A. A. Abbott (Novelist)

When a devastating fire destroys a popular local venue and leaves tragedy in its wake, the official story simply does not add up. As the smoke clears, you are drawn into a deeply tangled web of secrets, lies, and hidden motives surrounding the disaster. What the authorities are willing to write off as a horrific accident looks entirely different when you start examining the ashes. Desperate for the truth, you must navigate a dangerous underground world of deception and cover-ups to figure out who intentionally struck the match. With every clue you uncover, the suspect list grows, and the people you thought you could trust suddenly look incredibly suspicious. This tense, atmospheric thriller will keep you guessing at every turn, proving that some secrets are so dangerous that people are willing to burn everything to the ground just to keep them permanently hidden.