Did you know the Tradd Street Series was originally only supposed to be two books?

When the first book came out, reader love was so overwhelming that my publisher asked for four books (which eventually turned into seven!).

The catch? I was almost done writing book two and busy tidying up all the loose ends. When we decided to expand, I had to throw out several chapters on the spot and craft a show-stopping cliffhanger to let everyone know Melanie’s story wasn`t over yet!

Looking back, it was pure serendipity. That sudden plot pivot introduced Nola Trenholm to the world, which laid the foundation for the entire Royal Street spin-off series!

Did you read Tradd Street as it was coming out? Did that cliffhanger catch you by surprise?

If you haven`t read the Tradd Street series yet, now`s the time!

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There’s nothing I enjoy more than a great conversation about books, storytelling, and the characters who stay with us long after the final page.

If you`re in the area, I`d love for you to join me for a special evening in conversation with Karin Slaughter as we celebrate her newest novel, The Secrets We Hide. We`ll be talking about the writing process, unforgettable characters, and all the twists and turns that make a story impossible to put down.

I hope to see some familiar faces and maybe meet a few new ones, too!

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