Not Everything Burns

Name: Not Everything Burns
Brand: She Writes Press
Price: 33.75 AUD
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A Novel

By: Carri Karuhn

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Paperback | 10 November 2026

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For fans of stories that balance heartbreak with humor, Not Everything Burns is a witty and emotionally rich novel about a determined journalist who must rebuild from the ashes after losing everything—her marriage, her career, and her home.

Amber Mettle is a Chicago journalist with a rescue instinct—especially for animals.

When she follows her restless husband to Los Angeles for a fresh start, she tries to keep an open mind. But before she can find her footing, she finds herself blindsided by betrayal—no job, no future, no sense of direction. And then, just as she's beginning to rebuild, tragedy strikes. A catastrophic wildfire reduces her home to rubble and claims her beloved pets, thrusting her into a relentless battle with insurance companies, mortgage lenders, and opportunistic grifters.

But Amber's story doesn't end in ash. Following the fire, guided by haunting premonitions and signs from the animals she couldn't save, she channels her grief into action. Fueled by love, an unwavering sense of justice, and an eccentric cast of characters who bring unexpected humor to even the darkest moments, she fights to hold the people responsible accountable—and discovers that even in devastation, hope can take root.

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