Fractured, the second entry in the Will Trent series, follows the state investigator, who teams up with a detective from Atlanta PD when a brutal crime scene leads to the discovery of a kidnapped girl.  The investigation leads to old acquaintances and feelings of inadequacy as the police try to find the missing girl before her time runs out.

Last year, I had my first experience with this series from author Karin Slaughter, taking in the 8th and 1st entry in that order. Once again, there was a personal connection between Trent and one of the primary players in the investigation, a crutch that I fear Slaughter leans on way too often.  That said, I finished the book in less than a week, so it must have had something going for it.  I look forward to continuing the series and seeing where it goes from here.  Hopefully in order.