The Burning Girls
The Burning Girls
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Novel • Fiction
English Village • Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Burning Girls by C.J. Tudor follows a vicar and her daughter who move to a small village with a dark history. They encounter strange occurrences linked to tragic events from the past, including the disappearance of two girls. As they uncover secrets, the village's eerie atmosphere intensifies. This psychological thriller blends mystery and supernatural elements.
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Review Roundup
The Burning Girls by C.J. Tudor offers a gripping mix of mystery and supernatural elements, praised for its suspenseful plot and atmospheric setting. However, some critics find the narrative occasionally predictable and feel the supernatural aspects overshadowed the characters' development. Overall, it is a compelling read for fans of dark thrillers.
Who Should Read The Burning Girls?
Readers who enjoy tense, atmospheric thrillers with a mix of psychological horror and mystery will relish The Burning Girls by C.J. Tudor. Fans of Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House and Stephen King’s Pet Sematary will find much to admire in this eerie and gripping novel.
55,124 ratings
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The Burning Girls by C.J. Tudor intertwines elements of history and superstition, drawing inspiration from real events such as the historical persecution of Protestant martyrs in England.
The book features a fictional English village with a ghostly reputation, capitalizing on Tudor's knack for creating atmospheric settings that blend horror and mystery.
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C.J. Tudor often cites Stephen King as an influence on her writing, and The Burning Girls reflects this through its blend of compelling character development and supernatural themes.
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Novel • Fiction
English Village • Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
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