Bailey Meadows has just moved into the remote Topanga Canyon home of thriller author Jack Beckham. As his writer-in-residence, she’s supposed to help him once again reach the bestseller list. But she’s not there to write a thriller—she’s there to find Sam Morris, a community leader dedicated to finding missing people, who has disappeared in the canyon surrounding Beckham’s property.
The missing woman was last seen in the drought-stricken forest known for wildfires and mountain lions. Each new day, Bailey learns just how dangerous these canyons are—for the other women who have also gone missing here…and for her. Could these missing women be linked to strange events that occurred decades ago at the Beckham estate?
As fire season in the canyons approaches, Bailey must race to unravel the truth from fiction before she becomes the next woman lost in the forest.
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Rating: 4 Stars
My Review: In Topanga Canyon, Southern California, "What The Fire Brings" follows Bailey Meadows, an aspiring private investigator. She joins a writers-in-residence program under thriller author Jack Beckham to help him regain best-seller status but is secretly investigating the disappearance of Sam Morris near Beckham’s property.
Bailey's efforts are complicated by unreliable internet and phone access. As she integrates into the writers' community, she navigates the eerie atmosphere of Beckham’s estate and its enigmatic residents.
The novel starts slowly, with Bailey’s scatterbrained nature and health issues adding confusion. Early chapters with journal entries, dreams, and old police reports build suspense. The story gains momentum around the 65% mark, leading to a thrilling climax as wildfires threaten the canyon.
Rachel Howzell Hall crafts a compelling protagonist in Bailey, whose determination shines despite her flaws. Hall weaves social commentary into the narrative, enhancing its complexity. Despite the slow start, the book’s exciting conclusion and Bailey's rich characterization make it a rewarding read with unexpected twists and high-stakes action in the final third.
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