The American Inferno, Burnt Out

The American Inferno, Burnt Out is a Strangers side mission in Red Dead Redemption 2 given by Evelyn Miller.

The mission becomes available after completing The Landowning Classes / Home of the Gentry? in the RDR2 Story Mode.

The American Inferno, Burnt Out Mission Walkthrough

The American Inferno, Burnt Out - Part I

John meets Evelyn Miller, a writer hero of Dutch's, and finds him disillusioned and lost.

This stranger can be found atop a rocky promontory to the southwest of Strawberry between 6am and 6pm.

The American Inferno, Burnt Out - Part II

Evelyn Miller takes John to confront some trappers who have been over-hunting Tall Trees forest.

Evelyn Miller invites you to visit him 24 in-game hours later. His cabin is located at Tanner's Reach, straight west from Manzanita Post. Follow him on horseback, freeing the trapped animal on the way. When you reach the hunter camp, be ready for a short battle. You can either knock your opponents out with a weapon in hand. or kill them outright.

The American Inferno, Burnt Out - Part III

Evelyn Miller has locked himself inside his cabin in order to finish his writing.

On a subsequent visit at least 24 in-game hours later, you will find Miller so busy that he doesn't even take the time to eat. Leave him food at his door if you have any; buy, hunt or cook some otherwise.

The American Inferno, Burnt Out - Part IV

Evelyn Miller has (still) locked himself inside his cabin in order to finish his writing.

You will need to repeat the above on a return visit another day later.

The American Inferno, Burnt Out - Part V

John pays Evelyn Miller one last visit, and he has a final request for him to carry out.

Return one last time, at least 48 in-game hours afterwards, to bring this story to a close. Pick up the platinum pocket watch on his desk before you set the curtain on fire in accordance with Miller's instructions.