Riginslinger, I suspect you and I are both old enough to know there are some strangely disturbed people out there.

The profiles of bushfire arsonists in Oz is male, between 15 and 25 years old, with a need for excitement, instant gratification and being the centre of attention ( "once removed" unless they set out to be caught as well); they also usually have a limited ability to think through the consequences of their actions.

But I'm sure you, in the depths of your being, already knew all that.

Cheers, Rowan

PS I hope you had some success with books for you friend.