Stephen King’s “gem of a story” (Chicago Tribune) about a child with extraordinary psychic powers who is on the run from the government. A #1 national bestseller. Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson participated in a drug experiment run by a veiled government agency known as The Shop. One year later, they marry. Two years later, their little girl, Charlie, sets her teddy bear on fire by simply … fire by simply staring at it.
Now that Charlie is eight, she doesn’t start fires anymore. Her parents have taught her to control her pyrokinesis, the ability to set anything—toys, clothes, even people—aflame. But The Shop knows about and wants this pigtailed “ultimate weapon.” Shop agents set out to hunt down Charlie and her father in a ruthless chase that traverses the streets of New York and the backwoods of Vermont.
“Terrifying and gripping” (The Miami Herald) Firestarter is chilling proof that “Stephen King is superb” (Time).
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Another wonderful book by Stephen King!
I can’t read many Stephen King books because they are just so darn scary and I like something more relaxing to read. However, Kind is an excellent writer and master storyteller. I admire his abilities and skill.
Great book
Great read as are most of his
Couldn’t put it down.
Not the best Stephen King, but still worth a read through.
IF YOU LOVE THE PARANORMAL YOU WILL LOVE THIS BOOK. VERY INTERESTING CHARACTERS, SOME YOU WILL LOVE SOME YOU WILL HATE. MUST READ FOR KING FANS.
The Shop is the American version of the KGB test 12 people with a New Drug Lot 6. This was done in the hopes of creating super power Humans. For Andy McGee and his soon to be wife Vickie it did change them. The Have a Child, Charlie who Can Start Fires at will. The book fills in Details that the movie left out which is helpful.
This is an AMAZING story. Perfect book for those new to Steven King!