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“Three canvases hinged together to make one image when it was open, another image when it was closed.��

Three perspectives. Three different versions of the same event. When brought together they paint a picture of one sick, sadistic, and dangerous individual.

When a homicide detective is called to the scene of a brutal murder, he reflects on his own life. A newly released convicted sex offender and murderer struggles to assimilate. A vice cop is haunted by her past. All three perspectives are put together by Will Trent revealing an entirely different point of view on a serial killer who is about to strike one last time.

The narrative is divided into three main parts: Part I is narrated by Detective Michael Ormewood. Part II by John Shelley and Part III is split between Will Trent and Angie Polaski. It’s not until 40% in that the reader is introduced to Will POV. I was expecting Will to have a bigger voice, but he stays quietly in the background until it’s time to strike.

I started this series by reading book number 8, so I was familiar with Will and Angie’s characters. However, reading this first installment made me regret starting this series in the middle, as I went into this book with some preconceived notions about Angie and Will. It was interesting to view their relationship in a different light.

Triptych is a gruesome and dark thriller that I could not put down. Similar to other Slaughter books, some scenes are extremely difficult to read due to their disturbing nature. She does not hold back when it comes to sharing sick and twisted details. This book is not for the faint of heart.

Each part concludes with a huge reveal that had me taken by surprise. The first major twist I didn’t see coming and had me shaking my head (in a good way) at how skillfully Slaughter pulls this off and makes me want to read everything she has ever written! I have only read two books in this series and I am already addicted. I will be planning a Will Trent binge-fest soon!