by Stephen King
First published 1998
Eight-year-old Charlie can start fires with her mind. When a shadowy agency discovers her abilities, they hunt Charlie and her father Andy. The pair flee, desperate to keep Charlie's powers hidden and escape their relentless pursuers. In this tense, high-stakes thriller, a father and daughter fight to protect each other from the terrifying reach of the government.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, adventure, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, fugitive
Setting: New York City, Ohio, Albany, New York, Hastings Glen, Manders Farm, Vermont, Washington D.C., Longmont
428 pages · Hardcover · Viking
Content warnings: violence