A Faint Cold Fear

In a small town, medical examiner Sara Linton investigates a suspicious death on a college campus. As more violence erupts, she races against time to uncover the truth before another victim falls. This gripping narrative unfolds in A Faint Cold Fear.

In A Faint Cold Fear, medical examiner Sara Linton is drawn into a chilling investigation when she is called to the scene of what initially appears to be a suicide on a local college campus in the small town of Heartsdale. The discovery of a mutilated body raises more questions than answers, and the college administration is determined to keep the incident under wraps to avoid scandal. However, both Sara and Police Chief Jeffrey Tolliver sense that something is amiss and begin to dig deeper into the case.

As the investigation unfolds, the situation escalates with two additional suspicious deaths and a brutal attack on a young woman. The urgency to find the truth intensifies, and Sara realizes she is not merely dealing with a tragic case; she is on the trail of a potential murderer. The reluctance of the college authorities to cooperate complicates matters further, leaving Sara feeling isolated in her quest for answers.

Haunted by memories from her past, Sara must navigate the growing violence while piecing together the clues that seem to lead closer to home. With the stakes higher than ever, she is determined to uncover the truth before another life is lost. A Faint Cold Fear is a gripping thriller that showcases Karin Slaughter’s mastery in weaving intricate plots and developing complex characters, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.