Fallen

May 2, 2011
At the start of Slaughter's gripping third novel to combine characters from her two Georgia-based series (after Broken), Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent Faith Mitchell arrives at the Atlanta house of her widowed mother, Evelyn, to find serious trouble: her mother, a retired police captain, is missing; a dead man is lying on the laundry room floor; and an Asian man is holding her mother's pistol to a Hispanic man's head in Evelyn's bedroom. More violence follows. Faith's partner, Will Trent, tries to gather clues without stepping on any jurisdictional toes in the ensuing investigation, but Will fears that Evelyn's kidnapping is tied to a corruption scandal involving Evelyn's past as a narcotics officer, an angle he knows Faith doesn't want to consider. Will's deepening friendship with Dr. Sara Linton, currently working in an Atlanta E.R. and one of the few people able to crack his protective shell, adds depth. Familyâbiological, professional, and everything in betweenâplays a key role in a thriller sure to please Slaughter's many fans.

Slaughter's fans will be thrilled with the newest developments in the lives of Dr. Sara Linton and GBI Agent Will Trent. And in classic Slaughter style, the unpredictable plot with plenty of surprises will keep listeners guessing. The thriller focuses on Will's partner, Detective Faith Mitchell--and the disappearance of her mother--after she comes home to a bloody crime scene. Old and new fans will be engaged by Shannon Cochran's narration. Cochran's natural low vocal register and clear, articulate delivery fully present each character. Her animated tone brings out the engaging details of the many female characters. Cochran's occasional Southern drawl punctuates this Georgia-based series. The listener is pulled into this heart-pounding drama complete with gritty action and forensic details. A.R.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine