There are many people in this true story. I am going to concentrate on the ones that I feel are the main characters. George Metesky also is known as FP is the first known serial bomber. This started in the 1950s and continues until early 1990. George never stood trial, as his lawyer got him off as being insane. George was in an institution for seventeen years and then released. Never to bomb again.

George has a grudge against Com Ed. He was hurt while working at the plant but was denied disability. George has never gotten over this and feels that the only way he can get back at them is to set off all these bombs. However, during this crime spree, a lot of people were hurt, but no one died.

George also lets people know that he didn't have long to live, so this was his revenge on them. No one could ever figure out why, because he never bombed anything that was owned by Com Ed.

The other person that I thought was important in this book was Dr. Brussel, who was a physiatrist. Dr. Brussel was the one person who gave the police the main clue that leads them to George. Dr. Brussel went on to help several police agencies to solve many crimes.

I have to say Michael Cannell wrote a great book. It did take me a little while to get into INCENDIARY, but after I did, I could not put it down. I also realized that I never knew anything about the bomber. Even though I was young when this happens, I knew nothing about it. I also found out that a lot of what happened back then is the basis for what the police now use to find criminals.

If you like books about history, INCENDIARY is a must read. I am very glad that I kept reading it.