Two sisters. One fire. A secret that won't burn out.

The Grayson sisters are trouble. Everyone in their small town knows it. But no-one can know of the secret that binds them together.

Hattie is the light. Penny is the darkness. Together, they have balance.

But one night the balance is toppled. A match is struck. A fire is started. A cruel husband is killed. The potential for a new life flickers in the fire's embers, but resentment, guilt, and jealousy suffocate like smoke.

Their lives have been engulfed in flames - will they ever be able to put them out?

"A twisty, claustrophobic nail-biter" - Entertainment Weekly

"It's a murder mystery with the vibe of a psychological thriller, and it's women's fiction" - Cheryl MM Book Blog

"Laurie Petrou's future certainly burns bright ... I'm very much looking forward to following her writing career after thoroughly enjoying this excellent debut" - Hair Past A Freckle

"Engrossing and thought provoking; I did, as the cover suggested, burn through it" - The Library Door

"an extraordinary debut from a new author you need to keep your eye on" - Bookmark That