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The Burning Girls

By: C. J. Tudor
Narrated by: Richard Armitage, Gemma Whelan
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Get the darkly compelling new novel from the Sunday Times best-selling author of The Chalk Man, The Taking of Annie Thorne and The Other People.

Five hundred years ago: eight martyrs were burnt to death.

Thirty years ago: two teenagers vanished without trace.

Two months ago: the vicar committed suicide.

Welcome to Chapel Croft.

For Rev Jack Brooks and teenage daughter Flo it's supposed to be a fresh start. New job, new home. But, as Jack knows, the past isn't easily forgotten.

And in a close-knit community where the residents seem as proud as they are haunted by Chapel Croft's history, Jack must tread carefully. Ancient superstitions as well as a mistrust of outsiders will be hard to overcome.

Yet right away Jack has more frightening concerns.

Why is Flo plagued by visions of burning girls?

Who's sending them sinister, threatening messages?

And why did no one mention that the last vicar killed himself?

Chapel Croft's secrets lie deep and dark as the tomb. Jack wouldn't touch them if not for Flo—anything to protect Flo.

But the past is catching up with Chapel Croft—and with Jack. For old ghosts with scores to settle will never rest....

©2021 C. J. Tudor (P)2021 Penguin Audio

Critic Reviews

"C. J. Tudor is terrific. I can't wait to see what she does next." (Harlan Coben)

"Britain's female Stephen King." (Daily Mail)

"Some writers have it, and some don't. C. J. Tudor has it big time." (Lee Child)

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Got me at the very end.

If you like your English village thrillers then you’ll definitely enjoy this. I think there was one plot hole but nothing too major.

Definitely got me in the very end.

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Wow

I’m not the biggest thriller reader so it is perhaps not surprising that I did not see any of the twists coming. Also this book genuinely had me scared in some places. Could not stop listening to it - highly recommend.

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I can’t recommend this book more, truly 5 stars

From the performances of the narrators to the story, this was the best experience I had on audible.

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Totally gripping & absorbing story

It’s rare that I feel compelled to listening to an audiobook in the shortest space of time possible because the urge to discover its resolution is so strong.
This was one of those books. I had an inkling of where some of the twists and turns of this narrative would take me but other storylines took me entirely by surprise.
A little scary and disturbing from time to time. But a fabulous story with an ending worth the time taken to listen while putting other tasks on hold for a while!
Recommend this one wholeheartedly!

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Slow burn but worth it.

At first I wasn't convinced but as I kept listen and the complex plot unravelled it hooked me in. great twists and turns. Definitely check it out.

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Another super CJTudor book

I did enjoy this but don’t think it was as good as the other books. A few too many killings.
But still a good read.

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Great listen

Lots of twists and turns, really draws you in, great listen from start to finish. Loved the narration

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Loved it!

Always know I’m on a winner when I drive that extra long way home so I can listen to a book longer in the car. Couldn’t stop listening

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Enjoyable

Some great twists that I didn’t see coming. Really enjoyed this one, I’ll deffo be looking up others now.

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Really good read

I couldn't stop until I finished it and did not guess one of the main twists until the end reveal.
Will be reading more by this author. Definitely recommended for horror fans who prefer a gore-free fright.

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