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About The Book
Twenty-seven-year-old climate journalist Ellie Stone has spent her life locked in an unending sibling rivalry with her brother, Josh, star athlete and golden boy–turned–drug addict. One night, after their parents leave her to “babysit” Josh, the siblings have a fight and Ellie abandons him. Returning to fetch her forgotten laptop, she finds the house consumed in fire—and Josh burnt beyond recognition. Social media takes this on as a local cause célèbre, blaming Ellie since, years ago, she was involved in a blaze that scarred a frenemy in high school. Is history repeating itself?
In shock, Ellie can’t recall: did she leave a lit cigarette in her family home? The police suspect arson; at first they suspect her. But then, what about the unknown vehicle that was spotted in the driveway as the flames erupted?
The only people sympathetic to Ellie are her brother’s best pal—who quickly becomes her new romantic partner—and Josh’s girlfriend, who lets on that their relationship might not have been what it seemed. Searching for answers, Ellie grows closer to her brother’s inner circle and, in the process, discovers secrets that make her question whom to trust, how to stay out of danger, and how to save her own future.
With razor-sharp precision, Nicole Bokat again pieces together fiercely drawn characters, psychological landmines and twisty storylines into a fiery psychological suspense that will engulf you with every turned page.
“A tumultuous narrative that will confound readers’ expectations and keep them guessing.”—Kirkus Reviews
Product Details
- Publisher: She Writes Press (October 1, 2024)
- Length: 320 pages
- ISBN13: 9781647428051
Raves and Reviews
“Bokat reveals the solution to the mystery bit by bit, like a jigsaw puzzle, leaving the full picture obscured until the final piece is finally in place. . . . A tumultuous narrative that will confound readers’ expectations and keep them guessing.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Hang on to your breath because you’ll be holding it the whole time you read Nicole Bokat’s fascinating thriller about love, loyalty, family, and the secrets that could save—or even kill us. Set against a backdrop of a mysterious fire, Bokat introduces characters so real and vivid, you’ll swear they’re beside you. Just extraordinary.”—Caroline Leavitt, New York Times best-selling author of Pictures of You and With or Without You
“Nicole Bokat has once again weaved together scintillating storytelling with gorgeous prose. Will End in Fire is a haunting poetic thriller.”—Judy Batalion, New York Times best-selling author of The Light of Days
“I blazed through Bokat’s fiery, fast-paced new thriller in a single sitting. Navigating the perilous terrain of sibling rivalry, arson, addiction, rape culture, climate change, and a pandemic, the novel’s riveting twists are driven by the questions: Who can Ellie Stone trust? What will it take for her to trust herself? What is the price if she doesn’t? You’ll turn these stunning pages with your heart pounding and your hands on fire.”—Tess Callahan, author of April & Oliver and Dawnland
“Nicole Bokat’s Will End in Fire is a page-turning mystery, a suspenseful domestic drama, a deep psychological character study of warring siblings, and a heartbreaking addiction saga all rolled into one poignant, powerful novel. Unputdownable.”—Susan Shapiro, New York Times best-selling author of Unhooked, Lighting Up and The Forgiveness Tour
“Intense, heart-wrenching, and instantly addictive, Will End in Fire took my breath away. Nicole Bokat expertly follows the fault lines between a character’s past and present—and how they can collide with the force of a lightning strike. An unforgettable read.”—Hilary Davidson, author of Her Last Breath
“This novel will grab you from the first sentence and won’t let you go until the last. A riveting story of love, loss, and fear that raises questions about how childhood events and family dynamics shape us and influence what we remember, who we believe, and whether we can change the patterns of our lives.”—Anastasia Zadeik, author of The Other Side of Nothing
Praise for The Happiness Thief
“Bokat is an evocative wordsmith. . . . she has crafted a sympathetic heroine as her main character. . . . A compulsively readable mystery and character study.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Evocatively written and ferociously paced, Bokat’s latest is a puzzle-box wrapped in a paranoia tale that rivets while exploring the complexities of grief, the anxieties of modern life, and the lasting harm of childhood trauma. Ulterior motives and shocking reveals abound, making for an anxious read that domestic suspense fans will be tempted to devour in a single sitting.”—Mystery Scene Magazine
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