"You'll be sucked in by Cal Minor and his head-first fall into Atlas, a company with unlimited wealth and seemingly nonexistent morality." -Avery Naughton - Avery Books "Cal Minor () makes Jordan Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street look like Fred Rogers... A promising debut that will get thriller fans fired up for a sequel." -Kirkus Reviews https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/ken-coulson/the-arsonist-1/ "Goldman Sachs Elevator meets Greenpeace in this rollicking satire that's of our time and about our future." -Cam Martin, Author "The Arsonist distinguishes itself by boldly breaking away from the norms of conventional thrillers. Instead of following predictable tropes, Coulson expertly constructs a conclusion rooted in authenticity, opting for a nuanced and impactful finale that resonates deeply with readers.... Beyond the gripping plotline, Coulson's intricate understanding of the finance world adds depth and authenticity to the narrative, elevating the novel beyond mere entertainment to a thought-provoking exploration of power and manipulation." -Literary Titan https://literarytitan.com/2024/02/19/the-arsonist/ "Through an intimate first-person narrative perspective, The Arsonist takes readers on a life-affirming journey that is at times comical and at others profoundly deep. Despite their questionable decisions and morals at times, the characters are at once sympathetic and even admirable in moments. The Arsonist brilliantly blends descriptive dialogue with well-paced narration to share a story about identity, class, crime, redemption, and ultimately community." -Cara Erdheim Kilgallen, Author and Professor of English "Part morality play, part battle royal between the FBI, crusading assassins, the financial elite, and an unlikely underdog, the author weaves a convincing tale of how corruption by the powerful extorts billions to the detriment of country and the average person. Ken's expertise in international finance shines through." -Ray Collins -...