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The Last Widow
The Last Widow: A Novel | Karin Slaughter
Investigator Will Trent and medical examiner Sara Linton must stop a mysterious group of domestic terrorists planning to unleash a deadly epidemic in this electrifying and all too plausible thriller. On a serene summer Sunday, a routine admission for a run-of-the-mill surgery at Atlantas Emory Hospital goes tragically wrong, setting off a catastrophic wave of destruction that sends the facility and the surrounding area into lockdown. One of the citys largest and most prestigious institutions, Emory is situated near the Centers for Disease Control, the FBI counter-terrorism headquarters, and a large childrens hospital. Anything that happens there has repercussions for the entire city, the state of Georgia, and possibly the entire nation. A few miles away, medical examiner Sara Linton is enduring an awkward lunch with her mother, her aunt, and her boyfriend Will Trent, an agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. But the sudden wail of sirens blaring in the distance cuts the uncomfortable get-together short, drawing her and Will to the scene. Both Sara and Will are seasoned public servants trained to help in an emergency. Dedicated and courageous, they run towards a crisis while others are running away. But on this warm summer day, that instinct will lead them into lethal danger. Within an hour the situation at Emory has spiraled out of controlSara has been taken prisoner and Will forced undercover, on a case in which thousands of lives are at stake. That routine admission at Emory was the opening maneuver in a perilous game of hunter and prey that leads him out of Atlanta into the Appalachians, to a remote compound where a radical group has hatched a diabolical plan for murder on a massive scale that will rock the nation if it isnt stopped.
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Enchanted_Bibliophile
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4½ ✨

When I started this book I couldn't remember why I liked it as much as I did the first time. I remember the premise and the disgust I felt, but not why after 3 years I still felt this way.
But now I remember! The brilliance of Slaughter's work does not cease to amaze me.

Absolutely loved Laurence's narration.

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deeannloso
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Medical examiner Sara Linton and her partner Will Trent, an investigator with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, rush to the scene—and into the heart of a deadly conspiracy that threatens to destroy thousands of innocent lives. When the assailants abduct Sara, Will goes undercover to save her and prevent a massacre—putting his own life on the line for the woman and the country he loves.

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Shemac77
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Pickpick

Even on audio quite engaging

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Shemac77
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Next audible

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all_4_kb
The Last Widow: A Novel | Karin Slaughter
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Happy hump day reading, friends!

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Susanita
The Last Widow: A Novel | Karin Slaughter
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I learned a few things from reading this book.
-I like the show better
-Confirms this author is not for me
-White nationalists are crazy monster truckers

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Susanita
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1. Tagged book takes place in Atlanta.
2. I want to visit the Shetland islands from the Ann Cleeves series.
#wondrouswednesday

Eggs I‘m with you on Shetland 🤗🤗 9mo
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DGRachel
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Karin Slaughter was exactly what I needed to break through this reading slump. Action packed, as always, and absolutely terrifying, I loved it and didn‘t want to put it down.

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amma-keep-reading
Pickpick

This was lot. Even though it's fiction, the ideologies of the villain and his minions are too similar to current events.

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Shonab
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Mehso-so

18. Didn't enjoy this as much, maybe because I'd read three back to back! 3/5

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deeannloso
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Wow! What an excellent storyline. It put a mirror up to what‘s been going on in the United States for the last several years. This book kept me on the edge of my seat, anticipating what would happen next. Another must read. #SeriesLove2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65

5feet.of.fury So good! 2y
TheSpineView Sounds good! Great job 2y
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deeannloso
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“Karin Slaughter, the New York Times bestselling author of Pieces of Her, brings back Will Trent and Sara Linton in this superb and timely thriller full of devious twists, disturbing secrets, and shocking surprises you won‘t see coming”

LiseWorks I am enjoying the show 2y
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Sleepswithbooks
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TheSpineView Excellent 2y
5feet.of.fury I looooved this one 2y
FromMyLectory Ooh I loved this one! Thrilling plot.. 2y
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Addison_Reads
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#Screamathon @4thhouseontheleft #BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks #SeriesRead2021 @TheSpineView

Book 9 in the Will Trent series took a bit of a different direction than others. In this one, Will must go undercover in order to save Sara and stop a crime from happening that puts thousands of lives in danger. Will also has to finally face his feelings for Sara.

Great thriller!

TheSpineView Great job! 😊 3y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3y
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KaylaD
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Sorry I‘m so late at posting this I‘ve been dealing with a stomach bug!😕 But thank you so much @Pogue for my #litsylovespringswap gift!! The scarf is beautiful!! I wish I knew how to knit or crochet! I tried to teach myself but it didn‘t work out! Haha thank you so much!! I‘m excited to read these books also! 💜💜 @Bookgoil @rsteve388

Pogue I am glad you like everything. I hope you are feeling better! 4y
Bookgoil Feel better what a lovely gift! 4y
KaylaD Thanks ladies!!💜 4y
wanderinglynn @KaylaD hi Kayla! I see you haven‘t posted anything in a long while. And you didn‘t provide a lot of information in your #HauntedHollowSwap form. It would be helpful to your #HHS match if you posted some Halloween likes, books, etc. Check out some of the other participants‘ #HHS posts. Many thanks! (edited) 3y
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Madison91
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Mehso-so

This is more of a crime book rather than the usual whodunnits I like 😬 it was however a good fast paced story and contained the most important thing... will Trent 😚

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Jilly6183
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Karin Slaughter is just so good. But damn, with recent events in the U.S., this hit scarily too close to home. Good thing this author is smarter than a bunch a racist assholes? But part of me is like, “don‘t give them ideas!”

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CherylSwafford
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Finishing up this suspenseful and highly entertaining read. 👍
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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CherylSwafford
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Just started this one👍
So far ...fast-paced and entertaining!

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eanderson
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Wow... fast paced and some what wordy, but I‘m willing to throw that aside because Karin Slaughter crafted one heck of a story! I love Will and seeing his growth in this book. 😍🌟🌟🌟🌟

eanderson #murder2020 27/43 (edited) 4y
Nute Oooh, this sounds really good! 4y
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eanderson
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I love when an author mentions a place that I‘ve actually visited! I have several family members that live in Flowery Branch, GA!! It‘s a beautiful town. 🤗 From my aunt and uncle‘s back porch you can see a location that they use of the show Ozark.

booklover76 I grew up in the Atlanta suburbs (not far from Flowery Branch actually) and I love reading Slaughter's books because her descriptions of Atlanta are so accurate and vivid 4y
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eanderson
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Bubble bath and Will Trent? Sounds good to me!!

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eanderson
The Last Widow: A Novel | Karin Slaughter
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On to the next in the Will Trent series while little man and Theo face off in the battle of snacks.🤗

MicheleinPhilly I ran into one of my friends this morning while I was walking Pickles. I asked him how his dog was handling her new baby brother and he said, “She loves him now that he has started eating solid food. Now she doesn‘t want to leave his side.” 😂 #HooverHounds 4y
eanderson @MicheleinPhilly hahaha! That‘s cute! Yup, that‘s Theo with Matthew. He‘s figured he can con Matthew into giving him snacks when my husband and I won‘t. 4y
robinb Such a sweet background! And Matthew‘s hair is getting so thick! 😊 4y
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Pageturner1
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This audible was a great listen. I like how Karin Slaughter writes. The ending kind of became predictable but there was some that i wasn‘t expecting. It was worth it.

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TamTracy
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I really liked this book and it kept me reading. It wasn‘t predictable like I thought it was going to be!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

ShelleyBooksie I thought the same! Great read. 4y
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cathysaid
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Homegrown terrorist cells are the focus of the latest crime novel set in Atlanta. Slaughter is one of my go-to crime/brain candy authors and she doesn‘t disappoint. After a CDC doctor is kidnapped and a bombing occurs at Emory university, the GBI & FBI investigate. Occasionally long winded, edge-of-your seat action makes up for it. There‘s something engaging about reading novels set in your own town, isn‘t there? 3.5/5 ⭐️ #CathysCatchUpPosts

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LogiKitty
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Did I just accidentally find a thriller w a lesbian couple???? 🥺😍 I heard 'married when legally able to' and I was shook!

Enchanted_Bibliophile You should try Val McDermid if you like this 5y
LogiKitty @Enchanted_Bibliophile thank you for the suggestion! I'm always looking for more (: I can't wait for summer to come where I can do more reading 💖🔥 5y
Enchanted_Bibliophile It's my pleasure! My favourite is the Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series (especially if you like the legal couple factor). HAPPY READING 📖 5y
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DHill
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What‘s not to love? Will Trent #9 read by Kathleen Early. Sooo good. One of my favorites in the series.

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gradcat
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Mehso-so

#Booked2020 #Winter #CoverCrush
I didn‘t like this book as much as I should have (I have loved most of Slaughter‘s Grant County & Will Trent series), mostly because the subject matter has become a matter of severe distress for me. This book involves the heinous machinations of a pedophilic overlord (Dash) whose paramilitary operations, if successful, could wipe out huge swaths of the population of Atlanta (the novel‘s setting). Slaughter ⬇️

gradcat ⬆️ (cont) allows Dash a lot of speaking time, and his particular brand of insidious bigotry is just too reminiscent of current situations, not only in the US, but in other countries around the world, where hated of minorities is finding purchase in once dormant, but now fertile, soil. It sickens me to such a degree that even a fictional representation of this mindset disturbs me too much to allow for enjoyment. But given that my personal ⬇️ 5y
gradcat ⬆️ (cont) feelings are not the only governor of my opinion in considering the worthiness of novels, I can in good faith give this book a so-so rating, because Slaughter always has great plots coupled with good writing, and she has not lost any of that ability with this book. I just don‘t care for the subject matter, but others will probably not be as bothered by it as I am. I‘m just sick of it, is all.... ♥️ (edited) 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Fun cover — sorry it was only so-so for you. 5y
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gradcat @BarbaraTheBibliophage I really do love the cover...and really, she‘s one of my favorite writers! It was strictly down to subject matter...I‘m just soooo many decades (because I‘m ancient) tired of guns & chauvinism & white supremacy. 5y
Cinfhen Weird, I totally missed this post!!! Another fantastic review ❤️ 5y
gradcat @Cinfhen Thank you! You are so sweet about my reviews...you‘re in danger of spoiling me! 😂♥️ 5y
Cinfhen I‘m honestly always impressed by your thoughtfulness of the review. I always get a good sense of why or why not a book worked for you!!! 5y
gradcat @Cinfhen Flattery will you get you everywhere, my darling! Just kidding...really, I have come to love getting your comments! Thanks so much! They always make me feel good, and that‘s worth everything, isn‘t it? ♥️ 5y
Cinfhen So glad that my simple comments can bring u some joy 🧡💜🧡 5y
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S3V3N
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She never disappoints. This was a good book. Karin and her twisy storyline is always a good read.

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sophierayton
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This had a real Rambo feel to it which is quite different to her previous novels. It was good to have a story from a different point of view. The story was also repeated from different perspectives which was a new approach too. Not my favourite of her books, but still enthralling.

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Kshakal
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Wow!! What a ride!! This book is full of twists and turns that will leave you wanting more! An excellent read about our current political culture and the world we live in!

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Kshakal
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Sometimes all you need to feel better is a good book and kitty cuddles!!!

LiteraryinPA I completely agree! 5y
rubyslippersreads 😻😻😻 5y
ElizaMarie Totally agree with his and that kitty is so so cute! Enjoy! 5y
Panic70 Awww. Sweet kitty. Hope you feel better soon. Just in case I recommend more self care and kitty snuggles. 5y
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riversong153
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I loved this book! Devoured it in 2 sittings. Karin Slaughter never disappoints. She did a great job integrating the current political climate in a mystery/thriller. I don‘t always like when mystery/thriller authors do that, but this was well done. I recommend if you‘re a fan of the genre. Trigger warnings for rape and child abuse.

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Come-read-with-me
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Mehso-so

This book was a bit of a mixed bag for me. I really liked parts of the story but found other parts a bit tedious and over written. I have not read all of the other books that proceed this one in the series, so maybe that would‘ve helped me enjoyed this book more. It just seemed that the author got bogged down in details that didn‘t move the story forward. Normally, I like her writing but this one was not my favourite .

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ShelleyBooksie
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My year in books. Shortest read was 84 Charing Cross Road and longest was The Huntress.

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ShelleyBooksie
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Had hoped to finish this one yesterday as my last book.of 2019, but finished it up today. Great read that kept me on the edge of my seat. Her books can be graphic but the storyline keeps me reading.

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tlmorgan
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So I‘ll start by saying I love this series. I‘ve read every book. But I feel like I play book bingo waiting for her to use the word “bile”. Every. Book. This was the mark for use #1 🤣

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HarperCollinsIn
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It begins with an abduction. The routine of a family shopping trip is shattered when Michelle Spivey is snatched as she leaves the mall with her young daughter. A month later, on a sleepy Sunday afternoon, medical examiner Sara Linton is at lunch with her boyfriend will Trent, an agent with the Georgia Bureau of investigation. But the serenity of the summers day is broken by the wail of sirens. A radical group has murder in mind.

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Kleblanc

“The right man isn‘t intimidated by a woman who‘s comfortable with who she is.”

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Kleblanc

“A furious woman was capable of inflicting immense psychological damage, the kind that stuck around long after the wounds healed.”

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Kleblanc

“She wasn‘t against religion so much as the people who sought to use it as a weapon. One of the things that had drawn Sara to medicine was the immutability of facts. The atomic number for helium would always be two. The triple point of water was indisputably the basis of the definition for the kelvin. You didn‘t need faith to believe either of these things. You just needed math.”

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Kleblanc
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Staying in tonight with my pup & a very good book ❤️

Curiouser_and_curiouser Hi there! How did you feel about this book? I haven't read anything by Slaughter yet. 5y
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Kleblanc
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Finally picked this up from the library!! So excited to read the latest book from my favorite author

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EadieB
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Sara has been taken prisoner and Will is forced undercover, on a case in which thousands of lives are at stake. book is too political for me. Slaughter is a great storyteller but we love to be entertained by by the exploits of Sara and Will's relationship in Grant County instead of Neo-Nazi‘s, domestic terrorism and homebred militia which we get enough of on the nightly news.

EadieB This is not the direction I was hoping this great series would take and I hope Slaughter can bring the next in the series back home to Grant County. I would recommend this book to those who like to read about political happenings in the world but if you want to read about Will and Sara in Grant County, then you will be as disappointed as I am. #TheLastWidow #KarinSlaughter 5y
Andrew65 That‘s a shame given the strong series around Sara‘s relationships and Will coping with his learning disabilities. 5y
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EadieB @Andrew65 I know! Why doesn‘t she stick to a proven formula? 5y
Andrew65 @EadieB That‘s what we read the series for! Both series Sara is the main driving force. 5y
EadieB @Andrew65 Maybe she'll get enough complains and return back to Grant County and their relationship. 5y
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SW-T
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Slaughter always delivers. Another great entry 😊

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swishandflick
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Phenomenal! At some point maybe I'll stop being shocked when Slaughter exceeds my already high expectations, every single time. Here's hoping she continues to crank out these books, bc I don't know how I'll ever say bye to Will Trent 🤗

vivastory I think I heard somewhere that the next Will Trent is supposed to be published next year 5y
swishandflick @vivastory Yes! 👏🏽 It's called 5y
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swishandflick
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I've been falling down the rabbit hole that is start/stopping library books and feeling guilty because of how long I was on the waitlist for them. So I decided to put my Kindle to the side for a sec and reach for a pinch hitter that I'd been saving, the most recent Karin Slaughter 👏🏽

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