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Fire In The Mind: Doctor Wise Book 1 Kindle Edition

by Arjay Lewis (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A victim engulfed in flames. A psychic series of clues. Can a PhD with incredible mental powers stop a real-life firestarter?

Years after a tragic car accident claimed his fiancée, Dr. Leonard "Len" Wise is just coming to terms with his demons. Now sober, the countless drunken nights helped him cope with the pain while he studied his newly-acquired psychic abilities. When a friend enlists him to deliver a lecture on parapsychology, he never expected it to end with a strange invitation: a police consult on a case of spontaneous human combustion.

With no-nonsense Detective Bill McGee by his side, Len deduces the victim may have been murdered by someone with similar abilities to his own. But when an enchanting suspect catches fire before his eyes, the PhD becomes the prime suspect. To clear his name and protect the people he loves, Can Len take his powers to the next level before he too is engulfed in flames?

Fire in the Mind is the first book in the Doctor Wise series of paranormal mysteries. If you like complicated heroes, incredible abilities, and supernatural twists, then you'll love Arjay Lewis' award-finalist psychic suspense novel.

Read Fire in the Mind and ignite a powerful new series today.

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"Fire in the Mind grips readers from the very beginning with the introduction of protagonist, Leonard "Len" Wise. Lewis draws you in to the world of parapsychology through Dr. Wise's experiences. It is a must-read for lovers of science fiction and psychological thrillers. Lewis balances a new angle in the topic of parapsychology with the ups and downs of a beloved thriller."
--Amanda, Reader Views

"An interesting perspective on parapsychology/paranormal/psychic phenomena kept me reading to the end. I appreciated Arjay Lewis had the character Dr. Leonard Wise struggle with balancing his "gifts" and being fallible and vulnerable rather than have him being a super "everything." This kept him relatable and I could cheer him on as he gained strength and confidence in himself. The mystery regarding the arsonist/murderer could have been tired and trite but, again, Mr. Lewis did not overwrite it."
--Amazon Customer

"Really loved this book. It kept me entranced, I loved the main character. He was not the perfect hero but had some all too human traits. That was a pleasant change. And the author writes a good story. You will believe anything is possible."
--Amazon Customer

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Leonard "Len" Wise, PhD, tall, attractive and twenty-nine is lost and aimless in a world he once shared with his deceased fiancée, Cathy. Her death, his telepathic abilities, a fused knee and stifling guilt are Len's legacy from the car accident where he had been driving.
Len has immersed himself in the study of parapsychology to master his strange abilities. He also spent years drowning himself in alcohol. Now, one year sober and one month after securing his PhD, Len has been asked to return to his alma mater to give a lecture.
Attending the speech is Detective Bill McGee of the Mountainview police department. He wants Len to help investigate a case of spontaneous human combustion--or was it murder?
This puts Len in search of a mysterious adversary who is endowed with the ability to manipulate fire. The pursuit of the arsonist/murderer becomes very personal when a woman Len is dating is killed and his best friend's wife is kidnapped.
Does Len possess the strength to stop the egomaniac who can create fire in the mind?

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071FJCVYH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mindbender Press (June 10, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 10, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.9 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 362 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 721 ratings

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Known as the “Wizard Of Odd”, Arjay Lewis is an actor, magician, and multi-award-winning author.

I write tales of the strange and the horrifying.

I have spent my life as an entertainer, amusing people as a street-performer in the 1970s; a Broadway and casino artist in the 1980s; a party performer in the 1990s and 2000s; a cruise ship performer in the 2010s.

Stories have always been in my mind, and I have been writing since the 1990s. My reason to write is simple: to entertain. I write the type of books that I like to read: murder mysteries, strange tales of unnatural gifts, odd happenings and horror.

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And thank you for reading. You are the reason I write.

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Customers enjoyed the book and found it an engaging read. They described the plot as thrilling and well-crafted, with a complex mystery. The characters were easy to keep track of and relatable. The pacing was described as fast and perfect.

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Customers enjoy the book. They find the story interesting and engaging, with a fast-paced reading experience. The writing is described as descriptive without being overly flashy. Readers appreciate the mix of fiction and non-fiction elements that keep it interesting.

"...This one was absolutely fantastic and a very enjoyable read. Can't wait for more and I sure hope the author is working on more books for this series!" Read more

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"...I enjoyed reading this book, especially comparing Dr. Wise’s use of his psychic abilities, compared with the police methods of investigation." Read more

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Customers enjoy the plot. They find it thrilling with an adventure mystery intertwined with psychic and paranormal abilities. The characters are captivating, and the story is well-crafted with interesting twists. Readers appreciate the believable elements and how the story explores different viewpoints.

"...The plot was very well developed and had a very nice twists hidden within that the author unraveled throughout the story...." Read more

"The concept of the plot is a little different, but I liked that. A paranormal story that Is truly be a page turner...." Read more

"I thoroughly enjoyed Fire in the Mind. There's a complex mystery where devastating fires are being set, the destruction and body count growing and..." Read more

"...Lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing. Very believable weird stuff that was woven into every chapter." Read more

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Customers enjoy the character development in the book. They find the characters easy to keep track of, relatable, and sympathetic. The supporting cast is also mentioned as amazing.

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  • MonasZoo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating book that is difficult to put down!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2018
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    Fire in Mind is an incredible book written by Arjay Lewis! This book drew me in from the very first page and I admit I had a very difficult time putting it down. The plot was very well developed and had a very nice twists hidden within that the author unraveled throughout the story. The pace of the book was just plain perfect. There was always something happening and left me never feeling like the book was dragging out. On the other hand the author never rushed me through the story either. The "murder mystery" he wrote is very well done and I really enjoyed this book a lot.

    Len is an extremely likable character and you can't but just be in his fan club. Even though he has a physical handicap due to an accident in his past, he does not let that stop him from trying to solve the "whose done it" in this story. He becomes quite the assets to the police actually. This story kept him on his toes the entire way.

    I for one am a fan and will DEFINITELY pick up the other 2 books in the series! This one was absolutely fantastic and a very enjoyable read. Can't wait for more and I sure hope the author is working on more books for this series!
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  • Cyrus L Parsons
    4.0 out of 5 stars A page burner. Sorry for the pun.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2022
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    The concept of the plot is a little different, but I liked that. A paranormal story that Is truly be a page turner. I gave four stars because the book is imaginative and enjoyable to read. I don't usually choose a book with paranormal activity but this one is a winner. Read and enjoy.
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  • Lydia Ice-web
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent supernatural mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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    I thoroughly enjoyed Fire in the Mind. There's a complex mystery where devastating fires are being set, the destruction and body count growing and with lots of suspects. Dr Len Wise is a doctor of parapsychology only in town to give a lecture, but the police need his help because of his supernatural abilities. Wise is a fascinating character with a rich back story. The whole book is dark, gritty, sexy and scary and the series looks really interesting. Perfect for fans of paranormal mysteries and intense thrillers. Onto book two!
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  • Carol
    5.0 out of 5 stars A veritable page turner that was a fast read I could not put down.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
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    All the characters were easy to keep straight. Lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing. Very believable weird stuff that was woven into every chapter.
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  • Jenna
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Paranormal Mystery-thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2017
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    I’d describe Lewis’s novel Fire in the Mind (the first book in his Leonard Wise series) as a cross between a supernatural detective story and a superhero origin story. Dr. Leonard Wise is no Sherlock Holmes or Superman when his story begins. Travelling with a fresh doctorate, his sword cane, and a dearth of funds, he arrives in New Jersey to give a parapsychology lecture at the behest of an old friend and ends up embroiled in a murder mystery. He’s just begun to scratch the surface of his psychic abilities, but he’s still haunted by the tragic death of his fiancee Cathy and the spectre of his alcoholism. His old friend Jon Baines, now a dean at Garden State University, and Jon’s wife Jenny are determined to help Leonard get back on his feet while he tries to find his purpose. When a detective who attended his lecture seeks Leonard’s help on a mysterious fire and possible homicide, he agrees to the chance to put his abilities to good use.
    Leonard is an incredibly relatable protagonist, particularly when the story delves deeply into his grief and struggles with alcoholism. Even with his abilities and (mostly) eloquent way of speaking, Leonard is far from being the “perfect” hero that often populates fantasy novels. He makes mistakes, he’s haunted in a debilitating way by his past, and he often seems more afraid and resentful of his powers than thankful for them. Very often, he’d be lost without the aid of others, particularly Jon, Jenny, Detective McGee. The detective was my favorite character; he’s no-nonsense and scrappy, but compassionate and creative enough to take a chance on asking for Leonard’s help. The main villain of the story--no spoilers--is a well-crafted portrait of narcissistic evil. The game of cat-and-mouse between Leonard and the murderer is an absolute thrill to read.
    Lewis is skilled at blending the fantastic elements of the novel--psychic abilities, ghosts, demons, etc--with the more mundane “reality stuff” of police work and domestic life. He’s clearly in control of the story, and never lets the narrative go off the rails. The few side plots are neatly woven into the main story, and many of the secondary characters end up being connected in surprising ways. The one exception to the well-crafted narrative is the frankly exhausting amount of exposition to fill in Leonard’s backstory. There’s enough happened-in-the past material to make an entire prologue novel; in fact, I double-checked Lewis’s author page to make sure there wasn’t a previous Leonard Wise book I had missed. The exposition is certainly interesting--and does a lot to flesh out Leonard as a character--but it adds a lot of length and plot to the novel.
    Fans of both crime thrillers and supernatural fantasies will enjoy the novel. It’s well-written, the characters are fleshed out, and the villain is nefarious and creepy. I look forward to following Dr. Wise’s journey.
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  • Marie Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars How can you protect yourself against someone who can start fires with their mind?
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023
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    Philip Mishan, the owner of a jewelry store, staggers into his store and mysteriously bursts into flames. Doctor Len Wise, a parapsychologist, is brought into this police investigation to determine if this was a tragic accident or if it was murder. After investigating, it appears that this crime was the result of a psychic arsonist wha can start fire with just his mind, who has started fires in the past and who has plans to start more fires in the future. How do you protect yourself? What is the connection between the victims and the arsonist? Will Dr. Wise be able to find the arsonist before he becomes just another victim?
    I enjoyed reading this book, especially comparing Dr. Wise’s use of his psychic abilities, compared with the police methods of investigation.
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  • M.B. Frisbie
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting blend of ideas
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2019
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    This story was pretty good. It was a bit confusing near the beginning when Dr. Wise gave and/or is getting ready to give his lecture. It seemed he gave it and considered it to be a success but then a few pages later he was still practicing the lecture he was going to give. There were also a few typos here and there. The story was interesting to read. I would have liked a bit more background on the killer.
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  • coffeedoc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024
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    The lead character is interesting, and is relatively "fleshed out". The relationships are also explained enough, and I'm looking forward to see where it goes.
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  • J. M. Sims
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2020
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    A brilliant book, The best I have read in a long time.Great character's and story found it hard to put down, I will definitely be recommending to friends and family. I got this book for a honest review, So pleased I did, Thank You.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars We wonder how the hero will win, but that is what heros do.
    Reviewed in Australia on November 11, 2018
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    Len is an expert in Parapsychology—he can control energy. He is persuaded to help in a police investigation.
    The story rattles along at a good pace, the characters are all well developed and believable.
    Len learns as much about himself as he does the villian he it trying to foil. A series that promises much.
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  • Celia M
    4.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2021
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    Interesting storyline, good characters and fascinating insight into the world of parapsychology and the hidden power of the brain.Enjoyed the character of Wise.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the characterisation and enjoyed the story line
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2018
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    Loved the characterisation and enjoyed the story line. In coming to terms with an unwanted ability the protagonist's journey was compelling.
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