The Burning Fields

In the aftermath of an epidemic, Woodford County faces a series of destructive fires aimed at destabilizing its future, with suspicion falling on an agricultural specialist connected to the events. As Daniel Mercer investigates by analyzing survival records amid rising tension among residents and officials, he uncovers a complex web of motives that threaten to ignite civil conflict. The story explores the delicate balance between justice, suspicion, and chaos in a post-apocalyptic community.