# A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins (Hardback)

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THE ADDICTIVE NEW _SUNDAY TIMES_ NO.1 BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF _THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN_**  
  
'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_  
  
**'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._**  
  
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'**Fast-paced**, **highly charged** and carried off with so much confidence that it is **impossible to resist**.'  
_Sunday Times_  
  
'_A Slow Fire Burning_ is **a treat: utterly readable, moving** in parts and saturated with the kind of localised detail that made _The Girl on the Train_ so **compelling**.'  
_Guardian_  
  
'From the first sentence to the last, this **explosive**, **startling** novel grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go.'  
Kate Mosse  
  
'Twists and turns like a great thriller should, but it's also **deep, intelligent and intensely human**'  
Lee Child  
  
'**Gripping and intriguing**, I loved every moment'  
S J Watson  
  
'**Twists and turns** galore...Paula Hawkins is a **genius**.'  
Lisa Jewell  
  
'**Dark** and disturbing, this twisted story with its cast of damaged characters builds to a brilliant conclusion. This one **will stay with you for a long time**. '  
Shari Lapena  
  
'The queen of the psychological thriller is back with **her best book yet**. It's such an **addictive read** . . . an absolute must-read' _Prima_  
  
'Paula Hawkins **at her best**.'  
Renee Knight

## Details

- **Price:** 18.5 GBP
- **Vendor:** Doubleday
- **Type:** Paula Hawkins
- **Tags:** All Books, Fiction, Thrillers

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 18.50 GBP | In stock |

## Images

- A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins Hardback book cover

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> Updated: 2026-09-08