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Title
Firestarter
Author Stephen King
Genre Horror, Science Fiction, Supernatural, Thriller
Format N/A

 

Book Description

Firestarter follows young Charlie McGee, a girl with the terrifying ability to start fires with her mind, and her father as they flee a secret government agency determined to exploit her powers. As Charlie’s abilities grow harder to control, the novel explores the dangers of institutional power, parental love, and the destructive cost of being treated as a weapon rather than a child.

About Author

Stephen King (born 1947) is an American author widely regarded as one of the most influential and bestselling writers of modern fiction. Raised in Maine, King began writing at an early age and struggled financially before achieving breakthrough success with Carrie in 1974. The novel’s popularity launched a prolific career marked by an extraordinary output across multiple decades, with many of his works rooted in small-town American life and psychological realism.

Known primarily for Horror, King has also written extensively in Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Thriller genres, often blending the supernatural with deeply human fears and emotions. His novels and short stories—including The Shining, It, Misery, and The Dark Tower series—have been adapted into numerous films and television series, cementing his cultural impact. With over 400 million copies sold worldwide, King’s legacy rests on his ability to make the ordinary terrifying and the fantastical profoundly human.

  

 

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