A Faint Cold Fear

by Karin Slaughter
I recently moved back in with my mother because I’m unemployed and broke. I am no living in the suburbs instead of the big city and it’s driving me a bit insane. I haven’t seen my sexy boy toy in a few weeks. His sister is staying with him until school starts. I don’t have a place of my own so we have no where to go for privacy unless you count my car. And I haven’t done that since I was 18. Being in a bleak state of mind my mother gave me A Faint Cold Fear to read.


Not a typical romance but packed with suspense, mystery, tension and a complicated relationship between medical examiner Sara Linton and her ex-husband, police chief Jeff Tolliver. Exes who can’t stand to be away from each other and have engaged in a sex only relationship until they figure it out. Slaughter flushes out their relationship with tender and frustrating moments and happy and sad moments. It feels like a real life relationship that is totally relatable.

The story begins with the unexpected attack of a pregnant woman in broad daylight amoungst a slew of police officers. The story bobs and weaves in surprising plot twists that last throughout the entire book. The detail of the medical examinations are interesting and provide insight into the dangerous world of homicide. Although I thought I knew who the killer was I was pleasantly surprised at the ending twist.

If you’re looking for full fledged romance this isn’t the book for you. However, if you’re in the mood for something a bit different with hints of love and sex this is definitely an enjoyable and fast read that is sure to satisfy.