The Natchez Burning Trilogy

The Natchez Burning Trilogy: A Penn Cage Collection featuring Natchez Burning, The Bone Tree, and Mississippi Blood follows former prosecutor and small-town leader Penn Cage as he returns to his Mississippi hometown and uncovers a web of secrets tied to racially motivated murders, corruption, and long-buried betrayals. As Penn digs deeper he faces violent adversaries, moral dilemmas, and the painful legacy of the civil rights era, all while trying to protect his family and hold a fractured community to account. Rich in Southern atmosphere, relentless suspense, and complex characters, this three-book saga blends legal thriller, mystery, and historical reckoning into a powerful exploration of justice, memory, and redemption.