Fire is his weapon. Faith is his motive. You are next.

A single match strikes --
spark, heat, ignition --
and a nightmare begins.

From award-winning author Michael Lister comes a searing psychological thriller where fire isn't just destruction... it's ritual.

A killer is turning murder into sacrifice
Across the North Florida National Forest, the coastal town of Bayshore, and the barrier island of Pine Key, a calculating predator is at work.

His method is precise.
His patience, absolute.
His weapon... fire.

Each victim is chosen.
Each death is staged.
Each blaze is part of something bigger.

A masterpiece in flames.

Two broken people stand in his way
An FDLE agent -- scarred, driven, and barely holding herself together.

A reclusive expert in ritual crimes -- hiding from the world in a remote cabin, haunted by what he knows.

Reluctant allies.
Last line of defense.

To stop the killer, they must understand him.
To understand him... they must enter his darkness.

More than a thriller -- an exploration of the human soul
It's a confrontation with belief, obsession, and the terrifying places where psychology and faith collide.

What drives a man to burn others alive?
What does he believe he's creating in the ashes?

And how far would you go to stop him?

Relentless suspense. Lyrical power. Unforgettable impact.
Rich, atmospheric, and pulse-pounding, this is a novel that grips you from the first spark and doesn't let go until the final, devastating revelation.

Praise for BURNT OFFERINGS
"Deep, edgy, and smart... a searing page-turner. Don't miss this stellar outing from a truly fine writer."
-- Lisa Unger

"A compelling blend of fascinating forensics, sinister twists, full-blooded characters, and beautiful writing... a meditation on faith, psychology, and the human struggle."
-- Michael Koryta

"Suspenseful... a psychopath who burns people alive as part of a twisted sacrificial rite... the leads are strong enough to warrant a series."
-- Publishers Weekly

"Grisly and gripping... multilayered... will appeal to crime-fiction fans of many stripes."
-- Booklist

For readers who want more than just thrills
If you like dark psychological suspense, literary crime fiction, and stories that cut deeper than the crime itself, BURNT OFFERINGS delivers.

Think Michael Connelly meets Cormac McCarthy -- with a spiritual edge and a killer you won't forget.

Start reading now -- before the fire consumes everything!

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• Publication Date: February 12, 2012
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• Print Length: 334 Pages
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