The Burning Soul

Private Investigator Charlie Parker hunts evil in the tenth book in the globally bestselling series
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The Burning Soul by John Connolly delves into the dark secrets of a small Maine town when a girl goes missing. As private detective Charlie Parker investigates, he discovers layers of hidden truths and past transgressions intertwining with the present. The novel explores themes of redemption, guilt, and the complexities of human nature within a thrilling and suspenseful narrative.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by dark, intricate crime stories laced with supernatural elements. It delves into secrets and lies with a gripping narrative that blends atmospheric tension with psychological depth, ideal for readers who relish suspenseful thrillers with a touch of the otherworldly.

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The Burning Soul

Unnerving. Unpredictable. Unforgettable: JOHN CONNOLLY IS THE MASTER OF THE SUPERNATURAL THRILLER.
Join Charlie Parker as he returns to the dark side for another chilling case.

'What's the worst thing you've ever done?' The thrilling new Charlie Parker novel from bestselling author John Connolly.

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Randall Haight has a secret: when he was a teenager, he and his friend killed a 14-year-old girl.

Randall did his time and built a new life in the small Maine town of Pastor's Bay, but somebody has discovered the truth about Randall. He is being tormented by anonymous messages, haunting reminders of his past crime, and he wants private detective Charlie Parker to make it stop.

But another 14-year-old girl has gone missing, this time from Pastor's Bay, and the missing girl's family has its own secrets to protect. Now Parker must unravel a web of deceit involving the police, the FBI, a doomed mobster named Tommy Morris, and Randall Haight himself.

Because Randall Haight is telling lies . . .

The Burning Soul weaves a tale of suspense and mystery, challenging the reader to uncover the truth hidden beneath layers of deception.

Series: Charlie Parker Thriller

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The Burning Soul by John Connolly is highly praised for its seamless blend of suspense, mystery, and Connolly's trademark supernatural touch. Reviewers commend the beautifully written narrative and well-developed characters, noting the vivid depiction of Maine's backwoods. The novel is described as an intelligent and memorable thriller, showcasing Connolly's undiminished literary talent.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340993552

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 June 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

About the Author

John Connolly is the first non-American writer to win the US Shamus award and the first Irish writer to win an Edgar award. His debut - EVERY DEAD THING - introduced the character of Private Investigator Charlie Parker, and swiftly launched him right into the front rank of thriller writers. All his subsequent novels have been Sunday Times bestsellers. Before becoming a novelist, he spent five years working as a journalist for The Irish Times, to which he continues to contribute. In 2007 he was awarded the Irish Post Award for Literature. BOOKS TO DIE FOR, which he edited with Declan Burke, was the winner of the 2013 Anthony, Agatha and Macavity awards for Best Non-Fiction work.

You can learn more from John's website, www.johnconnollybooks.com, find him on Facebook, and follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/jconnollybooks.

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