Reviews for Set the Night on Fire

The average rating for Set the Night on Fire based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2015-07-01 00:00:00 James Lynah Another amazing read from author Libby Fischer Hellmann, "Set The World On Fire", moves with difficult heartbreak through decades for a conflicted family. Successful financial planer Lila Hilliard comes home for the Christmas holidays eager to spend time with her father and twin brother, Danny. A simple thing like Christmas lights not working on the tree will change Lila's life forever. Upon returning home from store with several new sets of lights, Lila sees her home being destroyed by fire. Lila's father and brother are killed in the blaze. The fire marshal determines faulty lights on Christmas tree started blaze. Lila knows she'd unplugged all the lights before leaving for the store. When a mystery man on a motorcycle takes shots at Lila, she's lucky a passer by knocked her down and covered her from bullets. When a grenade is thrown at Danny's apartment, where Lila has been staying, Lila needs answers. With a plot that winds back to the 1968-70 era in Chicago, the story sizzles with suspense. From the 1968 DNC in Chicago, and along with the Chicago 7, it's very difficult to put down. The twists and turns inside the story really made it interesting with a historical slant. The carefully sculpted characters added immensely to the quick flow of the book. The intricately built, and developed characters were an enjoyment to root for throughout the book. I've read several of author Libby Fischer Hellmann's books and it seems they get better and better with each book of her's I pick up. I've now moved Ms. Hellmann to number two on my Goodreads favorite authors list. Quickly I'm already starting on another book in her Ellie Foreman series. Along with Ms. Hellmann's Georgia Davis series, "Set The World On Fire" is top notch. I'd highly recommend this 5 stars out of a possible 5 stars book. Do not miss this amazing read. If you're not already reading any of Libby Hellman's wonderful stories, you're missing a great storyteller.

Review # 2 was written on 2011-11-09 00:00:00 Jacob Mcnutt GREAT Adrenalin Rush!!!!! Fascinating blend of history (Chicago 1968 Democratic convention--riots--Black Panthers--Anti War demonstrations, etc.), mixed with a Semi-Sensuous-Juicy--Rollar-Coaster-Delight intelligent Mystery-thriller! I can't remember ever reading a historical-fiction/mystery thriller before. I like the combination! Its a little different from other types of historical fiction I usually read ---an 'enlightening'-& 'fun' experience it was!!! The characters were well developed: (enough to feel very emotionally connected to them). Of course I related to the ruthless, charming, beautiful, strong, woman in the book! :) A fun personal note: I am 59 years old --So this book was a trip down memory lane in ways, too. ..... I attended UC Berkeley during the early 1970's. The war was still going on--we still had anti war demonstrations -- Being in High School during the 1968 --- I was still busy with protected life (Cheerleading,gymnastics, fun innocent times with friends). Life changed fast once I became a Freshman at Cal. I wasn't a flower child-hippie ---I was just trying to pass my classes and discover who I was. (but EVERYBODY hurt in those days). Confusing times! Two special things for me in Libby's book: 1) Maxwell Street: My dad's name was Maxwell. He died when I was 4. He was only 34. Its my favorite name! 2) Bucky Fuller (Buckminster Fuller). I had the opportunity to host him do an event at UC Berkeley in the 70's. (loved that guy and his Geodesic domes). Libby mentions him in her book....(and it gave me a huge smile and another trip down memory lane)