Firestarter | Stephen King

Firestarter: A Novel

Extended Synopsis

Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson were once ordinary college students looking to make some extra cash by volunteering as test subjects. However, the experiment was orchestrated by a clandestine government organization known as The Shop. The unexpected outcome unlocked exceptional latent psychic talents within the couple—abilities that manifested in terrifying new ways when they fell in love and had a child.

Their daughter, Charlie, has been gifted with the most extraordinary and uncontrollable power ever seen: pyrokinesis, the ability to create fire with her mind. Now, merciless agents of The Shop are in hot pursuit, determined to apprehend this genetic anomaly for their own diabolical ends by any means necessary. As the agents deploy violent tactics, they risk igniting the entire world when Charlie retaliates with a blazing fury of her own.

Accolades & Key Features

• Literary Classic: A #1 New York Times bestseller that remains a cornerstone of supernatural thriller fiction.
• Cinematic Legacy: The source material for the major motion picture adaptations, proving its enduring cultural impact.
• Special Dedication: Features a poignant dedication to the legendary author Shirley Jackson.

Reader Targeting

• Fans of intense psychological horror and gripping suspense novels.
• Readers intrigued by science fiction elements, genetic anomalies, and secret government conspiracies.
• Enthusiasts of Stephen King's classic era looking to complete their mass-market paperback collections.

About the Author

Stephen King (born 1947) is a highly acclaimed, prolific American author universally recognized as the "King of Horror." With over fifty novels to his name—including landmarks like The Shining, The Stand, and It—his works have sold an astonishing 350 million copies worldwide. A master storyteller and dedicated philanthropist, King's novels and short stories continue to dominate bestseller lists and inspire successful film and television adaptations.

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