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Firestarter: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Firestarter by Stephen King — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Firestarter is a science fiction-horror thriller novel by Stephen King, first published in September 1980. In July and August 1980, two excerpts from the novel were published in Omni. In 1981, Firestarter was nominated as Best Novel for the British Fantasy Award, Locus Poll Award, and Balrog Award.

Quick facts about Firestarter

  • Title: Firestarter
  • Author: Stephen King
  • First published: 1980
  • Genre: genetic engineering, suspense, fiction
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL81623W

Where to read Firestarter

Firestarter by Stephen King is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Firestarter about?

Firestarter is a science fiction-horror thriller novel by Stephen King, first published in September 1980.

Who wrote Firestarter?

Firestarter was written by Stephen King.

When was Firestarter published?

Firestarter was first published in 1980.

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