Slaughter is a prolific author of mystery and suspense novels, with her books sold throughout the world. The author's love for the genre began in her teenage years when she read Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca. She has said that "Rebecca" changed the course of her life, saying, "I went from being a shy little girl who loved to curl up and read romance novels to being a woman who loved to read mystery and suspense." What does Slaughter accomplish with her books? Her books typically feature strong female protagonists who find themselves in hostile environments where they must use their wits and strengths to survive. Her writing often pits women against men or law enforcement authorities, as she feels that such exchanges are most dramatic. Her books have been translated into over forty languages. The author is also recognized for her work on military mysteries, specifically the "Gideon Crew" series. Karin Slaughter is an American mystery thriller and suspense novelist. She has written more than thirty-five novels in her career which have been translated into over forty languages. She is best known for her work on military mysteries, specifically the "Gideon Crew" series.