It’s creepy, chilling, and deliciously dark, but what a fabulous and exciting read it made for.

The author’s latest offering is an atmospheric psychological thriller interwoven with elements of horror and the supernatural. Did this book live up-to my expectations? it’s a huge “hell yes, and then some” I loved this book, it’s brilliant, it’s unbelievable and unquestionably one of my top reads this year. I had high hopes for The Burning Girls by CJ Tudor. 'Her books have the ability to simultaneously make you unable to stop reading while wishing you could bury the book somewhere deep underground where it can't be found. 'Britain's female Stephen King' Daily Mail I can't wait to see what she does next' Harlan Coben For old ghosts with scores to settle will never rest. Jack wouldn't touch them if not for Flo - anything to protect Flo.īut the past is catching up with Chapel Croft - and with Jack.

Who's sending them sinister, threatening messages?Īnd why did no one mention that the last vicar killed himself?Ĭhapel Croft's secrets lie deep and dark as the tomb. Why is Flo plagued by visions of burning girls? Yet right away Jack has more frightening concerns. Ancient superstitions as well as a mistrust of outsiders will be hard to overcome. But, as Jack knows, the past isn't easily forgotten.Īnd in a close-knit community where the residents seem as proud as they are haunted by Chapel Croft's history, Jack must tread carefully. Two months ago: the vicar committed suicideįor Rev Jack Brooks and teenage daughter Flo it's supposed to be a fresh start. 500 years ago: eight martyrs were burnt to deathģ0 years ago: two teenagers vanished without trace

The Burning Girls by C.J. Tudor