Karin Slaughter is an American crime writer. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-five novels, including the Edgar-nominated Cop Town and standalone novels Pretty Girls and False Witness. An international bestseller, Slaughter is published in 120 countries with more than 40 million copies sold across the globe. No. 1 on The New York Times Fiction best seller list for 1 week, from the issue of August 31, 2025 (William Morrow). Wiki link