Malibu Burning (Sharpe & Walker Book 1)

Name: Malibu Burning (Sharpe & Walker Book 1)
Price: 2.49 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (20844 reviews)
Author: Lee Goldberg

by Lee Goldberg

Mystery Thriller Thriller

4.4 (20,844)

4.4 stars from 20,844 reviews. One of the highest rated Mystery Thriller books we track.

Published by Thomas & MercerPublished 2023-06-20

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Perfect for you if...

You love procedural crime fiction with real stakes, where arson investigators feel as authentic as the fires they're fighting.
You're drawn to morally grey protagonists who aren't villains but won't stop when the stakes get personal.
You want propulsive plotting that uses Los Angeles and its natural disasters as more than just backdrop.

Maybe not for you if...

You need character introspection and emotional depth over forward momentum and plot mechanics.
You're looking for quieter, slower-burn mysteries rather than high-octane thrillers.
You prefer standalone novels without the commitment of a series.

About this book

Master thief Danny Cole sees opportunity in the devastating wildfires that strike Southern California each October, driven by Santa Ana winds. He plans a daring crime during the flames to avenge a fallen friend. As massive wildfires scorch the hills of Malibu, arson investigator Walter Sharpe and his new partner Andrew Walker, a former US marshal, investigate whether the blazes were set intentionally. They suspect someone is using the fires toward an unknown purpose. Danny executes his scheme while Sharpe and Walker pursue their investigation. When all three collide in a canyon consumed by fire, circumstances shift dramatically, forcing them to confront an unexpected enemy within the uncontrollable inferno.

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Currently #7,352 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Sales have softened 166% recently.

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Currently 4.4★ from 20,844 reviews

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