Burner
A Novel
by Mike Trigg
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Pub Date 16 Apr 2024 | Archive Date 14 Apr 2024
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Description
Inspired by the explosive events of our polarized political climate, Burner is an all-too plausible contemporary thriller that examines the social and personal consequences of the lost sense of identity, trust, and truth itself that characterizes our technology-obsessed culture.
Shane Stoller has just been arrested for domestic terrorism, accused of being the mastermind behind the online profile Burner_911—the anonymous leader of a massive populist movement. Chloe Corbin has just been abducted by Burner_911’s followers in a lawless uprising on the streets of San Francisco, targeted as the socialite daughter of a tech billionaire. What nobody knows is that Shane and Chloe are secretly in love despite coming from opposite worlds. Plagued with regret but unable to communicate with his followers from prison, Shane tries desperately to find a way to save Chloe from the forces he has unleashed. From her own captivity, Chloe becomes more sympathetic to Burner_911’s cause—and transitions from victim to conspirator in an effort to free herself and exonerate Shane.
Part tragic love story, part mind-bending psychological thriller, Burner dives headfirst into the modern zeitgeist of politically motivated disinformation, toxic internet subcultures, and our continuing need for belonging, purpose, and love in an age of distorted online personas.
Advance Praise
BookLife Editor’s Pick! “Trigg’s searing, all-too-believable novel reads like a gripping true-crime story . . . readers can expect to be pulled in quickly . . .”
“Burner is a fascinating thriller in which an online movement swallows up the person who started it.”“Political unrest, paranoia, conspiracies, and internet culture—Trigg has brought them all together into a killer novel more relevant now than ever. An absolute page-turner.” -- Foreword Reviews
“Political unrest, paranoia, conspiracies, and internet culture—Trigg has brought them all together into a killer novel more relevant now than ever. An absolute page-turner.” —Tosca Lee, New York Times best-selling author of The Line Between
“In Burner, Mike Trigg shines a light on homegrown domestic terrorism in a way seldom seen before. This thought-provoking thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat. I couldn't put it down. If you are interested in the shadowy world of domestic, violent extremism and how it affects us all, read this book.” —Frank Runles, FBI Supervisory Special Agent (Retired), best-selling author of Lies People Tell: An FBI Agent’s Toolkit for Catching Liars and Cheats
“Mike Trigg is fast becoming the go-to writer for high-tech thrillers that lay bare the perils of our digital age. Burner is no exception. Readers are in for a modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet set against a San Francisco simmering in a stew of toxic social media conspiracies, wealth disparity, and political unrest. Buckle up; it’s going to be a bumpy ride.” —Evette Davis, author of 48 States and the Dark Horse Trilogy
“Political unrest and domestic terrorism—Mike Trigg gives us a compelling look into the not so distant future. Burner sizzles with tension and reveals the high price of extremism in our digital culture. A must read.” —James L’Etoile, author of Devil Within and Face of Greed
“Mike Trigg knows how to tell stories that keep you in suspense but also make you think deeply—about culture, politics, ethics, and about who the good and bad guys really are. What does it take to survive in a post-truth world where violent extremism and corruption rule the day? You owe it to yourself to read Burner and find out!” —Jude Berman, author of The Die
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781684632503 |
| PRICE | US$17.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 345 |
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Featured Reviews
Alex S, Reviewer
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BURNER: a blistering thriller of media, obsession, identity and healing.
Thrillers have the potential of being more and more fraught with impossible twists and turns that help the story blister along to its shattering conclusion. Which, of course, can lead to pretty run-of-the-mill thrillers.
Why I am out here talking about run-of-the=mill thrillers?
Because, dear readers, BURNER is ANYTHING BUT!
You know those ripped-from-the-headlines books? This is a ripped-from-the Internet, blistering story of identity, celebrity culture, radicalism, and so much more.
Chloe Corbin is a social media darling who has a perfect, pampered princess life. Shane Stoller's life has been a complete and total mess. He is angry at the system that screwed him over and wants the whole world to be on notice about it. And he is in love with Chloe.
This book had the potential of turning into a romantic comedy, but Mr. Trigg, its author, is such a fine observer of the human psyche, that the gripping drama I experienced while reading this story of lives going south in San Francisco due to the intoxicating power of the Internet is SO well-wrought, that I am BEGGING for a movie or series based on it! PLEASE, Netflix, Amazon, whatever studio may want to, PICK THIS UP, you will not regret it. This is the most original thriller I have read so far this year. Think Romeo and Juliet meets Searching. Solid, solid ten out of five! Great job, Mr. Trigg.
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