A Slow Fire Burning

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A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins is a gripping crime thriller that weaves a tense narrative around a brutal murder on a London houseboat. The story follows three troubled women, each with their own dark pasts and secrets, connected to the victim. As their lives intersect, buried traumas and hidden motives emerge, raising questions about guilt and justice.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate intricate crime mysteries filled with suspense and unexpected twists. The story weaves together the secrets and motives of three women connected by a violent incident, keeping you guessing until the very end. It delves into themes of revenge, redemption, and the hidden complexities of human emotions, making it a gripping read for thriller enthusiasts.

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A Slow Fire Burning

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Look What You Started

From the author of global phenomena The Girl on the Train and Into the Water, comes a fresh, propulsive new novel. This is the event publication everyone will be talking about in 2022.

The scorching new thriller from the bestselling author of The Girl on the Train and Into the Water

'What is wrong with you?'

Laura has spent most of her life being judged. She's seen as hot-tempered, troubled, a loner. Some even call her dangerous.

Miriam knows that just because Laura is witnessed leaving the scene of a horrific murder with blood on her clothes, that doesn't mean she's a killer. Bitter experience has taught her how easy it is to get caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Carla is reeling from the brutal murder of her nephew. She trusts no oneβ€”good people are capable of terrible deeds. But how far will she go to find peace?

Innocent or guilty, everyone is damaged. Some are damaged enough to kill.

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Paula Hawkins' latest crime and thriller novel offers an enthralling read, marked by its layered plot and a realistic cast of characters. Praised for its intricate storytelling and the emotional depth of its characters, it captivates readers with its sharp twists and a vividly rendered London setting. Drawing comparisons to the works of Barbara Vine and Patricia Highsmith, it is celebrated for its cleverness and intense human insights.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529176759

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 266g

Pages: 384

About the Author

PAULA HAWKINS worked as a journalist for fifteen years before turning her hand to fiction. Born and brought up in Zimbabwe, Paula moved to London in 1989 and has lived there ever since. Her first thriller, The Girl on the Train, has been a global phenomenon, selling 23 million copies worldwide. Published in over forty languages, it has been a No.1 bestseller around the world and was a No.1 box office hit film starring Emily Blunt.

Into the Water, her second stand-alone thriller, has also been a global No.1 bestseller, spending twenty weeks in the Sunday Times hardback fiction Top 10 bestseller list, and six weeks at No.1.

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