Fin has a secret; one that cannot be shared. He has an undying love for fire. He craves the heat and only feels at peace when he's engulfed in flames. His skin never blisters or shows the slightest sign of discomfort when he sneaks off into the woods to feed his addiction. It's only when the cold sets in that he feels an aching pain in his chest. Fin can't let anyone find out, though. Others, who were different like himself, have been burned alive when they were discovered. A small part of him wants them to, just so he can know what it's like to be surrounded by fire.

Aden Perri has problems. The last day of school his girlfriend calls it quits. His friends disappear, leaving him to spend the summer alone. His mother buys a dog. Aden hates dogs. The scar on his leg confirms it. And his new job titles are garbage collector and toilet scrubber. Aden is ready to barricade himself in his room until school starts back up in the fall. His mother won't allow it, and his father is determined to do some character building. They drag him out and drive him to Beaver Lake. His father loads him with a mop and bucket before sending him off to clean campground toilets. The local campers just laugh at the poor garbage boy. All but one. One very strange, shirtless, barefoot boy, who Aden will never understand. It's not like Titus is going to give him a choice anyways.

Aden Perri has problems. The last day of school his girlfriend calls it quits. His friends disappear, leaving him to spend the summer alone. His mother buys a dog. Aden hates dogs. The scar on his leg confirms it. And his new job titles are garbage collector and toilet scrubber. Aden is ready to barricade himself in his room until school starts back up in the fall. His mother won't allow it, and his father is determined to do some character building. They drag him out and drive him to Beaver Lake. His father loads him with a mop and bucket before sending him off to clean campground toilets. The local campers just laugh at the poor garbage boy. All but one. One very strange, shirtless, barefoot boy, who Aden will never understand. It's not like Titus is going to give him a choice anyways.

Fin has a secret; one that cannot be shared. He has an undying love for fire. He craves the heat and only feels at peace when he's engulfed in flames. His skin never blisters or shows the slightest sign of discomfort when he sneaks off into the woods to feed his addiction. It's only when the cold sets in that he feels an aching pain in his chest. Fin can't let anyone find out, though. Others, who were different like himself, have been burned alive when they were discovered. A small part of him wants them to, just so he can know what it's like to be surrounded by fire.