{"product_id":"the-whitmore-fire-gary-ludwig-9798181887435","title":"The Whitmore Fire","description":"\u003cp\u003eA deadly fire. A hidden conspiracy. A killer who understands fire better than the people investigating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a historic mansion in St. Louis' prestigious Lafayette Square district is consumed by flames, veteran fire investigator \u003cb\u003eJack Mercer\u003c\/b\u003e is called to what appears to be a tragic accident. Melissa Whitmore is dead, her husband survived, and the evidence seems straightforward-until the fire begins telling a different story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe burn patterns don't make sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe victim may have been dead before the fire started.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd someone is working very hard to make sure the truth stays buried beneath the ashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Jack and homicide detective \u003cb\u003eSarah Delgado\u003c\/b\u003e dig deeper, they uncover a disturbing web of financial ruin, insurance fraud, suspicious deaths, and a powerful fire protection consultant whose expertise may be far more dangerous than anyone realizes. Every lead points toward \u003cb\u003eDr. Malcolm Grayson\u003c\/b\u003e, a respected fire engineer with an impeccable reputation and connections to a growing list of deadly fires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Grayson is no ordinary suspect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe understands fire, technology, human behavior, and the art of deception. He stays one step ahead of investigators, manipulates evidence, and turns accidents into weapons. As witnesses begin to die and evidence disappears, Jack realizes he isn't just investigating a murder-he's hunting a mastermind who has spent years perfecting the science of getting away with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith time running out and more lives at risk, Jack must unravel a conspiracy that reaches far beyond a single fire scene. But the closer he gets to the truth, the more personal the investigation becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a city where history burns and secrets hide behind wealth and influence, the greatest danger isn't the fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the person who knows exactly how to use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Whitmore Fire\u003c\/b\u003e is a gripping blend of fire investigation, police procedural, suspense, and forensic mystery that will keep readers turning pages until the explosive final confrontation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Robert Dugoni, and Jeffery Deaver, this fourth installment in \u003cb\u003eThe Jack Mercer Files\u003c\/b\u003e delivers authentic investigative detail, unforgettable characters, and a chilling look at how easily murder can be disguised as an accident.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gary Ludwig\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798181887435\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 138\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d","brand":"Gary Ludwig","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49173726626047,"sku":"9798181887435","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-whitmore-fire-gary-ludwig-9798181887435","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}