In 1991, federal investigators arrest an arsonist in Los Angeles. In his home, they find a manuscript for a novel about a firebug burning down California. Is the book a work of fiction, or the confessions of a prolific arsonist turned murderer? Host Kary Antholis investigates to figure out where fiction meets reality. Stream ⁠Smoke⁠, the new series inspired by Firebug, starring Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett. Available now on Apple TV+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices