Burned

by G.K. Lamb

Einsam burns.

Fowler's coup against the Caretakers' has plunged the Great Society into civil war. With the veneer of peace shattered, violence is spiraling out of control.

The Great Society teeters on the brink of collapse.

Fleeing Einsam with her surviving companions, seventeen-year-old Evelyn Brennan carries evidence of the Caretaker's heinous crimes. If she can find a way of smuggling it out of the country, she may be able to rally the world to intervene and stem the violence.

But hunted by enemies and haunted by the blood on her hands, Evelyn must strike an unsavory bargain to keep her and her friends one step ahead of the flames.

466 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 24, 2019

About the author

Hi, I’m Gerald Lamb. I am a storyteller, filmmaker, historian, and occasional podcast host of Fiction Writer. I’ve been writing since I was a kid, using fiction to wrestle with life’s big questions and capture the small, human details that bring a story to life.

When I’m not writing, I’m often filming historical documentaries, exploring forgotten places, or wandering through archives in search of the next story. Whether it’s on the page, on screen, or through my podcast, my goal is the same: to tell stories that linger with you long after they’re over.

Reviews

[Paige Moulton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Einsam by G.K. Lamb is a gripping dystopian thriller that immerses readers in a society on the brink of collapse. Seventeen-year-old Evelyn Brennan must navigate a world engulfed in civil war while carrying critical evidence of the Caretakers’ atrocities. Lamb’s narrative is intense, fast-paced, and morally complex, exploring themes of survival, loyalty, and the consequences of power.

Evelyn is a compelling protagonist, resourceful and determined, yet haunted by the blood on her hands, which adds a layer of psychological depth to the story. The novel’s sprawling conflict and vivid depictions of chaos make it both suspenseful and emotionally resonant. Fans of dystopian fiction, high-stakes political intrigue, and morally layered young adult thrillers will find themselves completely absorbed.

Lamb’s skillful plotting and tension-driven storytelling make Einsam a must-read for anyone who enjoys dystopian narratives where survival, courage, and moral choices collide in a world teetering on the edge.

[Waxmonsterx · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good ideas, poorly executed. Too much of the tale is in the head of the main character. After a while it reads like a Bart Simpson book report: "Harry Potter is a very, very, very, very good book about wizards and wizard stuff and wizard animals and wizards doing stuff".