A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins is a psychological thriller that weaves together the lives of three troubled women connected to a brutal murder.
The story begins when a young man, Daniel Sutherland, is found dead on a houseboat in London. As the investigation unfolds, three women emerge as potential suspects, each carrying their own traumas, secrets, and motivations.
Laura, a volatile young woman with a troubled past, was last seen with Daniel and has a history of violent outbursts.
Carla, Daniel’s grieving aunt, is still mourning the tragic loss of her own son years ago.
Miriam, a nosy neighbor, holds secrets about Daniel and others but has her own reasons for keeping quiet.
As the narrative unfolds, their intertwined stories reveal betrayal, revenge, and past wounds that refuse to heal. Each woman has been wronged in some way, and each harbors resentment that could have led to murder.
With a slow-burning, intricate plot, A Slow Fire Burning is a dark and suspenseful novel exploring themes of trauma, grief, and the long-lasting effects of buried secrets.