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The scorching new thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Girl on the Train.   “A Slow Fire Burning twists and turns like a great thriller should, but it's also deep, intelligent and intensely human.” – Lee Child   “Only a clairvoyant could anticipate the book’s ending” – New York Times   With the same propulsion that captivated millions of readers worldwide in The Girl on the Train and Into the Water, Paula Hawkins unfurls a gripping, twisting story of deceit, murder, and revenge. When a young man is found gruesomely murdered in a London houseboat, it triggers questions about three women who knew him. Laura is the troubled one-night-stand last seen in the victim’s home. Carla is his grief-stricken aunt, already mourning the recent death of yet another family member. And Miriam is the nosy neighbor clearly keeping secrets from the police. Three women with separate connections to the victim. Three women who are – for different reasons – simmering with resentment. Who are, whether they know it or not, burning to right the wrongs done to them. When it comes to revenge, even good people might be capable of terrible deeds. How far might any one of them go to find peace? How long can secrets smolder before they explode into flame?   Look what you started.

In "A Slow Fire Burning," Paula Hawkins weaves a gripping tale of suspense, secrets, and devastating consequences. Set in a picturesque London neighborhood, the novel follows the lives of three women whose paths intertwine in a web of deceit and danger.

At the heart of the story is Laura Kilmartin, a single mother and tenant in a recently refurbished apartment building. Laura's life takes an unexpected turn when she witnesses a shocking incident from her window: the brutal murder of her neighbor, Carla Myerson.

As Laura grapples with the trauma of what she has seen, she finds herself drawn into a dangerous investigation. She teams up with two other women: Miriam, a bereaved mother seeking answers about her daughter's death, and Irene, a nosy neighbor with a knack for uncovering secrets.

Together, the trio uncovers a series of disturbing events that have plagued their community for years. They uncover a history of violence, deceit, and long-held grudges that simmer beneath the surface of their看似平静的 neighborhood.

As they delve deeper into the mystery, Laura, Miriam, and Irene find themselves in the crosshairs of a killer who will stop at nothing to protect their dark secrets. They must race against time to uncover the truth before it's too late and more lives are lost.

"A Slow Fire Burning" is a masterfully crafted thriller that delves into the complexities of human nature and the devastating consequences of secrets left untold. Paula Hawkins keeps readers on the edge of their seats with her intricate storytelling, unpredictable twists, and a cast of characters that are both flawed and compelling.