The Last Widow is the ninth book in the Will Trent series written by Karin Slaughter. Published in 2019, this gripping thriller takes readers on a suspenseful journey filled with mystery, action, and intense emotions.

The story begins with a devastating explosion at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Will Trent, an agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), is called to the scene along with his partner, Faith Mitchell. As they investigate the incident, they discover that it was not an accident but a deliberate act of terrorism.

Soon after, a woman named Michelle Spivey goes missing from a shopping mall parking lot. Michelle is an epidemiologist who works for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It becomes apparent that her disappearance is connected to the explosion at Emory University.

As Will and Faith delve deeper into the case, they uncover a dangerous extremist group known as the Invisible Patriot Army (IPA). The IPA is led by a charismatic and ruthless leader named Dashel Dixon. Their goal is to spread fear and chaos by targeting high-profile institutions and individuals.

Meanwhile, Sara Linton, Will’s girlfriend and a medical examiner, finds herself caught up in the investigation when she treats a mysterious patient who has been brutally tortured. This patient turns out to be one of the members of the IPA.

As the investigation progresses, Will and his team race against time to find Michelle Spivey and prevent further acts of violence. They must navigate through a web of deception, betrayal, and hidden agendas to uncover the truth behind the IPA’s plans.

• The Last Widow

• The Will Trent Series, Book 9
• By: Karin Slaughter
• Narrated by: Kathleen Early

A mysterious kidnapping case

On a hot summer night, a scientist from the Centers for Disease Control was grabbed by unknown attackers in a shopping mall parking lot. Disappearing into thin air, the authorities are desperate to save the doctor.

Terrifying explosion

A month later, the serenity of a sunny Sunday afternoon was shattered by an explosion that shook the ground—followed a second later. One of Atlanta’s busiest and most important neighborhoods—the site of Emory University, two major hospitals, the FBI and CDC headquarters—was bombed.

A demonic enemy

Medical examiner Sara Linton and her partner Will Trent, a Georgia Bureau of Investigation investigator, rush to the scene — and into the heart of a deadly plot that threatens to destroy thousands. innocent lives. When the attackers kidnap Sara, Will goes undercover to save her and prevent a massacre—putting his life first for the woman and country he loves.

This book is so good down to the last sentence/statement. I started it not long after a mass shooting so I had to wait a bit before I listened again. But then I couldn’t wait any longer —her books are my favorites —and I’m so glad I kept at it. Talk about ripped from the headlines. I kept thinking “amen” to the good characters and their critiques of hatred and how hatred is (or isn’t) covered. I so needed that even though it can be hard to listen to hate speech from bad characters. Despite heaviness, there’s still the humor we adore from Karin Slaughter/her characters. A must-read, just be forewarned re triggers.

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