{"product_id":"burned-a-collection-of-darker-poetry-9798295674815","title":"Burned: A Collection of Darker Poetry","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Stacie Ann Leininger\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Dead Mans Press Ink\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Dead Mans Press Ink\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Women Authors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBurned: A Collection of Darker Poetry, was written by Stacie Ann Leininger as part of her mental health healing journey. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShortly before her severe trauma-related breakdown, in 2018, Leininger discovered breakthrough forensic technology specific to arson-homicide cases that scientists wanted to use on a national scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArticles explained that scientists needed a case from the 1980s or 1990s to help them cement the technology in place. The 1995 homicide of 15-year-old Andrew James McMahon, whose murder was meant to be covered up by a house fire, fit their requirements. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hitch: Leininger had to get the Schenectady Police Department (SPD) to reopen his case and get her alma mater (Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons) as well as the Albany Arc Diocese to cooperate with the investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the challenges Leininger faced, she fought for McMahon while battling internal struggles and pushing back against those who wanted the truth to remain buried. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstead of resorting to destructive behavior, Leininger turned to writing poetry. The result is several poetry collections that give you the journey of a neurodivergent healing and recovering from many horrors including but not limited to extreme bullying, sexual abuse, and attempted murder. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e If you too struggle with mental health issues, Leininger encourages you to not give up on yourself or your future and to write as a means to help you heal. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSales from this collection are donated to nonprofits in memory of homicide victim Andrew James McMahon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook contains imagery and words that maybe offensive. Contains graphic descriptions of violence and swear words.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead Mans Press Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47776224444567,"sku":"9798295674815","price":968.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798295674815.webp?v=1777995032","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/burned-a-collection-of-darker-poetry-9798295674815","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}