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Sep 21, 2020readingbetweenthelines rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Since racism is a hot topic in our society today this book is way out of bound, ditto for women and violence. It was uncomfortable to read at times and I was not sure I wanted to continue reading it but the story line improved and it…
May 29, 2020
This book will take you to a time you might not have ever thought about before, including what women had to go through when the world of policing was made available to them, and what happens when officers within the system challenge the…
May 04, 2020captbligh rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Lots of action. Bad and good guys get what they deserve.
Jul 04, 2019SidheWrites rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I honestly wasn't sure about this one, but since it was one of only two Karin Slaughter books available at the library, I decided to give it a go. I had to keep reminding myself that this story takes place in the 70's, especially with…
Nov 22, 2018LauraSteinert rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I gave up on page 34 (only 364 pages short of finished). First, Slaughter had a woman from an avidly racist family smoking Kools in 1974, although only 2% of Kools were ever bought by white people, and had the woman picking tobacco out of…
Jun 20, 2018JCLHilaryS rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A stand alone novel that focuses on women cops in Atlanta in 1974. There is strong character development of the main women , Kate and Maggie, which makes for an enjoyable read. I can tell that Slaughter did quite a bit of research on…
Nov 01, 2017
It was pretty good! Just like her other novels, it kept me on my toes. It was hard for me to put the book down. The book is great, but it’s not her best. If you like any of her other books, chances are you will enjoy this one. Especially…
Apr 26, 2017chloecat rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I barely read 50 pages.......did not find the writing worthy of any more of my time, and the gratuitous bad language and sex is just not my bag......will probably not pick up another book by this author as there are many better ones…
Dec 18, 2016PCPL rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Returned unfinished. Author used stupid language.
May 08, 2016
In 1974, Kate Murphy finds herself way out of her depth as a rookie Atlanta cop. Raised on the wealthy side of town, she's been given a uniform that's too large and teamed with blue-collar Maggie Lawson. Neither woman gets any respect --…
May 08, 2016
In 1974, Kate Murphy finds herself way out of her depth as a rookie Atlanta cop. Raised on the wealthy side of town, she's been given a uniform that's too large and teamed with blue-collar Maggie Lawson. Neither woman gets any respect --…
May 08, 2016
In 1974, Kate Murphy finds herself way out of her depth as a rookie Atlanta cop. Raised on the wealthy side of town, she's been given a uniform that's too large and teamed with blue-collar Maggie Lawson. Neither woman gets any respect --…
Jan 23, 2016carol507 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Rate this XX - foul language; explicit sex (all kinds) - glad I don't live in Atlanta
Nov 25, 2015gusmcrae rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Probably one of my 2015 Top Ten Reads. I finished "Cop Town" this morning, which meant putting aside all important tasks so I could work my way through nearly 100 pages to the book's explosive ending. Surprisingly, this wasn't the…
Jul 23, 2015alacombe3 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Really good read, suspenseful and I couldn't guess who the bad guy was, which is always a good thing.
LyndaLovelyWright
Apr 13, 2015LyndaLovelyWright rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Lots of corruption and police brutality. A story of the difficult time women have entering the police force shortly after and during the Vietnam war. This is my first experience with this author and based on this book I am not interested…
boyzmom333
Nov 02, 2014
I have to say, this was not one of her better books. If this turns out to be a new series, I would definitely not waste my time reading it. I was very disappointed. I've read all her other books/series and completely enjoyed them, but …
Oct 08, 2014Debbi_0 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Maybe it was me, but i didn't find it as good as other of he books, if it's a new series I will not be reading it.
Aug 02, 2014dshutton rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
If you're a fan of the old 87th Precinct mysteries of Ed McBain, this is the book for you! Cop Town is a bit of a departure from Karin Slaughter's other novels. A period piece, this novel follows a cop family in 1970s Atlanta. Full of…
karcoldelharvic5
Aug 01, 2014karcoldelharvic5 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Set in the 70's, full of prejudices and unfair treatment of woman, which was unfortunately true of that era
gdifranco
Jul 28, 2014gdifranco rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Karin Slaughter writes another gripping suspense that keeps the reader turning pages late into the night. She gives enough clues to keep the reader on the right track yet not quite ready to solve the mystery. Enjoy this creepy walk…
Jul 23, 2014nannerl rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Distressing but true look at misogyny and racism in the 1970s, both in jobs previously held only by white males, as well as in the family and the general community. While it still exists to some extent, it's now more covert because now…
Jun 28, 2014athena14 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A strong feminist novel, in which women police officers are discriminated against by their male colleagues but stick together.
Apr 23, 2014stephaniedchase rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A solid and enjoyable standalone from the talented Slaughter; without Will Trent, though, some of the great personality and humanity readers have come to expect from her characters is missing.