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A Slow Fire Burning

By: Paula Hawkins
Narrated by: Rosamund Pike
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Brought to you by Penguin.

A Richard & Judy Book Club Pick.

THE SCORCHING SUNDAY TIMES no.1 BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN

Penguin presents the audio edition of A Slow Fire Burning, read by Rosamund Pike.

'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 one: 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.

Look what you started.

'Shocking, moving, full of heart . . . A Slow Fire Burning shows a writer at the height of her powers.' Observer (Thriller of the Month)

'Superbly told, its twists and turns reveal the slow fire burning inside each which might just destroy them. Utterly compelling.' Daily Mail

'Fast-paced, highly charged and carried off with so much confidence that it is impossible to resist.'
Sunday Times

©2020 Paula Hawkins (P)2020 Penguin Audio
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Slow Fire Burning is fantastic; plenty of twists, and interesting characters. Pike's narration really rocks.

Hawkins Delivers

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Twists and turns and complex characters and so beautifully read thank you! Would recommend for sure 🤗

Loved this book

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Rosamund Pike brought each character to life with superb narration. l was a tad perplexed at the start and had to begin a again to catch all the threads. Resolves superbly at the end.

Slow start. But worth it. Excellent narration

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Amazing twisty story , great characters especially Laura and Irene and just brilliant narration. The best Ive heard so far. Highly recommended

My best Audible listen so far

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I thoroughly enjoyed this very clever and humorously told story. What added to it was the amazing voice and acting talents of Rosalind Pike. Altogether - an extremely rewarding experience.

Smart convoluted story - brilliantly read.

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Liked the twists and personalities and how characters were brought into the story line. Narrator mastered so many character voices superbly. Probably enjoyed Girl on a Train more but enjoyed this too.

Good read, excellent narration

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After watching Girl on the train, I thought I'd try other stories by this author. I'm so glad I did. My newest fav author.

Did not see that coming

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Great story, kept you there throughout. Beautiful writing and beautifully performed. The characters develop richly as the story unfolds. Highly recommended.

Paula Hawkins is possibly unrivalled.

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The ending was a bit lack lustre.
But the story was good.
I think it was a bit predictable to be honest.

The narration was very good

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I loved this book. certainly will read another from this author. liked the characters and reader.

Slow Fire Burning

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