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We Are All Guilty Here

By: Karin Slaughter
Narrated by: Kathleen Early
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The instant No.1 Sunday Times bestseller! The gripping and exciting first book in a brand new crime thriller series from the global sensation Karin Slaughter.

'A powerful and gripping read' Shari Lapena

'Explosive from the very start' Cara Hunter

'This is a huge novel with an even bigger heart' Jane Casey

'Karin Slaughter is always a must read' Harlan Coben

‘A dark, shocking and visceral story’ Janice Hallett

'An astonishing novel' Andrea Mara

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Welcome to North Falls. A small town where everyone knows everyone. But nobody knows the truth.

Emmy Clifton thinks she knows her neighbours. She's wrong.

She thinks it’s just another hot summer night like any other. She's wrong.

When her best friend's daughter asks for help, she thinks it’s just some teenage drama. She’s never been more wrong in her life.

As the town ignites in the wake of the girl's disappearance, Emmy throws herself into the search. But then she realises: You never really know a town until you know its secrets.

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'Karin absolutely nails small town America with complex family lives filled with secrets and paranoia' 5 star reader review

'Brilliant, heart-breaking, tense, disturbing and another impossible to put down' 5 star reader review

'A compelling and intricately woven thriller that will keep readers hooked from start to finish' 5 star reader review

We Are All Guilty Here was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 16/6/25

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Editorial Review

Small town, big secrets
Karin Slaughter is one of those authors I always turn to when I want a story that completely pulls me in. We Are All Guilty Here focuses on a small Southern town in the United States where a violent crime sends shockwaves through a community full of secrets. I’m intrigued that this isn’t just a whodunit, but more of a “what did we all do?” I’ve got a feeling it will leave us questioning everything—and talking about it long after. Expect a slow-burn suspense that packs a serious emotional punch. If you loved Pieces of Her or Pretty Girls, this one should already be in your wish list. —Dawn G., Audible Editor

Critic reviews

'A thriller of breadth and depth—a powerful and gripping read' Shari Lapena
'Explosive from the very start' Cara Hunter
'This is a huge novel with an even bigger heart' Jane Casey
'Karin Slaughter is always a must read' Harlan Coben
‘A dark, shocking and visceral story … Absolutely brilliant’ Janice Hallett
'Powerful, beautiful, brimming with heart and grit – an astonishing novel. I adored it' Andrea Mara
‘Impeccably crafted, achingly tense, and so deeply felt’ Dervla McTiernan
'Brilliantly fresh and compelling – Karin Slaughter is on cracking form’ Peter James
'You need Karin Slaughter on your reading list' Financial Times
'This is Karin Slaughter at her finest' Woman & Home
'The first chapter was so gripping, I almost missed my tube stop' Prima
Praise for Karin Slaughter
‘Compulsive reading’ Clare Mackintosh
‘Twisty, touching and intense. I find it totally absorbing’ Adele Parks
‘I’d follow her anywhere’ Gillian Flynn
‘Passion, intensity, and humanity’ Lee Child
‘A dark, sophisticated gem of a read’ Janice Hallett
‘Heart-stopping one moment, heart-breaking the next’ Cara Hunter
‘Her heroines are believable, flawed and courageous’ Oyinkan Braithwaite
‘Never less than nail-biting’ The Times
‘Absorbing’ Sunday Times
‘One of the boldest thriller writers working today’ Tess Gerritsen
‘Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivalled’ Michael Connelly
‘A writer of extraordinary talents’ Kathy Reichs
‘Fiction doesn't get any better than this’ Jeffery Deaver
‘A great writer at the peak of her powers’ Peter James
‘Big, dark, rich, satisfying, and bloody’ Stuart MacBride
‘The queen of the explosive thriller’ Good Housekeeping
'Karin Slaughter has – by far – the best name of all of us mystery novelists' James Patterson
‘Sharp and absorbing’ Guardian
All stars
Most relevant
I listen to 3 books a week at a minimum.
Most are good.
But when you are listening to a really well written and narrated book it really stands out.
This is one of those.

loved it

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The pacing was spot on. It had that edge-of-your-seat quality where you keep telling yourself “just one more chapter,” and before you know it, hours have passed. What really stood out was how it managed to stay gripping without ever becoming overwhelming or irritating. The tension built naturally, the twists felt earned, and the unpredictability kept things exciting without losing coherence.
Emotionally, it struck a strong balance. It was gritty and raw when it needed to be, but never felt forced. You could feel the weight of what the characters were going through, and it added depth rather than slowing the story down. In fact, that emotional layer is what made it so hard to put down.The writing itself was excellent—clear, immersive, and confident. It didn’t try too hard, yet still delivered powerful moments that stayed with me. There was never a dull point, no dragging sections, no frustration—just a consistently compelling story from beginning to end.

outstanding

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It was good but not Karin’s best. The twist and turns kept me listening but I missed the shock factor that previous books had. It was tame for me but I’m hoping this will change in the future.

The twists and turns

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Brilliant narrator. The usual excellent standard of story and characters form Karin Slaughter, I’m looking forward to the next book aleady

Fantastic

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Usual fast paced storyline which is gripping. I was unable to put down and am looking forward to the next one!

Fast paced

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