An epic novel of star-crossed lovers set in a doomsday cult on the Texas prairie that asks: what would you sacrifice for the person you love?

Waco, Texas 1993.People from all walks of life have arrived to follow the Lambs gospelsigning over savings and pensions, selling their homes and shedding marriages. Theyve come here to worship at the feet of a former landscaper turned prophet who is preparing for the End Times with a staggering cache of weapons. Jayes mother is one of his newest and most devout followers, though Jaye herself has suspicions about the Lambs methodsand his motives.

Roy is the youngest son of the local sheriff; a 14 year old boy with a heart of gold and a nose for trouble who falls for Jaye without knowing of her mothers attachment to the man who is currently making his fathers life hell. The two teenagers are drawn to each other immediately and completely, but their love may have dire consequences for their families.The Lamb has plans for them allespecially Jayeand as his preaching and schemingmove them closer and closer to unthinkable violence, Roy risks everything to save Jaye.

Based on the true events that unfolded thirty years ago during the siege of the Branch Davidian compound, Bret Anthony JohnstonsWe Burn Daylightis an unforgettable love story, a heart-pounding literary page turner,and a profound exploration of faith, family, and what it means to truly be saved.