Just finished A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins. She also wrote The Girl on the Train.
About: "When a young man is found gruesomely murdered in a London houseboat, it triggers questions about three women who knew him. Laura is the troubled one-night-stand last seen in the victim’s home. Carla is his grief-stricken aunt, already mourning the recent death of yet another family member. And Miriam is the nosy neighbor clearly keeping secrets from the police. Three women with separate connections to the victim. Three women who are – for different reasons – simmering with resentment. Who are, whether they know it or not, burning to right the wrongs done to them. When it comes to revenge, even good people might be capable of terrible deeds. How far might any one of them go to find peace? How long can secrets smolder before they explode into flame?"
I haven't read The Girl on the Train. I read this book on recommendation from a book buddy. I really liked it.
It is a very good psychological suspense, quick read. Every character in the book has "a slow fire burning", which makes for several suspects. Each suspect has had something traumatic happen to them with a good set up for wanting revenge. Who did it? All had a motive. Who does the right thing in the end? You will be surprised.
Joe Pickett fan? The T.V. series is finally going to start on Dec. 6, 2021 on Spectrum Originals. It is a 10 part series. Here is the most recent article about it.
https://cowboystatedaily.com/2021/11/19/joe-pickett-series-to-premiere-in-december/
Now I have to figure out where that will be found. I have a couple of weeks.
Our next Mystery Book Club is Dec. 1. It has been tricky figuring out how to continue to meet, but one member offered to host in her home this time. (All appropriate protocols will be followed. We don't expect too many people this time.) While we won't be discussing a specific book, we will share our favorite reads for the year. I will share that list with you.
Until then, Happy Thanksgiving!
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