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Leonard Wise #1
Fire in the Mind
A victim engulfed in flames. A psychic series of clues. Can a PhD with incredible mental powers stop a real-life firestarter?
Years after a tragic car accident claimed his fiancée, Dr. Leonard "Len" Wise is just coming to terms with his demons. Now sober, the countless drunken nights helped him cope with the pain while he studied his newly-acquired psychic abilities. When a friend enlists him to deliver a lecture on parapsychology, he never expected it to end with a strange invitation: a police consult on a case of spontaneous human combustion.
With no-nonsense Detective Bill McGee by his side, Len deduces the victim may have been murdered by someone with similar abilities to his own. But when an enchanting suspect catches fire before his eyes, the PhD becomes the prime suspect. To clear his name and protect the people he loves, Len must take his powers to the next level before he too is engulfed in flames.
Fire in the Mind is the first book in the Doctor Wise series of paranormal mysteries.
Years after a tragic car accident claimed his fiancée, Dr. Leonard "Len" Wise is just coming to terms with his demons. Now sober, the countless drunken nights helped him cope with the pain while he studied his newly-acquired psychic abilities. When a friend enlists him to deliver a lecture on parapsychology, he never expected it to end with a strange invitation: a police consult on a case of spontaneous human combustion.
With no-nonsense Detective Bill McGee by his side, Len deduces the victim may have been murdered by someone with similar abilities to his own. But when an enchanting suspect catches fire before his eyes, the PhD becomes the prime suspect. To clear his name and protect the people he loves, Len must take his powers to the next level before he too is engulfed in flames.
Fire in the Mind is the first book in the Doctor Wise series of paranormal mysteries.
362 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 10, 2017
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About the author
Arjay Lewis
38 books62 followers Arjay Lewis: actor, magician, and multi-award-winning author. I have spent my life as an entertainer, amusing people as a street-performer in the 1970s; a Broadway and casino artist in the 1980’s; a party performer in the 1990s and 2000s; a cruise ship performer in the 2010s.
Stories have always been in my mind, and I have been writing since the 1990s. My reason to write is simple: to entertain. I write the type of books that I like to read: murder mysteries, strange tales of unnatural gifts, odd happenings and horror.
Please visit my web site and sign up for my mailing list to be “in the know” for upcoming books. Visit me on Facebook, Twitter, or my Amazon Author page.
And thank you for reading. You are the reason I write.
Find him on social media @arjaylewis and @arjaylewiswrite
Stories have always been in my mind, and I have been writing since the 1990s. My reason to write is simple: to entertain. I write the type of books that I like to read: murder mysteries, strange tales of unnatural gifts, odd happenings and horror.
Please visit my web site and sign up for my mailing list to be “in the know” for upcoming books. Visit me on Facebook, Twitter, or my Amazon Author page.
And thank you for reading. You are the reason I write.
Find him on social media @arjaylewis and @arjaylewiswrite
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November 13, 2021
A very interesting book. Dr Leonard Wise an expert in Parapsychology returneds to New Jersey and his old college where his old friend is the assistant Dean and has set him up to give a lecture. It is well received and shortly afterwards he is asked by a Detective Sgt to help the police on a believed arson case. Then the fun begins. A very good red and well worth the time to read.
April 29, 2019
I was totally enthralled with this book! Leonard is an incredible man who loses the love of his life in a car accident and develops paranormal gifts. I'm looking forward to reading the next one!
July 14, 2017
This is one of the best books I have read recently. I can honestly say it is among one of my favorites. In some respects it might be formulaic to some readers but to me it was just fun, exciting, enlightening, and just an overall joy to read. I found that once I started the book when I finally put it down I had managed to get through roughly 50% of it. I can say in all honesty that is not something I do unless the book truly captures my attention and interest. This book did both of those things and then some.
I found the character of Len to be fun, endearing, sad, intelligent, inspiring, and oddly relatable. His physical capabilities did not deter him from using his mental abilities to do what needed to be done. It didn’t prevent him from helping Detective McGee solve a most unusual crime. Nor did they prevent him from helping his best friend’s wife when she was in a dangerous situation.
I honestly cannot say enough about this book, I can say too much and I don’t want to give away all of the twists in this book. All I can say is you are interested in reading a book that delves into the powers of the mind, as well as just being a good crime thriller, this is one you need to pick up and read. I honestly cannot wait until I can get my hands on the second book in this series!!
I found the character of Len to be fun, endearing, sad, intelligent, inspiring, and oddly relatable. His physical capabilities did not deter him from using his mental abilities to do what needed to be done. It didn’t prevent him from helping Detective McGee solve a most unusual crime. Nor did they prevent him from helping his best friend’s wife when she was in a dangerous situation.
I honestly cannot say enough about this book, I can say too much and I don’t want to give away all of the twists in this book. All I can say is you are interested in reading a book that delves into the powers of the mind, as well as just being a good crime thriller, this is one you need to pick up and read. I honestly cannot wait until I can get my hands on the second book in this series!!
April 24, 2018
Fire in Mind is an incredible book written by Arjay Lewis! This book drew me in from the very first page and I admit I had a very difficult time putting it down. The plot was very well developed and had a very nice twists hidden within that the author unraveled throughout the story. The pace of the book was just plain perfect. There was always something happening and left me never feeling like the book was dragging out. On the other hand the author never rushed me through the story either. The "murder mystery" he wrote is very well done and I really enjoyed this book a lot.
Len is an extremely likable character and you can't but just be in his fan club. Even though he has a physical handicap due to an accident in his past, he does not let that stop him from trying to solve the "whose done it" in this story. He becomes quite the assets to the police actually. This story kept him on his toes the entire way.
I for one am a fan and will DEFINITELY pick up the other 2 books in the series! This one was absolutely fantastic and a very enjoyable read. Can't wait for more and I sure hope the author is working on more books for this series!
Len is an extremely likable character and you can't but just be in his fan club. Even though he has a physical handicap due to an accident in his past, he does not let that stop him from trying to solve the "whose done it" in this story. He becomes quite the assets to the police actually. This story kept him on his toes the entire way.
I for one am a fan and will DEFINITELY pick up the other 2 books in the series! This one was absolutely fantastic and a very enjoyable read. Can't wait for more and I sure hope the author is working on more books for this series!
May 15, 2022
Dr Leonard Wise is returning to his hometown of Mountainview, New Jersey, there to deliver a lecture on his postgraduate research into parapsychology. As an impecunious early-career academic and old friend of Mountainview University’s Associate Dean, he is in no position to turn the gig down. But Mountainview holds unhappy memories for Len, as his friends call him. And on top of that, the local police are needing help on a case involving a mysterious fatal fire….
‘Fire In The Mind’ is the first book in Arjay Lewis’s ‘Doctor Wise’ series, and what an excellent introduction it is. We are soon drawn into events in Mountainview which, as Len soon deduces, cannot be put down to your run-of-the-mill arsonist. As the story progresses, we learn more about Len and his unhappy backstory.
Lewis’s writing flows un-fussily; his descriptive prose is clear, his dialogue realistic. The plot unfolds satisfyingly, with set-piece action scenes that keep you turning the pages. We soon identify with Len, who is an engaging first-person narrator, and we are introduced to supporting characters whose fate we care about.
Needless to say – for any paranormal investigation – there are dead ends, red herrings and people hiding secrets, all of which add to the fun. And it IS fun, too; ‘Fire In The Mind’ is a tremendously entertaining read throughout. I thoroughly recommend it and intend to explore the rest of the series!
‘Fire In The Mind’ is the first book in Arjay Lewis’s ‘Doctor Wise’ series, and what an excellent introduction it is. We are soon drawn into events in Mountainview which, as Len soon deduces, cannot be put down to your run-of-the-mill arsonist. As the story progresses, we learn more about Len and his unhappy backstory.
Lewis’s writing flows un-fussily; his descriptive prose is clear, his dialogue realistic. The plot unfolds satisfyingly, with set-piece action scenes that keep you turning the pages. We soon identify with Len, who is an engaging first-person narrator, and we are introduced to supporting characters whose fate we care about.
Needless to say – for any paranormal investigation – there are dead ends, red herrings and people hiding secrets, all of which add to the fun. And it IS fun, too; ‘Fire In The Mind’ is a tremendously entertaining read throughout. I thoroughly recommend it and intend to explore the rest of the series!
April 30, 2024
Fire In The Mind: Doctor Wise Book 1, my fourth from author Arjay Lewis. In my first read from him, The Vanishing, I commented that his writings were reminiscent of the writing of Ted Dekker & Stephen King. Another captivating, page-turning, well-written thriller with a touch of supernatural suspense leaving you panting for more. “I received a Kindle copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review." The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it, in fact, I went out & bought it. I eagerly look forward to reading more from this author and as this is the first in a twelve-book series I'll have no difficulty there. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
August 15, 2019
😜 Interesting
Interesting read. I love the way it "legitimized" Paracycology, allowing the reader to understand more fully how it can be used for real & just not cheap parlor tricks.
I come from a world where one foot is in this world while my other foot is in the "other" world so this is normal for myself as well as many others.
To have it explained so well in the book is an excellent way to let other readers see how it can be used with training & practice.
Thank you Arjay Lewis. Good read. 😸
Interesting read. I love the way it "legitimized" Paracycology, allowing the reader to understand more fully how it can be used for real & just not cheap parlor tricks.
I come from a world where one foot is in this world while my other foot is in the "other" world so this is normal for myself as well as many others.
To have it explained so well in the book is an excellent way to let other readers see how it can be used with training & practice.
Thank you Arjay Lewis. Good read. 😸
September 16, 2017
I downloaded this free from Smashwords.com.
I enjoyed this book, my only complaint being it is in EPUB format while my eyes work better with PDF. Altho it did not strike me as particularly original, the material was handled with skill and freshness. It would make an interesting movie. I appreciate the aptness of the title, being about telekinesis and human combustion. Interesting characters make for a rewarding reading experience.
I enjoyed this book, my only complaint being it is in EPUB format while my eyes work better with PDF. Altho it did not strike me as particularly original, the material was handled with skill and freshness. It would make an interesting movie. I appreciate the aptness of the title, being about telekinesis and human combustion. Interesting characters make for a rewarding reading experience.
August 7, 2021
I finished ‘Fire In The Mind’ at about 5 am this morning. This wasn’t a speedy read, because I wanted it to ‘not’ be one. It promised a tale of things unseen and only felt, of things no one believes in. It took on a journey that ‘you’ would have to each one travel your own self. A truly intriguing tale.
Do you like getting the willies when someone/something startles/frightens you? You’ll enjoy this tale.
Thank you Arjay Lewis.
Do you like getting the willies when someone/something startles/frightens you? You’ll enjoy this tale.
Thank you Arjay Lewis.
November 9, 2021
Fire in the Mind is the first book in the Doctor Wise series of paranormal mysteries. It is a unique novel. It kept me spellbound from page one to the very last word! The tension and relationships are beautifully written and will keep readers coming back for more. I got chills up my spine more than once. I can't wait to see what happens next. I gave this honest, voluntary review after being given a free copy of the novel.
June 19, 2018
An excellent book worth reading. Arjay's writing kept the story in motion and made me able to visualize the characters and actions. The story kept me entertained. I am glad that Dr Wise character being telekinetic was written as not being weird or annoying. He was written in a way that you like him. I enjoyed his journey through the story.
October 11, 2018
Good story.
Wasn't expecting this to catch my interest.But I totally enjoy it from beginning to end.Dr Wise is someone you would never think could do what he does.He is asked to help with a arson murder case,which turns out not to be that simple.Trying to find this firebug puts him and his friends wife in danger.Good read from beginning to end.On to the next in this series.
Wasn't expecting this to catch my interest.But I totally enjoy it from beginning to end.Dr Wise is someone you would never think could do what he does.He is asked to help with a arson murder case,which turns out not to be that simple.Trying to find this firebug puts him and his friends wife in danger.Good read from beginning to end.On to the next in this series.
November 11, 2018
We wonder how the hero will win, but that is what heros do.
Len is an expert in Parapsychology—he can control energy. He is persuaded to help in a police investigation.
The story rattles along at a good pace, the characters are all well developed and believable.
Len learns as much about himself as he does the villian he it trying to foil. A series that promises much.
Len is an expert in Parapsychology—he can control energy. He is persuaded to help in a police investigation.
The story rattles along at a good pace, the characters are all well developed and believable.
Len learns as much about himself as he does the villian he it trying to foil. A series that promises much.
September 24, 2022
A page burner. Sorry for the pun.
The concept of the plot is a little different, but I liked that. A paranormal story that Is truly be a page turner. I gave four stars because the book is imaginative and enjoyable to read. I don't usually choose a book with paranormal activity but this one is a winner. Read and enjoy.
The concept of the plot is a little different, but I liked that. A paranormal story that Is truly be a page turner. I gave four stars because the book is imaginative and enjoyable to read. I don't usually choose a book with paranormal activity but this one is a winner. Read and enjoy.
July 21, 2025
GREAT BOOK!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Len, a parapsychology goes back to his hometown to give a lecture, hosted by his best friend. He is asked to consult on a police case. The story is fast paced and well written which made me unable to put this book down! I can’t wait to read the next book.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Len, a parapsychology goes back to his hometown to give a lecture, hosted by his best friend. He is asked to consult on a police case. The story is fast paced and well written which made me unable to put this book down! I can’t wait to read the next book.
April 20, 2018
Fire in the mind is a fascinating book that kept you in the edge of your seat
I choose this rating because it had action the very start of the book and drew my attention. I would recommend this book to my friend or any people that read.
I choose this rating because it had action the very start of the book and drew my attention. I would recommend this book to my friend or any people that read.
September 17, 2018
This is one of the best stories that I have read!
Arjay Lewis is an amazing storyteller! His creation of Dr Wise kept me enthralled from beginning to end, and I can't wait to follow up on more of his series. Fantastic!
Arjay Lewis is an amazing storyteller! His creation of Dr Wise kept me enthralled from beginning to end, and I can't wait to follow up on more of his series. Fantastic!
September 10, 2019
Fire in the Mind
An interesting view into the advanced levels of the paranormal, when it can be used for bad or evil. A thrilling adventure mystery and investigation of that very issue. I loved it!!
An interesting view into the advanced levels of the paranormal, when it can be used for bad or evil. A thrilling adventure mystery and investigation of that very issue. I loved it!!
March 15, 2020
Brilliant
A brilliant book, The best I have read in a long time.Great character's and story found it hard to put down, I will definitely be recommending to friends and family. I got this book for a honest review, So pleased I did, Thank You.
A brilliant book, The best I have read in a long time.Great character's and story found it hard to put down, I will definitely be recommending to friends and family. I got this book for a honest review, So pleased I did, Thank You.
March 17, 2021
Fire In The Mind is an interesting book. It is full of different ideas that mix well together. The set of characters is compelling. It is overall well-written and well-developed.
I recommend!
Julie, Bookshelf Reviewer
I recommend!
Julie, Bookshelf Reviewer
January 11, 2022
Things of the mind.
This was just what I needed to read at this moment. So exciting and tricky. I've always felt the mind could do so much more if we are just open to it. Anyway loved it!
This was just what I needed to read at this moment. So exciting and tricky. I've always felt the mind could do so much more if we are just open to it. Anyway loved it!
July 10, 2023
great book
I loved this story teller he is excellent. I will definitely buy book 2. Mr. Lewis knows how to build suspense and multiple characters without getting lost in the web of story lines.
I loved this story teller he is excellent. I will definitely buy book 2. Mr. Lewis knows how to build suspense and multiple characters without getting lost in the web of story lines.
December 17, 2023
this book was amazing, I loved everything about it-the story, the characters and especially the way it was written it took right into the story like you were actually there. I can't wait to read another book by Arjay Lewis, he just might be my new go to guy for good reads.
August 19, 2017
very good, really enjoyed this book.
January 5, 2018
I enjoyed the parapsychology element of this book. It was not so hokey as to be unbelievable. I look forward to reading Mr. Lewis's second installment of Dr. Wise adventures, "Seduction in the Mind".
July 3, 2018
This is a wonderful book. I enjoyed every bit of it. I loved how the author wrote and described everything in such detail. The story is amazing and I look forward to reading more from this author.
September 2, 2018
Excellent story line. Great characters. Great description of paranormal process
September 3, 2018
Goodreads. Great book! Found the characters very believable and am very interested to follow this series.
September 3, 2018
Great book
September 30, 2018
Good writting, strong characters and engaging story that provides readers a paranormal journey that is well worth taking.
4 star recommended read.
4 star recommended read.
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