Twenty-eight years ago, sisters Charlotte and Samantha Quinn survived a brutal home invasion that left their mother dead and their father, a respected defense attorney, irrevocably changed. Charlotte was shot and left for dead, while Samantha, a child at the time, hid and witnessed the horror unfold. The trauma fractured their family, scattering them emotionally and physically. Now, Charlotte has followed in her father's footsteps, becoming a defense lawyer in their small, scarred town of Pikeville, Georgia. Samantha, an elementary school teacher, has carved out a quieter life. Their fragile peace is shattered when a new act of violence—a school shooting—brings the past crashing into the present. Charlotte finds herself defending the accused, a young man who seems to be a victim himself. As she delves into the case, the buried secrets of that fateful night nearly three decades ago begin to resurface, forcing both sisters to confront the terrifying truth of what happened, and the lies they've told themselves and each other to survive. This gripping thriller explores themes of memory, justice, and the enduring power of family bonds.
Critical Reception
"Karin Slaughter's 'The Good Daughter' solidified her reputation as a master of psychological suspense, earning widespread critical acclaim and becoming an instant international bestseller."