🔥 What if catching a disease meant you might burst into flames? 🔥

In this Jim-solo episode of Fantasy for the Ages, I dive into The Fireman by Joe Hill, a chilling apocalyptic novel where a mysterious infection causes spontaneous combustion—and fear spreads faster than fire.

This is a spoiler-lite review, exploring what makes The Fireman such a compelling blend of sci-fi, horror, and dystopian fiction. We’ll talk about the terrifying premise, the deeply flawed but engaging characters, and why this story focuses less on gore and more on suspense, moral collapse, and the best—and worst—of humanity under pressure.

If you enjoy end-of-the-world fiction, thoughtful horror, or novels that ask uncomfortable questions about fear, trust, and survival, this one may be for you.

📚 In this episode:

• What The Fireman is about (spoiler-lite)

• How Joe Hill approaches apocalypse differently

• Why this book was recommended by one of our viewers

• Who will love this novel—and who might not

• My honest final thoughts and recommendation

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Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?

The End of the World as We Know It: https://t.ly/JSIlR

The Fireman: https://t.ly/EqQPy

NOS4A2: https://t.ly/X7CXy

Swan Song: https://t.ly/i5F6p

Another Video Referenced in This Episode:

What's So SCARY About NOS4A2 by Joe Hill?: https://youtu.be/APe4DHyZQCs

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0:00 - Opening

1:57 - Book Details & Reception

2:58 - Why Jim Read This

3:48 - Spoiler-Lite Summary

5:02 - SIX Reasons You Might Enjoy THE FIREMAN

6:33 - THREE Reasons This Might NOT Be For You

7:06 - Final Thoughts

8:13 - Closing & Wrap-Up

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