Kisscut is an unflinching and disturbing thriller that pulls no punches. Sara, Jeffrey, and Lena are still reeling from their last case when a shocking crime shakes their small town—13-year-old Jenny is caught attempting to murder a teenage boy outside a skating rink. As they investigate, they uncover a horrifying underground world of abuse and manipulation. Slaughter’s writing is graphic, intense, and at times deeply unsettling, but never gratuitous. She handles dark subject matter with precision, making this a difficult yet compelling read. Sensitive readers should be warned—this book is not for the faint of heart. For those who appreciate gritty crime fiction that doesn’t shy away from hard truths, Kisscut is a gripping page-turner.