A review by kim_j_dare
American Fire: Love, Arson, and Life in a Vanishing Land by Monica Hesse

5.0

Riveting and unputdownable. Hesse's journalistic background is evident in the detail. That, combined with her talent for true storytelling, makes for a compelling read that not only covers the months of arson along Virginia's Eastern Shore, but also delves into the desperation that shaped Charlie and Tonya. I have never sought out true crime stories, but I'm so glad I picked this one up.