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The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a very dark psychological Thriller and one I really enjoyed. I love how deep the author gets into the mind of both Jameson  and Pete. The author does an amazing job of opening up their minds and their worlds to us so we can walk in their shoes and experience their thoughts, feelings and drive that makes them behave and react in the way they do.

Jameson is a 16 year old boy who has grown up with his mother. His father left when he was young and Jameson knows little about it. His mother works 2 jobs and has very little time to provide him with emotional support. They are more like strangers than family. When Jameson finds a journal left by his father he discovers his father was an arsonist and awakens a part of him he didn’t know existed. Is he destined to be a arsonist like his dad? Will him turning into one bring his dad home?

Pete is a man stuck in a rut. He has a beautiful house, beautiful child and wife but he isn’t happy. One night while his wife is away and his son is left with the babysitter disaster strikes and his son dies.
Overwhelmed with grief Pete takes it upon himself to find out who is responsible for his sons death and the fire that destroyed his life.
Is Jameson connected to this fire? Is it Jamesons dad? Can Pete survive the guilt and grief and stay strong enough to get justice for his son?

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The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Lisa Helmick

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a tangled web we weave! Wow this story is all engrossing! It really kept me turning those pages. This has characters that made me go “Ewww”! And others that I just couldn’t understand their mindset. But they made the story entertaining.

This is a first time author for me and I enjoyed her thrilling story. I was grossed out a time or two and I thank for author for not being too graphic. She stuck to the main focus of the story instead of veering off. I will keep an eye out for more from this author

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The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Sara Oxton

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Arsonists Handbook by L.A. Detwiler a gripping four-star read. This was my first read by this author, but it wont be the last, there was enough drama and intrigue to keep you hooked, and enough story to keep you wondering. It was the torment that got to me, it was too well done, and that’s weird as normally I love it, but my heart was in my stomach as I was reading it made me feel like it was too real, too deep. This is a story that will stay with you, it will hook you and leave you burning.

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The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Liz Vrchota

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

So LA Detwiler is a new author to me but I can assure you this will not be my last experience reading anything by the talented Ms. Detwiler again! When I saw the book cover for The Arsonist’s Handbook I was sold, but that blurb drew me in even more and it quickly soared to the top of my TBR list. I immediately dove right in and was hooked in so fast I read this book in one sitting well into the evening and found myself wrapping this up at four am.. Oops lol, NOT SORRY! I had to know how this book would end, I could not sleep until I did, it was that gripping. It beyond lived up to its name of a ‘gripping psychological thriller’ and I even found that it haunted my dreams and thoughts the next day. I won’t be giving you the details of the characters and story because really that would ruin it and you need to dive in and learn those for yourself, but this is one that you do not want to miss if you love dark and twisty books with a a crime thriller background storyline. I will be going to see what else is available and stalking the new releases of Detwiler to come now. I hope we get more of the same kind soon! Such a fab more than five star read!

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The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Jana Lewis

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I was not sure what to expect going into this book but it was a very interesting read. It is a dark focus, filled with a lot of family dysfunction, but held a lot of questions. I related to most of the characters – as a teen with one parent who was never there, as a parent who would do whatever I had to if it kept my kids safe, and as a working parent who always seems to be tired. I do not identify with the arsonist, however (which is a good thing – you can stop dialing the police now). I enjoyed the twists and turns throughout the story and I like how all characters have a flaw, but are trying to make it through life. Some portions I had figured out about midway through the book, but most I did not…until the end. Overall, it was a great piece of work – very well thought out!

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

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler

4 out of 5

The Arsonist’s Handbook starts you on a slow, meandering path through the tortured world of Jameson until the final twist has you rethinking everything. L.A. Detwiler draws you in and gets you slowly addicted to the story, as Jameson becomes addicted to the flame, only to have your world set on fire by the revelations and secrets.

Jameson is a lonely boy that doesn’t feel his mother’s love because she is always working. He mourns the loss of his father that left years before. Jameson finds a journal in the attic that lets him know that he is seen and brings him a connection to the author of the journal unlike he has ever felt with another living being. Jameson tries to make a real life connection to the author by getting the attention of the author by following the rules set out in the journal.

Pete’s marriage is dying. He doesn’t know why. He used to be so in love with his wife. She is beautiful, talented, intelligent, and an amazing mom. Why doesn’t he love her anymore? Why can’t he just walk away? One night while his wife is on a business trip, Pete, needing to feel like a man again, heads a few towns over to have a one-night stand. Tragedy strikes in a way that tears Pete and his life apart. Now he is out for vengeance. He must put it right. When Pete has found his vengeance, is it everything that he hoped it would be?

The slow walk into Jameson’s world took a moment for me to get into the story and realize that I couldn’t stop reading. When I figured out one of the twists, my jaw dropped and I patiently waited for more. L.A. Detwiler builds a story like a Roman aqueduct, strong and long-lasting, then she blows it up with the twists and surprises. I can’t wait to get my hands on another one of her books. Amazing!

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The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Rayne East

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A unique and intriguing insight into the mind of an arsonist by a very talented author. This brilliantly executed thriller had me engaged from page one. The story is very masterfully layered and interwoven but not once was I lost even with multiple POV and storylines. I am also very good at predicting where the storyline is going and not once in this book did I get it right, which was refreshing. Great characterisation and plot twists that will shock you. I highly recommend this book.

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The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Arsonist’s Handbook: A Gripping Psychological Thriller by L.A. Detwiler is just as the title says. It is a dark and twisted story that will continue to haunt you. The writing style is in diary form, so it took a while to settle into it. One man’s journal becomes one man’s bible to the dark and depraved life of being an arsonist. The longing, the wonder, the torment and emotions and emotional state of one boy wanting something from someone who was not in his life but is desperate to know.

3.5 stars
Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Nikita Lesperance

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you like dark thrillers you will love this book! It was pretty interesting getting a look into the mind of an arsonist. Getting to see what made him the way he was and why he was drawn to fire was intriguing. The two different view points kept the story entertaining.There were a lot of plot twists to keep me hooked. It was fun trying to figure out what would happen next.

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The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Lydia Pelton

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My goodness. My brain is still connecting dots. I ended up going back and rereading after I finished. I seriously enjoyed this so much. The author made this seriously into a rollercoaster. Twists and turns at every page. This is the first book I’ve read from this writer. I am definitely looking up their other works! I will definitely say you will be at the edge of your seat. You won’t regret reading this!!

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The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Bethany Rollins

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The Arsonists Handbook: A Gripping Psychological Thriller by L.A. Detwiler is the first book I’ve read by this author. It was an interesting tale, but I personally struggled with the writing style and the unlikable characters, as there was no one I actually wanted to get to know more. I was hoping for more dialogue but I understand how it was written based on the title of this book. It did have a good plot and storyline, with an ending I didn’t see coming, but it was an overall long read for me only because of the writing style and over detailed manor of the book. I know this will be a good read for many, but for me, it was difficult to hold my interest.

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The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow, this book……I cannot seem to get it out of my mind. The book has 2 main character POVs of Jameson and Pete. Their stories intertwine and it really keeps you thinking and on your toes. The suspense of an arsonist, burning and death….. the words of this book are detailed with every page. Just when I thought the book was wrapping up with the ending, BAM……something else hits you. This book had me hook since the beginning and moments where my jaw dropped completely. This is a very good psychological thriller!

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The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Arsonists Handbook: A Gripping Psychological Thriller by L.A. Detwiler is a book that certainly lives up to its name. I was intrigued by this book from the moment I read the blurb and I had to start it straight away. I wanted to get lost in this story. I honestly didn’t know how this book was ever going to turn out because the author added so many twists and turns that it kept me on the edge of my seat.
This is the first book that I have read by b this author and I thought it was a fantastic read. She knew just what to do to keep you engaged with the story. The book was developed at the right pace, giving you extra details exactly when it was needed. This is a great book that I would highly recommend and I am looking forward to my next read by this author.

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The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new author for me which I enjoyed from beginning to end. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future. This is a suspenseful thriller that is full of action, fast paced and engaging. The characters bring the story to life. They are relatable and kept me turning pages just waiting to see what would happen next. The twists and turns left me sitting on the edge of my seat. This is a well written story about finding out a father’s secrets and a father that is looking for revenge. What do they both have in common? The same arsonist and life will never be the same for these characters. This is a great story that I really enjoyed. I highly recommend it.

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The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Emma Clawson

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This novel was hard for me to get into reading. I’m not sure if it was the content or the way the novel was wrote. The Arsonist’s Handbook: A Gripping Psychological Thriller by L.A. Detwiler didn’t thrill me but was an interesting read to say the least. L.A. Detwiler is a great author who knows the subject that they are writing about. This was the first novel that I have read by this author but it hasn’t turned me away from reading another novel by this author.

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The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Erica Shoebridge

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a very dark and twisted book straight from the get-go. The obsession with fire and burning buildings, cars, and animals is heavy throughout. When 16 year-old Jameson finds a book in his attic detailing his father’s addiction to arson, he feels a connection to a man that has long been missing from his life. He is a boy who has grown up wondering what his dad might be like, and imagining who he might be. With this book, he starts to feel a connection to the mystery man, and sets about trying to follow in his pyro footsteps. The desolation of the characters in this book seeps into you; it is the deep ache of knowing yourself to be doomed. The story sometimes blindsides you with shocking events, punctuating the gloom with fresh horror. The writing skillfully conveys a lot of emotion and psychological torment. If this sounds like its up your alley, give it a go.

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The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler

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The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler
Genre – Thriller, Suspense, Mystery
Page Count – 208 pages
Cover design by – The Cover Collection

From USA Today Bestseller L.A. Detwiler comes a twisted psychological thriller burning with secrets.
“Let him burn. Let them burn. Let it all burn.”
A disturbing family business passed down…
At sixteen, Jameson Wills has never known his father. When he finds an old journal in the attic, though, he discovers some malicious truths about the man who disappeared long ago. As he reads about his father’s secret addiction to arson, Jameson begins to wonder if the desire to burn is in his blood. But searching for a connection to his father might lead him down a path of no return.
A grief-stricken businessman looking for vengeance…
Pete Andrews’ infant son has just died in a fire. When the police deem it the work of an arsonist, Pete decides he will stop at nothing to find justice for his son. But as his sinister past emerges, will he go too far in his quest for revenge?
Two men. One arsonist. Choices that will change their lives forever.
The Arsonist’s Handbook is a dark, standalone psychological thriller that will haunt you long after the last page.

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L.A. Detwiler is the USA TODAY Bestselling thriller author of The Widow Next Door and several other chilling page-turners. She is also a high school English teacher from Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.

 

During her final year at Mount Aloysius College, she started writing her first fiction novel, which was published in 2015. She has also written articles that have appeared in several women’s publications and websites. L.A. Detwiler lives in her hometown with her husband, Chad. They have five cats and a mastiff named Henry.

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