One of my favorite genres to read is any kind of true crime non-fiction. I saw a brief review of American Fire in TIME magazine before the book was actually released on July 11th. I was immediately interested in the story and ended up purchasing it not too long after it went on sale. In 2012 and 2013, a rash of arson fires occurred in Accomack County. This sprawling county is located on the eastern shore of Virginia. It was once a flourishing agricultural area, but is now a sadly typical rural area struggling with the issue of almost entirely…
