Karin Slaughter is an American crime writer who has achieved significant commercial and critical success. She is a #1 New York Times bestselling author with more than twenty-five novels to her name. Her work has been recognized internationally, with her books published in 120 countries and more than 40 million copies sold globally. Among her notable works are the Edgar-nominated novel Cop Town and the standalone novels Pretty Girls and False Witness. Her crime fiction has established her as an international bestseller, reaching readers across diverse markets and languages.