June 2024:
4 stars ⭐️ 
Reread via audiobook.

A killer in the city of Atlanta is killing women with a single, chilling mutilation. This killer has left behind enough evidence to fuel a frenzied police investigation, with victims in varying levels of wealth and race. Michael Ormwood is a veteran detective whose marriage is falling apart, and whose arrogance and temper are threatening his career. Angie Polaski is a vice cop and an old lover of Michael’s before she became his enemy. An ex-con has stumbled onto this killer’s trail and may be the key to solving the case.

I first read this novel in 2018 and much enjoyed it! I decided to do a reread as I’d like to read the whole series in order and have zero recollection as to how this story began. 

I really enjoyed the multi-POV that is told in three parts: Detective Michael Ormwood, John Shelley, and Will Trent/Angie Polaski. This was an interesting separation of the book’s perspectives and allowed a better look at the case as well as the bigger picture. TRIPTYCH is a gripping read that contains many twists and turns. I had a vague recollection of what occurs from my first read but was intrigued as to how it all came together.

I would definitely recommend, as with any book, to check the warnings before picking it up as Karin Slaughter is notorious for writing gritty, gruesome, and graphic scenes. 

I can’t wait to see what’s next in the Will Trent series!