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Clayton Blaisdell, Jr., also known as "Blaze", is a mentally challenged con artist. Under the guidance of the 'ghost' of his dead partner, kidnaps the infant son of a wealthy millionaire for ransom. The plan begins to crumble as Blaze begins to bond with the baby.
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* [[Abusive Parents]] - When he was a child, Blaze's father threw him down the stairs three times for interrupting his television, giving him permanent brain damage in the process.
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* [[Gentle Giant]] - Blaze.
* [[In Medias Res]] - Throughout the novel there are flashbacks from Blaze's childhood all the way to his current situation.
* [[Lighter and Softer]] - By King's standards, especially when compared to the rest of the Bachman canon. It's a heartbreaking novel, but it's not as nihilistic as ''[[Rage (
* [[Lima Syndrome]] - Blaze eventually falls in love with the baby and doesn't want to let it go.
* [[Man Child]] - Blaze.
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