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by Paula Hawkins
02015336 pages
Why you'll love it:
Another Paula Hawkins book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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The best books like A Slow Fire Burning are:
- 1The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins0
- 2The Tenant by Freida McFadden4.2
- 3The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware4.0
- 4Dark Places by Gillian Flynn4.1
- 5The Match by Harlan Coben0
- 6The Locked Door by Frieda McFadden0
- 7The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley4.5
- 8Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter0
- 9The It Girl by Ruth Ware0
- 10The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley0
When a young man is found brutally murdered on a houseboat, three women connected to him become entangled in a web of secrets and lies
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by Harlan Coben
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by Karin Slaughter
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This thriller shares a brutal and unforgiving tone that will resonate with A Slow Fire Burning fans.
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by Ruth Ware
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by Lucy Foley
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Quick Comparison: Books Like A Slow Fire Burning
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Girl on the Train | Paula Hawkins | 0 | 2015 | 336 | Same author |
| The Tenant | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| The Woman in Cabin 10 | Ruth Ware | 4.0 | 2016 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Dark Places | Gillian Flynn | 4.1 | 2018 | 541 | Similar vibes |
| The Match | Harlan Coben | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Locked Door | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2021 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Hunting Party | Lucy Foley | 4.5 | — | 465 | Similar vibes |
| Pretty Girls | Karin Slaughter | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The It Girl | Ruth Ware | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Paris Apartment | Lucy Foley | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to A Slow Fire Burning?
The most similar books to A Slow Fire Burning are The Girl on the Train, The Tenant, The Woman in Cabin 10.
What should I read after A Slow Fire Burning?
After finishing A Slow Fire Burning, readers most commonly pick up The Girl on the Train next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Paula Hawkins, such as Into the Water.
Who writes books like Paula Hawkins?
Authors similar to Paula Hawkins include Gillian Flynn, Tana French, Kate Atkinson.
What genre is A Slow Fire Burning?
A Slow Fire Burning is a Thriller novel by Paula Hawkins. It features elements of Unreliable Narrator, Multiple POV, Family Secrets.
How long is A Slow Fire Burning?
A Slow Fire Burning varies in length depending on edition.
Does A Slow Fire Burning have romance/spice?
A Slow Fire Burning has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About A Slow Fire Burning
When a young man is found brutally murdered on a houseboat, three women connected to him become entangled in a web of secrets and lies that spans generations. Hawkins weaves together the stories of Laura, Carla, and Miriam as each harbors dark secrets that could provide the motive for murder. The author of "The Girl on the Train" delivers another masterfully crafted psychological thriller that explores themes of trauma, family dysfunction, and the dangerous power of long-buried secrets. Ideal for readers who enjoy complex character studies, unreliable narrators, and mysteries that delve deep into human psychology.