When Gerald was a child he was fascinated by fire.
The one bright light in Gerald\'s life is his little half sister, Angel, whom he struggles to protect from her father, Jordan Sparks, who abuses her, and from their mother, whose irresponsible behavior.
A brutal stepfather with a flaming temper and an evil secret makes his life miserable.
Then he loses the loving generosity of a favorite aunt.
His substance-addicted mother is taken from him.
But Fire is dangerous and powerful, and tragedy strikes.
When Gerald was a child he was fascinated by fire