Description
The Burnt House by Faye Kellerman is a fiction crime thriller and the sixteenth book in the Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus series. Set in Los Angeles, the story begins when a commuter plane crashes into an apartment building in Granada Hills, leaving forty-seven passengers dead and sending shock waves through the city. LAPD Lieutenant Peter Decker, alongside his wife Rina, faces both professional and personal stakes, as the crash occurs near their daughter’s school. While most victims are accounted for, four passengers remain unidentified, including a flight attendant whose family insists she was never on board. As Decker investigates, he uncovers tangled histories, dangerous secrets, and unresolved crimes, including the discovery of a murder victim missing for decades. The novel explores themes of justice, morality, and the complex interplay between guilt and innocence, blending procedural investigation with character-driven drama.
With suspenseful pacing, intricate plotting, and psychological depth, the story appeals to adult readers who enjoy layered crime fiction, high-stakes investigations, and the ethical and emotional dilemmas faced by those seeking the truth.
