Slow Burner
Liz Kelsey swore she would never spy on her husband, Phil, again. But when she finds a secret burner phone filled with suggestive texts, she watches her marriage implode. To make matters worse, Phil is flirting with the same woman who nearly destroyed them once before. Liz decides ignorance is not bliss, and she realizes her secret knowledge might be far more dangerous than his lies.
- Liz - Phil’s wife
- Phil - Liz’s husband
- HW - Phil’s mistress
- Liz finds Phil’s burner phone and sees he is using it to communicate with HW, the person who almost wrecked their marriage eighteen months ago.
- Phil asks Liz for a divorce.
- HW breaks up with Phil.
- Phil and Liz go back to marriage counseling.
- Phil tells HW that he and Liz are separated but it’s not true.
- Phil travels to HW’s hometown and she suggests they have dinner in Phil’s hotel room.
- The news reports that Phil was killed in a hotel robbery but really, Liz hired a hitman.
- After Liz found Phil’s burner phone, she bought her own and used it to text Phil, pretending to be HW.
Slow Burner by Laura Lippman is a 38-page short story that earns a solid four stars. It is an interesting read with a good storyline, though it carries a pretty sad vibe since it revolves around a husband cheating on his wife. It has a steady, medium pace, and despite the short length, it still manages to deliver decent character development. The best part is the ending, which features a big, surprising twist. This book is great for anyone who wants a quick thriller with a satisfying ending.
- Murder
- Infidelity
- Manipulation
Publisher: Amazon Original Stories
ASIN: B08BWRY1SD
Publication Date: July 30, 2020
Note: Details are for the original edition. Other formats, editions, and audiobook versions may be available.
