First published 1993
Fire Chief Mac Fontana faces his worst nightmare when a blaze kills three of his firefighters. Only one man walks away from the flames, but his survival brings more questions than relief. Dark whispers spread through the department about what really happened that night. Fontana must dig into the circumstances surrounding the fatal fire while navigating the ugly speculation that threatens to destroy the survivor's reputation. The investigation forces Fontana to confront the possibility that someone he trusts may be hiding deadly secrets. As he searches for the truth, Fontana discovers that the fire may have been no accident, and the rumors may be more than just gossip. The chief finds himself caught between loyalty to his firefighters and his duty to uncover what really caused three good men to die.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, detective
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: loyalty, secrets, truth
268 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow & Co
Content warnings: death, graphic-violence