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Arson (Book One in The Arson Trilogy) [Kindle Edition]

Estevan Vega
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ARSON is the first book in a Young Adult Paranormal series. Book two, ASHES, is also available now.

ESTEVAN VEGA is a master with words and writes Thrillers for the Adult and YA market.

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REVIEWS:
"Prepare to lose sleep when you enter Vega's dark literary landscape." - Scott Nicholson, The Red Church

"An intriguing page-turner. Quirky, complex characters and Vega's storytelling skills make Arson a must-read...and Vega an author to watch." 
--Robert Liparulo, bestselling author of The Dreamhouse Kings and The 13th Tribe

"Arson is every bit its namesake: a sinister story that slowly licks at the edges of your subconscious until it fully engulfs you in a firestorm of fascinating characters, twisting plotlines, and an explosive ending. A great read and Estevan Vega is a talent to watch for sure!" 
-- Jon F. Merz, bestselling author of The Ninja's Apprentice and The Kensei

"Vega is definitely a talented writer with a white-hot literary future."
--The Middletown Press

"Arson is densely layered, tense, packed with surprising compassion, and written with great courage...Groundbreaking!"
--Salt Lake City Examiner

"In a fortunate writer's career, there is one book that inevitably launches its author to a new level of success and visibility, and Arson may very well prove to be just such a book for Estevan Vega."
--Hartford Examiner

"Estevan Vega's Arson proves he is an author to be reckoned with."
--The Christian Manifesto

"[Arson] could be compared to other young adult books such as Jumper or even a young coming of age super-hero genre story. And even at times flecks of the Twilight series."
--Title Trakk

"In Arson, Estevan Vega has created a character as unique and captivating as Dean Koontz's Odd Thomas. With a fresh voice and an engaging style, Vega's storytelling is something to pay attention to."
--Mike Dellosso, author of Darkness Follows and Frantic

"...[A] gifted young writer, and I expect to see great works from him in the near future.
--Bryan Davis, bestselling author of the Echoes from the Edge and Dragons in our Midst series

"Wonderfully envisioned and readable. The story of a young man with a secret talent he doesn't want to be forced to use keeps readers edgy and waiting, and hoping he'll let it all out."
--John Neufeld, author of Edgar Allan and April Fool."

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ARSON GABLE FEELS LIKE A FREAK. HE CAN CREATE FIRE. HE NEVER ASKED FOR IT. HE NEVER WANTED IT. BUT HE CAN'T SHUT IT OFF.
Before now, three things were true: he both loved and despised his grandmother; his life was going nowhere; and he was alone. But when a strange girl--who feels more normal behind a mask than inside her own skin--moves in next door, Arson hopes to find something he's never had: purpose. After years of living in fear, he will be forced to confront his haunting past and embrace the unknown as he walks the fine line between boy and monster. Edgy, realistic, and breathtaking, Arson, the chilling chronicle of an isolated teenager with unimaginable ability, is set to ignite the hearts and minds of a new generation. 

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Other Books By ESTEVAN VEGA:
Arson
Ashes
The Forsaken (A Thriller)
Music Box (Short)
When Colors Bleed (Short Story Collection)
       Baby Blue (Short)
       Vanilla Red (Short)
       The Man in the Colored Room (Short)

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For the social media junkies, you can stalk young YA/Thriller writer Estevan Vega on Twitter @EstevanVega or on Facebook @ We Are Arson. His blog/website is estevanvega.com. Sign up for his newsletter to be among the first to receive exclusive content.

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ESTEVAN released his first book at fifteen. ARSON, his third and most popular novel, is the beginning of a trilogy, and is followed by its sequel, ASHES. Just released is THE FORSAKEN, a supernatural thriller and MUSIC BOX, a breathtaking and visually stimulating short story.

About the Author

Since he was in fifth grade, Estevan Vega dreamed of one day being an author. At fifteen, he published his first book Servant of the Realm. At eighteen, The Sacred Sin was released. ARSON, his third and most popular novel, is the beginning of a trilogy. Look for book two soon. Until then, he has released a collection of three short stories titled WHEN COLORS BLEED. He resides in Connecticut. Visit www.estevanvega.com for more details.

Product details

  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 420 KB
  • Print Length: 336 pages
  • Publisher: StoneHouse Ink; 2 edition (9 May 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B0052ZRKAG
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #137,183 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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This is a difficult book to review because I loved it at times but it was also a little slow at other times. I can get over that though because I think the book needed those chapters to develop the characters and storylines.

To sum up, it is a coming of age book about a boy named Arson who can create fire with his thoughts. A power that he does not want to have. He lives with his Grandmother who is completely cookoo and treats Arson very badly... I mean like really awful. One minute she is giving him breakfast and then the next she is beating him up and locking him in his room for 3 days. This is only the baseline of the story though as there are lots of other little side plots, such as the new girl (Emery) who moves in next door with her parents who are on the verge of divorce. Emery wears a mask due to a horrific accident 7 years ago that she does not wish to discuss and for some reason Emery becomes very taken with Arson.

Some of the story is told from Emery's point of view and some from Arson's. But what I found interesting were the even smaller plot points told from other people's points of view such as Emery's mother Aimee, trying to struggle with a failing marriage and Arson's Grandmother and her mad and twisted thoughts.

Overall I did enjoy Arson (especially the last few chapters where the pace really picked up) - and don't even get me started on the ending - I think it's criminal to leave readers in limbo like Estevan Vega did with a huge cliff hanger - just as it had started to get really really interesting...!!!!! But I am pleased to say, there is a second book on the cards and I will be eagerly awaiting its release to find out what happens next in this enthralling if somewhat bizarre story... Hurry up Estevan Vega!
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Arson Gable is a strange boy with an equally strange life. He lives alone with his grandmother, who has some mental issues that make life difficult. Arson can also create fire. He has a job in an ice cream parlor that's going nowhere and no friends.

Arson's life changes the day a new family moves in next door. It's a couple with a daughter who wears a mask because of an accident that occurred when she was a child. Secrets abound in this story, not only for Arson and the girl, but for their families, as well.

Many readers may see the start of the story as slow, but Estevan Vega took his time and lets you get to know the characters, as well as their motivations. ARSON was an intriguing mystery that will have you looking forward to the next installment. This story was crafted over four years, and it definitely shows.

This is not your ordinary mystery/horror/supernatural novel. You can't help but love the main characters. I hope we don't have long to wait for the rest of this wonderful story. Although parts of the tale were dark, adults and teens alike are sure to enjoy it. I would definitely recommend ARSON to my own teen.

Reviewed by: Breia "The Brain" Brickey
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A Dark Book 30 Jun 2010
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'Arson' is a deep and moving book about Arson Gable, a seventeen year old orphan who lives with his Grandmother and has the ability to create fire with his mind.

Living in remote America, other than his job in an ice cream parlor, Arson lives in relative isolation. That is until the Pheonix family move in next door, and suddenly Arson's near empty life is awakened. Enter Emery, a scarred yet gutsy girl, who feels safer wearing a mask over her face when she greets the world.

Emery challenges the way Arson lives his life. Forcing him out of his current existence, from a trip to the bowling alley, to volunteering at the local hospital. All small steps that force him to connect with the local community. And as Arson begins to connect and inevitably fall in love, he begins to start to come to terms with his troubled past and present.

Arson's ability aside, at the root of this novel is a coming of age story about two teenagers both damaged in some way; one emotionally and the other physically.

It also tackles the complexity of family relationships: what it means to love and hate someone all at the same time. As well as difficult issues facing many young adults such as abuse and alcoholism. Arson's relationship with his elderly Grandmother is painful, as is Emery's with her dysfunctional and breaking parents.

For a long time throughout the novel, I wondered what the purpose of Arson's ability was, as it felt like nothing more than a manifestation of teenage angst. If the author had given Arson a box of matches instead, I believe it would of had about the same impact as his pyrokensis on 90% of the novel. And as the book neared its end, I wondered how on earth all of the threads were going to come together.

Then came the conclusion. A compelling, horror filled ending that left me thinking - where on earth did that come from. It seemed to come out of nowhere as though the author had tried to tie the threads together a little too fast. It was shocking and ended on a cliffhanger that leads me to believe there must be a sequel to come.

Verdict:

'Arson' is extremely well written book, packed with stunning imagery. It was dark, intense and at times disturbing. It's navigation through some very difficult issues means that it wasn't always an easy read, but is compelling never the less.

My one small wish is that Vega had taken a little more time to build the ending as I think it would of hard more of the impact he was hoping for.
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