Burner: A Novel

In the contemporary thriller Burner, the lives of Shane Stoller and Chloe Corbin intertwine dramatically when Shane is arrested as the alleged mastermind behind an online populist movement, while Chloe, the daughter of a tech billionaire, is abducted by his followers. Set against a backdrop of political turmoil and social media addiction, their secret love faces tremendous challenges as Shane, unable to communicate from prison, seeks to rescue Chloe. As Chloe navigates her captivity, she begins to empathize with the movement’s cause, shifting from victim to conspirator. The story explores themes of identity, trust, and the quest for connection in a technology-driven world.