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The Fireman

By: Joe Hill
Narrated by: Kate Mulgrew
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Some flames burn too brightly to be extinguished.

This exceptional new thriller from Joe Hill is essential reading for 2016 and perfect for fans of Justin Cronin's The Passage.

In a world overtaken by a deadly and dramatic new virus, Harper is determined to live long enough to deliver her baby. But when all it takes is a spark to start a deadly blaze, she's going to need some help from the mysterious fireman.

©2016 Joe Hill (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers US Adventure Fantasy Fiction Horror Science Fiction Scary Paranormal
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This would be an riveting read if it was half as long.
The premise is interesting, and it has a strong start and wraps up well.
There's a very long section of events in the middle that just drags on and on though. The female lead character is a tad annoying and this gets more grating as the book goes on.
It’s quite similar to Stephen King’s writing. Overall it’s a decent post-apocalyptic story.

Interesting idea but way too long

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This story is absolutely fantastic!! kept me glued to my seat and calling out in happiness, shock, horror and sadness and happiness all over again!! Kate Mulgrew is a brilliant narrator also, I adore her!!

one of the best ever!

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Refreshing to have a pregnant woman as the hero.

What a Great story, well narrated and not at all what I expected .

Longing for more from a great hero.

Loved it

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Not a bad story but lacked some extra layer that King has, which I'm used to reading.
A little bit too... light. Not bad, but just didn't pull me in and give me the sense of dread and discomfort I crave.

Nowhere near as dark as his father

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I finished this book in a bit less than a week. I couldn't stop listening and spent many late nights in bed immersed in Joe Hills world. The Fireman captivated my imagination and ripped my heart out more than once. I think I'll have to wait a few years until I'm able to read it again, mainly because the ending broke my heart.
Another absolutely breathtaking book by Mr Hill, it's been a while since I was touched this way by a book.

Brilliant

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