{"product_id":"points-of-origin-john-l-orr-9798246179680","title":"Points of Origin","description":"Points of Origin written by former Fire Captain John L. Orr Join the investigation as lead character, Arson Investigator Phil Langtry, searches every clue to uncover a serial arsonist. Could it possibly be one of their own ? This scintillating story was confiscated from the author s home at the time of his arrest. Many believe it parallels his own activities while working as the fire captain and lead arson investigator for the Glendale Fire Department, California. He is currently serving a life sentence at Calipatria State Prison, California. This uncut story continues to be a source of ongoing controversy as recently witnessed on Investigative Reports, Nova and Arrest \u0026amp; Trial. Coming Soon: Points of Truth...the real story of John Orr\u003cbr\u003ePoints of Origin\u003cbr\u003eThe author, John L. Orr, a veteran fire\/arson\/explosives investigator of the Glendale (CA) Fire and Police Departments, logged a total of 24 years in law enforcement and the fire service. Now frequently referred to as \"the most prolific serial arsonist of the 20th century,\" his unfinished manuscript of Points of Origin was seized in the service of a federal BATF search warrant at his Eagle Rock, California home on December 4, 1991. This unedited manuscript seemed to open the door confirming federal investigators' suspicions-they were wrong. Arrested and later convicted in 1992 and 1998, Mr. Orr presently serves a life-without-parole sentence based on this fictitious, fact-based mystery novel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis the 2nd edition, 2026 of Mr. Orr's novel has new information.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John L. Orr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798246179680\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.42d","brand":"John L. Orr","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48517183078655,"sku":"9798246179680","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ff247889-26c9-4f0c-a5e3-d8479bd6e235.jpg?v=1778730461","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/points-of-origin-john-l-orr-9798246179680","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}