Description
In rural Accomack County, Virginia, a string of nearly seventy fires transforms a struggling community into a place of fear, suspicion, and constant emergency. As investigators pursue a mechanic who confesses to the crimes, the case reveals an unsettling love story—and a deeper portrait of an isolated region shaped by economic decline, dwindling opportunity, and an uncertain future. Drawing on extensive reporting, this gripping work brings to life the volunteer firefighters, longtime residents, and newcomers who endure the crisis while forming unexpected bonds. It is both a compelling true-crime investigation and a poignant examination of what happens when a community is left behind.
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paperback
Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W.
Published Jan 1, 2018
272 pages
ISBN: 9781631494512
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Details
First Published
2017
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for American Fire by Monica Hesse.