The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Angela Shirley

The Arsonist’s Handbook: A Gripping Psychological Thriller by L.A. Detwiler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When you are a lost soul, but a discovery of a journal may literally set your world on fire and you uncover secrets that should have been buried.

Jamieson is a lonely lost soul, wondering through life with no real feeling of love. His mother is working two jobs to try and keep their head above water which means not mush quality time with her son. Jamieson’s father is absent from an early age but when he finds a hidden journal in the attic which belong to his father he becomes interested in this side of his life, but at the end will this be health or will it awake the monster within.

Pete is wandering along in life, although he has a loving wife and children there is something missing from his world and he becomes fed up with his life and marriage. But, one day can change your whole life and choices you make will haunt him for his whole life.

If you are wanting a light easy read, I would stay away from this book. The way the author draws you into the dark worlds of both characters is a joy to read. This is the first book I have read by this author and was anticipating as usual the questions of will I enjoy the story, writing etc but OMG this was thrilling from the first works written to the last.

I loved the slow burn of the story and my emotions feeling a little sad for the character of Jamieson but as the story delves more into his life you become so invested in trying to discover the twist and turns, I could not put the book down.

I can’t read more books by this author and I would recommend this book as a true thriller and thank you L A Detwiler for captivating book.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley