraught relationship between daughters and mothers and the lengths we go to protect those we love.

What if the person you thought you knew best turns out to be someone you never knew at all? Andrea Cooper knows everything about her mother, Laura. She knows Laura has spent nearly her whole life in the small beach town of Belle Isle, Georgia; she knows Laura's never wanted anything more than to lead a quiet, normal life in this conventional community; she knows Laura's a kind and beloved speech pathologist who helps others; she knows Laura's never kept a secret in her life. Andrea knows that Laura is everything she isn't—confident, settled, sure of herself. Feeling listless, with no direction, Andrea, unlike Laura, struggles to find her way.

But Andrea's certainty is upended when a visit to the mall is shattered by an act of horrifying violence that reveals a completely different side of Laura—a cool woman who calmly faces down a murderer. It turns out that before Andrea's mother was Laura, she was someone completely different. For nearly 30 years, she's been hiding from the woman she once was, lying low in the hope that no one would ever find her. But now she's been exposed, and nothing will ever be the same again.

The assailant was a mentally troubled teenaged scion of Georgia law enforcement royalty, and now the police want answers about what really happened in those terrifying moments at the mall. Though she's being scrutinized at every level of the criminal justice system and her innocence is on the line, Laura refuses to speak to anyone, including her own daughter. She pushes Andrea away, insisting it's time for her to stand alone and make a life for herself. To save her mother, Andrea embarks on a desperate journey following the breadcrumb trail of her mother's past. Andrea knows that if she can't uncover the secrets hidden there, there may be no future for her mother...or her.

Filled with intriguing turns, surprising revelations, and a compelling cast of characters, Pieces of Her is Slaughter's most electrifying, provocative, and suspenseful novel yet.

©2018 Karin Slaughter (P)2018 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

What the critics say

"Once listeners start Karin Slaughter's new mystery, stopping won't be an option. From the first words, Kathleen Early's narration snares us in a labyrinthine web of lies, deceits, betrayals, and truths that span decades.... Slaughter's clever plotting and Early's high-voltage performance will keep listeners glued to their listening devices." (AudioFile)

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Kathleen Early shines once again as the narrator!

I really enjoy Karin Slaughter as an author, her books include great character studies of “real” people in vivid detail. But the real standout once again in Kathleen Early’s narration. She brings a sense of raw power and emotion to life through her spoken words. I love that she seems to be the go to narrator for Slaughter and can’t wait for her to take me on my next literary journey! #Audible1

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Could have been better

The book would have been better had it been 15 chapters instead of 20. How a female author could write such a weak, pathetic character like Andrea this day and age is beyond me. Fingers crossed for new Will Trent soon!

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This is the book that never ends; it just goes on

We are currently suffering through what we hope is the last 20 minutes of this book to see how the loose ends tie up. But it is a struggle. Repetitive, confusing. Jumping frm past to present, it has turned into a turgid eulogy instead of a suspensful conclusion. Do not recommend.

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Very good and very quirky

The appeal to this book wasn't instant but it grew quickly and significantly. The main character is presented as quirky. The social element of her is presented/written so well it was felt painful at times. The writer made the character endearing and I found myself rooting for her in an oddly personal way. Great weaving of a past and present story.

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Can't listen any longer

It's so frustrating listening to the main character whine and freeze and not be able to function. I am 4 hours into the book and I have to stop before I pull all my hair out!

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Karin Slaughter as usual is enjoyable to listen to

I enjoyed listening to this book, and did not feel as others that the character of Andrea was that unbearable.
As a parent of young adults, I can see how some younger people can feel stuck and unable to make quick decisions.
Just because the older generations were forced into life at a younger age doesn't mean that it was the best choice for everyone.
Andrea grew as she needed to and that is what mattered most.
I really do like to listen to Kathleen Early's voice, her voice had a beautiful cadence to it that I really enjoy. I find that some narrators can put me off of books, but not Kathleen, I like her voice very much.
I am glad when narrators do more than one title for an author, gives some continuity to the authors work, at least for me.
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Excellent and Exciting Story

This book was great and exciting from beginning to end. Awesome, I was impressed with ever word

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Riveting

Loved this book. I just had to keep listening. I jog/walk when I listen so I got lots of exercise with this one. So many twists and turns. Just when you think you have it figured out, along comes another turn of events. #Auudible1

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Slow pace but good story

The story line and characters are all good in this novel but the pace is, at times, agonizingly slow. There are detailed descriptions of feelings and actions throughout and at times these are unnecessary to the story and are tedious. A stronger edit would have helped

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Another good audiobook

Solid 4 stars! Really enjoyed the story, the characters and plot twists-not that they were necessarily shocking or hard to guess, but the details kept it interesting. Enjoyed the author’s writing style.

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