Burntown A Novel

Burntown A Novel by Jennifer McMahon, published by National Geographic Books on January 30, 2018, is a reprint edition comprising 352 pages. Set in the seemingly quaint town of Ashford, Vermont, known locally as Burntown, the narrative explores the darker undercurrents of its abandoned mills and factories. The story follows Eva Sandeski, known as Necco, who has been entrenched in Burntown’s underworld since the tragic drowning of her father. As she navigates her precarious existence, she finds herself on the run from a figure named Snake Eyes.

Readers will encounter a gripping tale of suspense and mystery as Necco relies on a network of outsiders to survive. The intersecting lives of these misfits reveal a complex web of danger and intrigue, with the shadow of a killer from Necco’s past looming ever closer. This edition delves into themes of survival and the coming-of-age journey against a backdrop of thrilling twists, characteristic of McMahon’s storytelling style.