Will Trent Books to Read Before Watching the Show
The Will Trent series is written by Karin Slaughter and consists of 11 books in total.
The books have been adapted into an ABC series called Will Trent starring Ramón Rodríguez. The series follows Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Special Agent Will Trent as he uses his unique perspective to make sure no one else is left behind like he was. The show airs Tuesdays at 10/9c and is available to stream on Hulu.
The books are in order of publication:
Triptych
Triptych is the first novel in the Will Trent series. It was published in 2006 and follows Special Agent Will Trent as he investigates a series of brutal murders in Atlanta. The novel features introductions by Will Trent, Faith Mitchell, and Angie Polaski. It is a gripping and suspenseful novel with twists and turns and a thrilling climax.
Fractured
Fractured is the second novel in the Will Trent series. It was published in 2008 and follows Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent Will Trent as he investigates a shocking murder/kidnapping involving some of Atlanta’s wealthiest and most powerful families. It has twists and turns and lovable characters.
Genesis
Genesis is the third novel in Karin Slaughter’s Will Trent series. Published in 2009, it follows Will Trent and his partner Faith Mitchell as they investigate a series of gruesome murders. The novel introduces the characters Angie Polaski and Angie’s daughter, who become close allies to Will and Faith. It is a gripping, suspenseful read with a complex plot and a twist.
Broken
Broken is the fourth novel in the Will Trent series. It was published in 2010 and follows Will Trent and Faith Mitchell as they investigate a series of brutal murders in Atlanta. The novel also features the return of Grant County characters Sara Linton and Jeffrey Tolliver, as well as the introduction of new characters.
Fallen
Fallen is the fifth novel in the Will Trent series. It was published in 2011 and follows Will Trent and Faith Mitchell as they investigate a serial killer who targets homeless women in Atlanta. It features the return of Sara Linton, Jeffrey Tolliver, and Angie Polaski, and introduces a new character, Dr. Sara Linton. It is a gripping and gripping novel with a complex plot and an intense climax.
Criminal
Criminal is the sixth novel in the Will Trent series. It was published in 2012 and follows Will Trent and Amanda Wagner as they investigate a cold case from forty years ago. This novel features the return of Faith Mitchell, Jeffrey Tolliver, and Sara Linton, as well as the introduction of new characters. This is a gripping and suspenseful novel with unexpected twists and a dramatic climax.
Unseen
Unseen is the seventh novel in the Will Trent series. It was published in 2013 and follows Will Trent and Faith Mitchell as they investigate a murder case involving a powerful political family. This novel features the return of Sara Linton and Amanda Wagner, as well as the introduction of new characters.
The Kept Woman
The Kept Woman is the eighth novel in the Will Trent series. It was published in 2016 and follows Will Trent and Faith Mitchell as they investigate a series of murders involving a construction site in Atlanta.
Busted
Busted is the ninth novel in the Will Trent series. Published in 2018, it follows Will Trent and Amanda Wagner as they investigate a cold case that has been reopened for the first time in decades. The novel features the return of Faith Mitchell, Sara Linton, and Jeffrey Tolliver, as well as the introduction of new characters.
Snatched
Snatched is the tenth novel in the Will Trent series. Published in 2019, it follows Will Trent and Faith Mitchell as they investigate a series of disappearances in Atlanta. The novel features the return of Sara Linton and Amanda Wagner, as well as the introduction of new characters.
Blighted
Blighted is the eleventh novel in the Will Trent series. Published in 2020, it follows Will Trent and Faith Mitchell as they investigate a series of murders in a small town in Georgia. The novel features the return of Sara Linton and Amanda Wagner, as well as the introduction of new characters.
