"Phenomenon, conspiracy, or delusion? 'Kelvin' Melvin Reyes was only three years old when Spontaneous Human Combustion took his father from him. He's since devoted his life to exploring the mystery behind the phenomenon, searching for a pattern and predictors that he might save others from that same fiery fate. But the closer he gets to his goal, the further things lead down a well of secrets, horrors, and terrible truths. Is S.H.C. real? And, if so, can it be stopped?"--Cover p. [4].