Lena Adams has spent her life struggling to escape her past. She has only unhappy memories of Reece, the small town which nearly destroyed her. She's made a new life for herself as a police detective in Heartsdale, a hundred miles away - but nothing could prepare her for the violence which explodes when she is forced to return. A vicious murder leaves a young woman incinerated beyond recognition. And Lena is the only suspect.When Heartsdale police chief Jeffrey Tolliver, Lena's boss, receives word that his detective has been arrested, he has no choice but to go to Lena's aid - taking with him his wife, medical examiner Sara Linton. But soon after their arrival, a second victim is found. The town closes ranks. And both Jeffrey and Sara find themselves entangled in a horrifying underground world of bigotry and rage - a violent world which shocks even them. A world which puts their own lives in jeopardy. Only Jeffrey and Sara can free Lena from the web of lies, betrayal and brutality that has trapped her. But can they discover the truth before the killer strikes again?
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IT’S NO SIMPLE CASE OF MURDER
Lena Adams has spent her life struggling to forget her childhood in Reece, the small town which nearly destroyed her. She’s made a new life for herself as a police detective in Heartsdale, a hundred miles away – but nothing could prepare her for the violence which explodes when she is forced to return. A vicious murder leaves a young woman incinerated beyond recognition. And Lena is the only suspect.
When Heartsdale police chief Jeffrey Tolliver, Lena’s boss, receives word that his detective has been arrested, he has no choice but to go to Lena’s aid – taking with him his wife, medical examiner Sara Linton. But soon after their arrival, a second victim is found. The town closes ranks. And both Jeffrey and Sara find themselves entangled in a horrifying underground world of bigotry and rage – a violent world which shocks even them. But can they discover the truth before the killer strikes again?
'No one does American small-town evil more chillingly ... --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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Karin Slaughter is a New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author. She is a native of Georgia.
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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good book but different title,
By Trixie "book crazy" (Lancaster, PA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Skin Privilege (Hardcover)
If you have already read "Beyond Reach" by Karin Slaughter, dont bother to buy this book "Skin Privilege" because it is the same book, just has another title. I read all of her books and couldnt for the life of me understand how I could have missed this one called "Skin Privilege". Then I finally read a review of what it was about and realized, gosh, I am glad I didnt buy it. I had already read it! I absolutely hated the ending however.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Escaping the past,
By J. Cameron-Smith "Expect the Unexpected" (ACT, Australia) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Skin Privilege (Hardcover)
Combine tight plotting with vivid forensic detail and heart-stopping suspense, and brace yourself for a roller-coaster ride.
This is no simple case of murder and it looks like Detective Lena Adams is the only suspect. But what is really going on in Reece? Lena's boss, Jeffrey Tolliver police chief of Heartsdale and his wife Dr Sara Linton, travel to Reece to try to aid Lena. To write more about the story might spoil reading the novel itself. There are plenty of twists and turns, lots of bad guys and from underneath it all some of the mysteries of Lena's past emerge. Fans of Ms Slaughter's earlier novels will be familiar with these characters and while reading the earlier books isn't necessary it will add an extra dimension of understanding and appreciation of the plot. Highly recommended. Jennifer Cameron-Smith
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Same book--different title.,
By Becky AB "Becky AB" (Utah) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skin Privilege. Karin Slaughter (Paperback)
I sure wish I had read the reviews first. It is the same book as Beyond Read. Just a different title. Beyond Reach is good, so that makes this book good as it is the same.
Cheap shot of the publisher to do that to Karin Slaughter fans. I have learned my lesson. Will always read reviews first.
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