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Burn This Night follows Kate Myles, a former cop, who became a private detective after an accident and resulting pain pill addiction ended her police career. Early in the book, she learns that the man who raised her is not her biological father, and that she’s distantly related to a cold case killer. Kate looks into this mystery after she’s hired to investigate an arson murder that occurred in the same small town. In the arson case, Jacob, a mentally ill man is accused of setting the blaze that killed his sister, Abby. Along the way, Kate finds romance with Sam, a local chain saw artist and bar owner.Visit Alex Kenna's website.
KATE – I originally envisioned Kate as the Irish actress, Jessie Buckley. Buckley has incredible emotional range and a vulnerability that fits the character. However, after seeing Shailene Woodley in Big Little Lies, I’d have to choose her to play Kate. Woodley excels at playing strong, introverted characters who hold their cards close to the vest. When Burn This Night picks up, Kate has lost her career. She’s renting her house and living with her mother to save money for a custody battle, and she’s just learned that her dad is not her dad. As an ex-cop, Kate is also someone who rarely complains and is good at suppressing her own emotions – for better or for worse. Woodley has a great ability to show strength and vulnerability at the same time. She can play an understated character while projecting emotional nuance, which makes her a perfect fit for Kate.
JACOB – Jacob is a troubled man, who makes a series of bad decisions that lead him down a path of crime. Tormented by his own mistakes, Jacob turns to methamphetamine as an escape. He progressively loses touch with reality...[read on]
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