Fire Lover
Fire Lover by Joseph Wambaugh, published by Harper Collins on May 27, 2003, is a true crime account that delves into a tragic event in South Pasadena. The book recounts a devastating fire at a home improvement center that claimed the lives of four individuals, including a young child. As firefighters battled the flames, a respected arson investigator observed the chaos, setting the stage for an exploration of obsession and the complexities of a hidden life.
Readers will find a detailed narrative that follows the investigation into the arson, revealing the chilling duality of a man who was both a celebrated professional and a dangerous criminal. Wambaugh presents a gripping examination of the psychological aspects of arson and the relentless pursuit of justice. This edition spans 416 pages and is written in English, offering an in-depth look at the events surrounding this harrowing incident.
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On an October evening in South Pasadena, a horrifying wave of flame swept through a large home improvement center, snuffing out the lives of four innocent people, including a two-year-old boy. Firefighters rushed to the scene, even as a pair of equally suspicious fires broke out in two nearby stores. Silently watching the raging inferno in the midst of the heat, smoke, and chaos was a man respected as one of California’s foremost arson investigators, a captain in the Glendale Fire Department …
From Joseph Wambaugh, the critically acclaimed, nationally bestselling author of The Onion Field, comes the astonishing true story of a nightmarish obsession — and the hunt for a brilliant psychopath who lived a double life filled with professional tributes and terrifying secrets.
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