A Slow Fire Burning centres on the violent death of a young man found aboard a houseboat on the River Thames. When the police rule the incident a murder, three individuals unexpectedly become entwined in the investigation, each haunted by personal secrets and past conflicts:

• Louisa – mourning her cousin’s death and searching for answers.

• Malesham – a former spy whose dark experiences shape his worldview.

• Gloria – a novelist grappling with grief, creative block, and her own past.

As their lives intersect, the investigation peels back layers of deception, betrayal, and misdirection. Hawkins’ narrative unfolds through multiple viewpoints, compelling readers to question motives, memories, and truth itself. The novel is as much a psychological study of its characters as it is a mystery about what really happened on that fateful night.

Hawkins explores themes like guilt, grief, resentment, and the complexity of human relationships, all while delivering a suspenseful plot that consistently keeps readers off balance. Her skillful pacing, authentic characterisation, and nuanced insights into emotional pain make this thriller both compelling and emotionally resonant.

Major Themes:

• Truth, memory, and perception

• Guilt and redemption

• Grief and coping with loss

• Interconnected lives and consequences

• Moral ambiguity

Key Features:

• Fast-paced psychological thriller

• Multiple narrators with shifting point of view

• Complex character dynamics

• Tense and unpredictable plot

• From the author of international bestselling thrillers

A Slow Fire Burning – Paula Hawkins is an engrossing and atmospheric crime novel that combines intricate character psychology with a haunting mystery, perfect for fans of intelligent thrillers and dark suspense. 🔥📖🕵️‍♂️

PUBLISHER: DOUBLEDAY PENGUIN BOOKS

BINDING: PAPER BACK

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

PAGES: 298