A SLOW FIRE BURNING

Narrator Rosamund Pike adds drama to this convoluted suspense story about the brutal murder of a young man. Among the suspects and witnesses are the woman Daniel had sex with on the night of his death, his aunt and uncle, and a couple of nosy neighbors. Everyone involved in the case is insular and struggling with unresolved issues stemming from a past trauma--the loss of a child, an abduction, and a debilitating accident. Pike gives each character a distinct voice, clearly conveying their current state of mind as they react to the news of Daniel's murder and then to the police investigation. Her strong pacing and talent for building atmosphere help give structure to the drawn-out mystery. C.B.L. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2021]