Earl Emerson
3 SeriesEarl Emerson is an American author known for his mystery, suspense, and thriller novels, including the Thomas Black and Mac Fontana series. He is also a lieutenant with the Seattle Fire Department, which has inspired some of his thriller novels.
In "Vertical Burn" by Earl Emerson, Seattle firefighter John Finney escapes a burning warehouse but leaves his trapped partner behind. Six months later, Finney is ostracized and believes the fire was no accident. With only one ally in the department, he investigates suspicious behaviors from men at the scene. His quest uncovers a conspiracy, turning friends into suspects and the department against him. Finney must reconstruct the events to clear his name and expose the truth.
