Burning Blue

Synopsis

Nicole Castro and Jay Nazarro have never run in the same social circles. And they still don’t now—though they have a connection that’s undeniable. Beautiful Nicole has been scarred forever by an acid attack. And loner, seizure-prone Jay is hot on the trail of her assailant—one computer hacker victory at a time.

This is not your typical teen romance; it’s also not your typical thriller. But Burning Blue has enough action to keep suspense junkies turning pages, and enough mushiness to satisfy any reader who just wants to enjoy a good love story.

Behind the Scenes

Burning Blue by Paul Griffin is part mystery, part thriller, part romance…and part soap opera.

Loner and computer whiz Jay is dealing with a return to high school after a public seizure left him famous…for all the wrong reasons.

Popular girl and beauty queen Nicole is also contemplating a comeback after an acid attack left her scarred and traumatized.

An unlikely couple? Maybe before Nicole’s disfigurement. But these two damaged teens have more in common now than ever—especially once Jay begins using his computer skills to track down Nicole’s attacker.

Burning Blue is a fast-paced adrenaline rush, and the mystery-lover in me definitely got swept up in the hunt for Nicole’s mysterious assailant. What I liked less were certain “soapy” elements to the story. An author’s note in the back of the book helps explain why author Paul Griffin chose the surprise attacker, but I guess part of me still didn’t quite buy it.

This isn’t a pretty book—there’s plenty of violence, including self-inflicted wounds, and teen angst. But Jay and Nicole are both compelling characters who you’ll end up rooting for, both as individuals, and as a couple.