James Strait, "the perfect hero for the twenty-first century," (IndieReader) is trying to put his violent life behind him, but the past won't let him go.
Settled happily in his rural Arizona hometown after being forced out of the FBI, someone bombs his home, kills a person he loves and frames him for the crimes. His plan to hunt down those responsible is sidetracked by a precocious street girl seeking protection from her depraved stepfather. To save the girl and himself, Strait must navigate an underworld of neo-Nazis, a sadistic chief of police, and an enigmatic forensics expert with a concealed agenda that might include helping Strait or killing him.
When Moths Burn is an electrifying thriller packed with action and suspense...The writing is superb, filled with exciting descriptions. The exploration of the emotional and psychological parts of the characters reinforces the already strong sense of realism and humanity that permeates the writing...The short chapters are written in a way so that readers feel compelled to read on, curious about what could happen next. John Eidswick is a new and exciting author that will delight fans of crime novels and thrillers.
