Veterinarian Gail McCarthy is called out to treat injured horses when the biggest boarding stable in Santa Cruz County catches fire. When a second barn fire occurs nearby, the California horse vet finds herself in the middle of the search to catch the arsonist--before any more horses or people die. An exciting read that is full of the authentic western horse detail Laura Crum is known for, Hayburner features a wonderful horseback chase scene and a surprising conclusion.