When Matches Burn: A Gripping Small-town Psychological Thriller with a Killer Twist

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Ten years ago, Della Jones fled Belclaire, Louisiana, desperate to outrun the fire that nearly destroyed her. Now she’s back. Her mother has been murdered. Her sister is missing. And the town she tried to forget is ready to make her the villain all over again. Haunted by guilt and hunted by suspicion, Del is forced to confront the ghosts she left behind, including the man she once loved, now the lead detective on the case. As she digs into her family's secrets, she uncovers something far more sinister than she imagined. Her sister was hiding something. So was her mother. And Belclaire? It’s been burying more than just bodies. The truth is out there. But in a town that remembers everything, forgiveness is hard to come by, and survival isn’t guaranteed. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Twisty, southern, and full of secrets.” “This was Sharp Objects meets Where the Crawdads Sing. I devoured it in one sitting and didn’t see the ending coming.” —ARC Reviewer, NetGalley ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A slow-burn masterpiece of psychological suspense.” “I was hooked from the first page. The atmosphere is so vivid, I felt like I was in Belclaire myself. A brilliant debut.” —Early Reviewer, Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn and Tarryn Fisher.” “This had everything I love. Dark family secrets, a strong female lead, and a small town with a long memory. Absolute must-read.” —Beta Reader, Author Launch Team ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A southern gothic gem.” “The atmosphere is so thick you can almost smell the rain on the bayou. Della is one of the most complex, vulnerable, and sharp heroines I’ve ever read.” —Advance Reader, Southern Fiction Book Club

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