About the book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
“It’s Slaughter’s prodigious gifts of characterization that make her stand out among thriller writers.” — Washington Post
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Pieces of Her, comes an electrifying crime fiction thriller featuring newly minted US Marshal Andrea Oliver as she investigates a cold case with links to her father’s past.
A small town hides a big secret…
Who killed Emily Vaughn?
A girl with a secret…
Longbill Beach, 1982. Emily Vaughn gets ready for the prom. For an athlete, who is smart, pretty and well-liked, this night should be the highlight of her high school career. But Emily has a secret. And by the end of the evening, that secret will be silenced forever.
An unsolved murder…
Forty years later, Emily’s unsolved murder remains a mystery. Her tight-knit group of friends closed ranks; her respected, wealthy family retreated inwards; the small town moved on from her grisly attack. But all that’s about to change.
One final chance to uncover a killer…
US Marshal Andrea Oliver arrives in Longbill Beach on her first assignment: to protect a judge receiving death threats. But, in reality, Andrea is there to solve a gripping mystery and find justice for Emily. The killer is still out there—and Andrea must discover the truth before she gets silenced, too…
Editions of Girl, Forgotten
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062859044
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062859037
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
“It’s Slaughter’s prodigious gifts of characterization that make her stand out among thriller writers.” — Washington Post
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Pieces of Her, comes an electrifying crime fiction thriller featuring newly minted US Marshal Andrea Oliver as she investigates a cold case with links to her father’s past.
A small town hides a big secret…
Who killed Emily Vaughn?
A girl with a secret…
Longbill Beach, 1982. Emily Vaughn gets ready for the prom. For an athlete, who is smart, pretty and well-liked, this night should be the highlight of her high school career. But Emily has a secret. And by the end of the evening, that secret will be silenced forever.
An unsolved murder…
Forty years later, Emily’s unsolved murder remains a mystery. Her tight-knit group of friends closed ranks; her respected, wealthy family retreated inwards; the small town moved on from her grisly attack. But all that’s about to change.
One final chance to uncover a killer…
US Marshal Andrea Oliver arrives in Longbill Beach on her first assignment: to protect a judge receiving death threats. But, in reality, Andrea is there to solve a gripping mystery and find justice for Emily. The killer is still out there—and Andrea must discover the truth before she gets silenced, too…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Girl, Forgotten about?
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
“It’s Slaughter’s prodigious gifts of characterization that make her stand out among thriller writers.” — Washington Post
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Pieces of Her, comes an electrifying crime fiction thriller featuring newly minted US Marshal Andrea Oliver as she investigates a cold case with links to her father’s past.
A small town hides a big secret…
Who killed Emily Vaughn?
A girl with a secret…
Longbill Beach, 1982. Emily Vaughn gets ready for the prom. For an athlete, who is smart, pretty and well-liked, this night should be the highlight of her high school career. But Emily has a secret. And by the end of the evening, that secret will be silenced forever.
An unsolved murder…
Forty years later, Emily’s unsolved murder remains a mystery. Her tight-knit group of friends closed ranks; her respected, wealthy family retreated inwards; the small town moved on from her grisly attack. But all that’s about to change.
One final chance to uncover a killer…
US Marshal Andrea Oliver arrives in Longbill Beach on her first assignment: to protect a judge receiving death threats. But, in reality, Andrea is there to solve a gripping mystery and find justice for Emily. The killer is still out there—and Andrea must discover the truth before she gets silenced, too…
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Girl, Forgotten?
Fiction > Fiction / Literature / Comics / Graphic novels: narrative themes > Narrative theme: sense of place
Where can I read a sample of Girl, Forgotten?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062859044
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Girl, Forgotten?
Karin Slaughter
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Girl, Forgotten is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062859044) and ebook(ISBN 9780062859037)
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