Firestorm Within: The John Leonard Orr Story

By Adrian L. Brooks

What happens when the hero becomes the villain-and no one sees it coming?

He was the man who ran into burning buildings. A decorated fire captain, a father, a trusted investigator. But beneath the badge, John Leonard Orr harbored a chilling secret-he wasn't just chasing the flames... he was lighting them.

Have you ever wondered what evil looks like when it hides in plain sight?

What kind of person sets deadly fires-then stands at the scene to solve the crime?

And how could the system miss it... for years?
Stretching beyond the headlines, Firestorm Within pulls you deep inside the twisted mind of America's most dangerous fire investigator. Based on real events and psychological insight, this book is as gripping as it is disturbing, told with empathy, clarity, and undeniable truth
truth.
Why You Need This Book:

Get an insider view of the true crime story that rocked the fire service nationwide.

Discover how Orr used his position to manipulate, destroy, and deceive.

Understand the psychological profile of a hidden arsonist.

Explore the deep failures-and reforms-that followed his arrest.

Spoiler: Orr never admitted guilt-even as evidence mounted and lives were lost.

Still unsure? Maybe you think you've read true crime before. But this book isn't about murder-it's about betrayal, justice, and the terrifying idea that the protector can become the predator.

Perfect as a gift for true crime lovers, firefighters, psychology students, or fans of real-life thrillers.

Don't just read about fire. Feel the heat.
Buy Firestorm Within now-and uncover the truth hidden in the smoke.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FHDHP759
• ISBN13: 9798292093466
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"