Kisscutย 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.

Slaughterโ€™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 doesnโ€™t shy away from hard truths, Kisscutย is a gripping page-turner.

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