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Read By: Dennis Boutsikaris Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 10.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 7.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: January 2016 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781508217053

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

163

Longest Chapter Length:

53:01 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

10 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

05:28 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

120

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Publisher Description

Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic “terrifying…gripping” (Miami Herald) #1 New York Times bestseller—“his highest Fahrenheit reading yet” (Time)!

Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson were once college students looking to make some extra cash, volunteering as test subjects for an experiment orchestrated by the clandestine government organization known as The Shop. But the outcome unlocked exceptional latent psychic talents for the two of them—manifesting in even more terrifying ways when they fell in love and had a child. Their daughter, Charlie, has been gifted with the most extraordinary and uncontrollable power ever seen—pyrokinesis, the ability to create fire with her mind. Now the merciless agents of The Shop are in hot pursuit to apprehend this unexpected genetic anomaly for their own diabolical ends by any means necessary...including violent actions that may well ignite the entire world around them as Charlie retaliates with a fury of her own....

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"King absolutely knows how to tell a story. I love the allegorical nature of the book, pitting good against evil. I'm not a person that loves post-apocalyptic stories, but King makes me want to love this genre. One of the best reads I've had in years. "

— Skip (5 out of 5 stars)

Firestarter Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.025 out of 54.025 out of 54.025 out of 54.025 out of 54.025 out of 5 (4.03)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    — Dan Lykholt, 6/13/2018
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    — shayna westmoreland, 10/31/2014
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    " Absolutely loved it. I will admit I saw the movie first. but i thought that both were really great. "

    — Maddie, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was so good. I had read about 10 or more years ago. So I'm reading it again!----- it was excellence although I'm unhappy how the end was left unfinished "

    — Tamara, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book taught me that maybe it's not such a good idea for me to read Stephen King. He's such a fabulous writer that I was dreaming the ending to the book. "

    — Ann, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked this book, although it dragged too much in some parts for me, and like many King books, I felt the ending was a bit rushed. "

    — Tara, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of the good ones. "

    — Maureen, 1/23/2014
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    " Read this book when I was 13 and right after I finished the book, I jumped of the bed and went straight to my dad to ask him if there are really people who can set fire with their mind! It was truly intriguing. Love every bit of it. "

    — Hwee, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this book as a kid and it was one of my favorites. Even now (23 years later) I remember everything about this book and love it. The book is MUCH better than the movie. "

    — Jo, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good with a solid ending. Not particularly suspenseful or horrific, but excels in telling a story in which not much happens. "

    — Austin, 1/11/2014
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    " eerie and powerful in that I am in the little girls head as she is hearing the voices, one of my favorite King books "

    — Ashley, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I think this was ruined for me b/c I had seen the Drew Barrymore movie before I read it. Bleh. "

    — Meen, 12/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Amazing book, such a sad but happy ending didn't see it coming to be honest and almost made me tear up. Stephen King is a wonderful author and this book is just the tip of the iceberg of his wonderful selection of books to read. "

    — Jade, 12/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Dramatic story with a chilling effect (even if it is about fire's power). Another great Stephen King. "

    — Scartowner, 11/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I borrowed this from a friend. I liked it. "

    — Tay, 10/6/2013
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    " Not a fan of secret government project books, but King gives us a pretty good one here. "

    — Anne, 9/8/2013
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    " First Stephen King book I ever read, and it was SO good! Unbelievable, but easy to believe once you read from his sick mind! "

    — Lisa, 4/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I've read this book many times, it's always a fun and well told story. Like all Stephen King, it's pretty much "brain candy," delicious, quickly devoured "brain candy." "

    — Plop246, 3/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I was not a reader as a kid. I do remember reading this in junior high school during any free time in classes. "

    — Randy, 11/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved this one and it was back in the days when Stephen King's books were all the rage. This was made into a film too starring Drew Barrymore, I think, but I've not seen it myself. "

    — Lynda, 3/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the finest books ever. The story is so believable and you feel like wanting to protect Charlie from the baddies. Recommend highly. Read it several times too. "

    — Jay, 2/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not the best of King's circumstantial genius, maybe even a little cliche but it still is a masterpiece of description and characterization. Though it isn't his best, it didn't come near to breaking my Stephen King magnetisim during this era in my life. "

    — White, 9/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A little sad for me, but another great King novel. This was a very fast-paced one, though I think I took my time reading it....perhaps to enjoy it all the more! "

    — Leah, 9/3/2011
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    " goed "

    — Sylvia, 8/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " second time through. still great!! "

    — Loralie, 7/4/2011
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    " It's the only classic King I hadn't read, so it was nice re-visiting the "old" King. This book is amazing and written in such a way that it's almost impossible to date it. Great read! "

    — Jesse, 6/1/2011
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    " Not a huge fan of King's, but a big fan of Koontz, this books seems more like Koontz' work. "

    — Bryan, 5/27/2011
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    " I absolutely loved this book. I followed up and watched the TV movie series on SyFy. "

    — Crystal, 5/23/2011
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    " One of my favorite books of all time. "

    — Lasha, 5/22/2011
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    " This may be one of my favorite books of all time... "

    — Darlene, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I am not huge fan of Stephen Kings' writing but this one is a good one. "

    — Rp, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read this for the first time when I was 10. It's on my shelf to read at least once a year, I love it that much. "

    — Amber, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not as instantly readable as some of King's other books, but well worth the time to stick to it. Unfortunately, the made for tv movie ruined some of this book for me, so perhaps that's why it took me so long to finish. "

    — Christina, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I have read this book several times. I love the characters. "

    — Anna, 5/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The first half of the book is revetting; however, the ending is a real disappointment. There is a great build up for nothing. I actually expected more. "

    — David, 5/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was the first Stephen King I read. Loved it. "

    — Laura, 5/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book, except the very end. This is something that Stephen King does quite a bit, unfortunately. He tells a great story and uses a contrivance to finish it. It doesn't mean I stop reading; it's just a bit jarring. "

    — Nancy, 5/17/2011
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    " I think this is the only Stephen King book that I have ever truly enjoyed. I do like a bit of Science Fiction!! "

    — Clare, 5/17/2011
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    " one of my favorite books of all time! "

    — Sheeba, 5/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was the first Steven King book I ever read. I couldn't put it down. I read the entire book in a day. "

    — Deanna, 5/15/2011

About Stephen King

Stephen King has written more than sixty books, many hitting the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list. He has won the World Fantasy Award, several Bram Stoker Awards, and the O. Henry Award for his story “The Man in the Black Suit.” He is the 2003 recipient of the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and in 2007 he received the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. His epic works The Dark Tower and It are the basis for major motion pictures.

About Dennis Boutsikaris

Dennis Boutsikaris is a two-time OBIE award winner. He has received five Audie Awards and seven Golden Earphone Awards for his work in over 100 audiobooks and was voted one of the Best Voices of the Year by AudioFile magazine. He has appeared in numerous Broadway, television, and film roles. He played Mozart on Broadway in Amadeus and has appeared on television shows including Shameless, The Good Wife, House M.D., Grey’s Anatomy, ER, and Law & Order.