From Never Say Never the Edie Townsend story continues. Nearing the end of her first term in the U. S. Senate Townsend is on the campaign trail stumping for re-election. With the country in the throes of a rapidly worsening economy, she faces the possibility that she may not receive a mandate from voters for another term. Soon, however, she realizes that there is a more pressing concern as she is confronted by an evil foe who is targeting her and her closest associates including campaign manager Barry Adison in order to get her to change her stance against legalizing gambling on the national level. Reading Burning Bridges gives readers an adrenaline rush from its exciting first chapter while re-introducing many of the old familiar and lovable characters from the previous book.