The Good Daughter

The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter is a gripping crime thriller set in a small-town Georgia community, where family secrets and courtroom drama collide with devastating force. Soon to be a major TV adaptation starring Jessica Biel, it’s a tense, emotionally rich read that keeps the pages turning while digging into the messy truths people hide from those closest to them.

Nearly three decades after a brutal attack shatters the Quinn family, Charlotte “Charlie” has built a life as a lawyer in Pikeville, following in her father’s footsteps. When a new act of violence strikes the town, Charlie is pulled into a case that won’t stay neatly in the past—especially when she finds herself at the centre of it.

Perfect for readers who love psychological suspense, legal thrillers, and character-driven crime novels with real heart.

Step into Pikeville and discover why The Good Daughter has become one of Slaughter’s most talked-about novels.