While investigating a house fire, Detective Miles Tucker uncovers a similar case twenty years prior. Digging deeper, Miles learns that a survivor from the earlier fire might have some answers to his questions. As a boy, Devin Treadwell survived a fire that wiped out his entire family. The trauma he suffered left him in a mental institution, but he has since made a full recovery and, though partially deaf and mute, now lives an independent life as a music teacher. Devin's life is disrupted when the handsome Miles suspects him of being a serial arsonist. But he wasn't the only survivor. A boy named Sebastian who had been adopted by Devon's family also survived the blaze. Then an attempt is made on Devin's life. Can Miles keep Devin safe from an arsonist who will stop at nothing to silence him? Or will the attraction between them jeopardize the investigation?

Fire Triangle

Sebastian got out of the car, dragging his small suitcase with him, and his jaw went slack at the sight of the house. Tall windows gleamed in the sun. There were exterior staircases leading up to wide balconies while the center of the house was a clear and airy atrium with a glass roof that curved over it like a canopy. Sebastian could see that the house was built almost entirely of natural wood. Ted clearly favored wood, and Sebastian’s admiration for the older man grew by leaps and bounds.


There was a soft hum as the front doors slid open and a couple of little boys rushed out. Debra’s face lit up as she gathered the boys in her arms. “Hey.” She tousled Josh’s hair and kissed the top of Devin’s head. “You both okay?”


“Yeah, Mom,” Josh muttered, pulling back, clearly embarrassed. “But Devin just wouldn’t shut up.”


“Josh,” Debra scolded gently. “Language.”


“Uh, all right,” the kid mumbled, before glaring at Devin, who was busy signing.


Chapter 8