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Big Lake #6
Big Lake Burning
When mysterious fires begin plaguing the little mountain town of Big Lake, Arizona, it doesn’t take Sheriff Jim Weber long to realize that a serial arsonist is on the loose and has to be stopped before somebody dies or the entire forest goes up in flames. With the help of C.C. Callahan, a beautiful Deputy Fire Marshal, the sheriff begins the hunt while dealing with an upstart newspaper publisher hell-bent on smearing his good name and ruining his reputation. As the fires continue, fingers of blame are pointed and everybody in Big Lake wonders whose home or business will be the next to burn.
241 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 26, 2015
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July 13, 2015
The book stays true to the series. We get a new character, a fire investigator, which shakes things up. I was glad to see Larry Parks still get some time, though not much.
I can't stand the relationship with Robin. I'm not sure why, but I really hope it ends.
I can't stand the relationship with Robin. I'm not sure why, but I really hope it ends.
July 6, 2018
Another awesome story
Great story.... With the same awesome characters and some new ones. The author certainly has a way with words. He is so clever and funny. Onto the next Big Lake saga....
Great story.... With the same awesome characters and some new ones. The author certainly has a way with words. He is so clever and funny. Onto the next Big Lake saga....
June 20, 2019
Another good read by Nick Russell
This was a very interesting story where I actually learned a few things. This story was a little disappointing for me, even though it was a good story line as I was pretty sure I had figured out who the arsonist was. And that was the first time I had that happen.
This was a very interesting story where I actually learned a few things. This story was a little disappointing for me, even though it was a good story line as I was pretty sure I had figured out who the arsonist was. And that was the first time I had that happen.
September 16, 2020
Big Lake Burning
I really can't say enough about this book and series. I cannot put these books down. These books have lots of suspense and excitement to keep then interesting. I highly recommend these books and series
I really can't say enough about this book and series. I cannot put these books down. These books have lots of suspense and excitement to keep then interesting. I highly recommend these books and series
September 8, 2020
Great read
I've enjoyed everyone of this author's books so far and I'm going to read the next one in this series as soon as I get it.
I've enjoyed everyone of this author's books so far and I'm going to read the next one in this series as soon as I get it.
April 4, 2022
A fine addition to the series!!!
A firebug is loose in Big Lake! So far no one has been hurt but how long will that last? Then Jimmie's childhood house burns down. When 2 teenagers set fire to a house the wrong boy is accused. When the two boys who did do it hit an elk and wreck their daddy's car, one is killed and the other blames it all on his older brother. Then the county records office is set on fire. An old, sick rancher commits suicide after setting every building on the ranch on fire, everyone is ready to blame it all on him. But Jimmie doesn't buy it. Who is really to blame? That answer will shock the entire community. Highly recommended.
A firebug is loose in Big Lake! So far no one has been hurt but how long will that last? Then Jimmie's childhood house burns down. When 2 teenagers set fire to a house the wrong boy is accused. When the two boys who did do it hit an elk and wreck their daddy's car, one is killed and the other blames it all on his older brother. Then the county records office is set on fire. An old, sick rancher commits suicide after setting every building on the ranch on fire, everyone is ready to blame it all on him. But Jimmie doesn't buy it. Who is really to blame? That answer will shock the entire community. Highly recommended.
July 5, 2018
Someone, or someones, wants to have a hot time in the old town tonight. They start with small things and nobody is getting injured. It escalates from there and has the town on edge, especially Mayor Wingate. There is a new scandal sheet in town intent on slamming Sheriff Weber and the Fire Chief. Comic relief, you know. They bring in a fire investigator and start working through the list of potential suspects. One of the fires destroys the sheriff's childhood home. What possible motive could there be? Another enjoyable read in the Big Lake series.
March 18, 2023
THEY JUST INTRODUCED A NEW CHARACTER AND I'M HATING HIM ALREADY; I CAN JUST PUT UP WITH CHET NOW ANOTHER THAT'S WORST THAN HE IS. GRRrrrr! I LIVE IN A BIG CITY AND I WANNA TELL JIMMY WE'VE GOT WILDLIFE LIKE YOU'D NEVER BELIEVE. DEER, RACOON, TURKEYS, AND GROUNDHOGS ALL THE TIME WITH ONE BROWN BEAR CAUGHT NEAR DOWNTOWN. WE HAD A MOM AND HER CUBS GOING INTO SEARS OUT AT THE MALL, I WISH I COULD GET AWAY FROM ALL THIS WILDLIFE, HERE IN THE CITY. ;D
March 10, 2025
A terrific story and series
While most people have good morals, try to do the right things, and live a decent life, all it takes is one person to ruin it, sometimes more than one. When Big Lake is hit with several fires, there are many who are working to figure out who's behind them. Add a few devastating situations, and things get complicated real quick. It's not a story to be missed.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and author.
While most people have good morals, try to do the right things, and live a decent life, all it takes is one person to ruin it, sometimes more than one. When Big Lake is hit with several fires, there are many who are working to figure out who's behind them. Add a few devastating situations, and things get complicated real quick. It's not a story to be missed.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and author.
February 20, 2023
The Butler Did It
This story was a head scratcher. I didn't know who did it. The story line and introduction of new Fire Investigator was very creatively done. Thank you for Girl Power in this story. The touching story of Jake and his background was heartbreaking. Great read
This story was a head scratcher. I didn't know who did it. The story line and introduction of new Fire Investigator was very creatively done. Thank you for Girl Power in this story. The touching story of Jake and his background was heartbreaking. Great read
October 26, 2022
Sheriff Weber has his hands full with a serial arsonist. The ending is not only sad but alludes to the fact that even in a small-town residents have unrevealed characteristics that can surprise us.
November 8, 2023
Nick Russell & Big Lake Series
Big Lake Burning
An excellent read!
Always appreciate the tenacity of Sheriff Weber and the wisdom he applies from real life.
Nicely done Author Nick Russell!
Thank you!
Big Lake Burning
An excellent read!
Always appreciate the tenacity of Sheriff Weber and the wisdom he applies from real life.
Nicely done Author Nick Russell!
Thank you!
November 24, 2024
always a mystery
Big Lake is always good for a crime mystery! Trying to figure it out is something quite hard. But with the help of our sheriff, we can figure it out.
Very exciting and fun to read!
Big Lake is always good for a crime mystery! Trying to figure it out is something quite hard. But with the help of our sheriff, we can figure it out.
Very exciting and fun to read!
January 22, 2025
Big Lake burning
Good story of the small town sheriff and the community he serves with yet another series of confrontations that keep you involved. The interplay seems real and reminds me of situations in life that could have been true in big lake.
Good story of the small town sheriff and the community he serves with yet another series of confrontations that keep you involved. The interplay seems real and reminds me of situations in life that could have been true in big lake.
April 1, 2025
big lake burning
It seems Nick spends as much time in each new book reviewing and rehashing old material from previous writings as he does in presenting new material. By this time in the series readers should be quite familiar with the characters and their histories.
It seems Nick spends as much time in each new book reviewing and rehashing old material from previous writings as he does in presenting new material. By this time in the series readers should be quite familiar with the characters and their histories.
September 28, 2017
Big Lake
It was good all the way through! I thought it was ___ but then I didn't. It was amazing how Weber figured it out. Great book! Can't wait to read the rest.
It was good all the way through! I thought it was ___ but then I didn't. It was amazing how Weber figured it out. Great book! Can't wait to read the rest.
November 4, 2018
Well written
These books are so imaginative and well written that I read two in one night. The stories are about life and strife in a small town.
These books are so imaginative and well written that I read two in one night. The stories are about life and strife in a small town.
June 16, 2020
Still enjoying the series.
January 25, 2021
i like this series but i found it too easy to figure out who the arsonist was.
May 8, 2021
Very Entertaining!
The characters were brought to life with unique personalities that made it easy to follow. I'm going to read more by this author.
The characters were brought to life with unique personalities that made it easy to follow. I'm going to read more by this author.
August 4, 2021
Well written and fun to read!
March 18, 2022
Big Lake Burning
Really a great book. Couldn't put it down. Really like the characters in the book. Especially sheriff Webber and Parks.
Really a great book. Couldn't put it down. Really like the characters in the book. Especially sheriff Webber and Parks.
April 4, 2022
Loved this one too!
This has become one of my favorite series! At last I figured out one of the bad guys! A very sad but beautiful ending.
This has become one of my favorite series! At last I figured out one of the bad guys! A very sad but beautiful ending.
May 19, 2022
This one was good, but more predictable than the previous books in the series.
September 7, 2022
Read it for the the camaraderie rather than the plot.
November 13, 2022
Very good
I really have enjoyed this series. Such well written stories with believable characters. Thank you for such a good read!!
I really have enjoyed this series. Such well written stories with believable characters. Thank you for such a good read!!
May 14, 2023
Surprise ending
Did not see this coming, I was thinking that the young newspaper man had something to do with the fires. I was surprised at the ending.
Did not see this coming, I was thinking that the young newspaper man had something to do with the fires. I was surprised at the ending.
July 28, 2024
Another enjoyable book
I was kept guessing until the very end. Nice writing job. I was very entertained. Thank you! Can't wait to start reading the netbook in the series.
I was kept guessing until the very end. Nice writing job. I was very entertained. Thank you! Can't wait to start reading the netbook in the series.
January 27, 2025
Who'd a thunk it
Another whirlwind read with characters you love hate,want to arrest,sometimes slap or have supper with.Thanks for the reading joy ride
Another whirlwind read with characters you love hate,want to arrest,sometimes slap or have supper with.Thanks for the reading joy ride
June 20, 2025
they just keep getting better
So well written, a story told with a lot of heart and soul. Can not wait for the next book. Each is better than the last.
So well written, a story told with a lot of heart and soul. Can not wait for the next book. Each is better than the last.
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