"Natchez Burning" is a novel by Greg Iles that is part of the Penn Cage series. Set in the fictional town of Natchez, Mississippi, the story revolves around a murder investigation that uncovers deep-seated racial tensions and historical injustices in the South. The protagonist, Penn Cage, a former prosecutor, seeks to uncover the truth behind his father's involvement in the case. The narrative intertwines past and present, revealing the impact of the Ku Klux Klan and the civil rights movement on the characters' lives. As Penn delves deeper, he faces danger and moral dilemmas, highlighting themes of loyalty, justice, and the struggle against prejudice.