Big news! We are thrilled to announce that Golden Globe winner and star of Gone Girl, Rosamund Pike will read the audiobook edition of A SLOW FIRE BURNING, the third novel by Paula Hawkins, the bestselling author of The Girl on the Train.
A SLOW FIRE BURNING is a scorching new thriller, which tells the story of a series of characters caught up in a murder, all with something to hide and something to prove. Patrons will be fired up to listen—and may want to revisit Hawkins’ previous audiobooks, too, so prepare for high holds!

Rosamund Pike and Paula Hawkins
Hawkins said: “Rosamund Pike is absolutely one of my favorite actresses—I was absolutely delighted when I heard she was going to read A Slow Fire Burning. Listening to Rosamund read my words has been a great thrill.”
Rosamund Pike is celebrated internationally for her work on stage and screen, including her film debut as Bond girl Miranda Frost in Die Another Day (2002), her Oscar-nominated role as Amy Elliott Dunne in Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl (2014), and most recently her Golden Globe-winning performance in I Care a Lot (2020).
Coming August 31st to audio (CD and download) and large print:
“Packed with OMG moments, this novel may be slow burning, but it’s a scorcher nonetheless.”—Booklist, starred review
Also by Paula Hawkins:
“Narrators Clare Corbett, Louise Brealey, and India Fisher give outstanding performances.”—Library Journal, starred review
“The surprise-packed narratives hurtle toward a stunning climax, horrifying as a train wreck and just as riveting.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Top-notch narration makes this perfect for audio.”—AudioFile Earphones Award