Books with title Rise of Fire

Atherton was once a magnificent three-tiered world, but few inhabitants know the truth of its dark origin: it is a giant man-made satellite, created as a refuge from a dying Earth. Now this strange place is torn apart--its three lands, formerly separated by treacherous cliffs, have collapsed and collided. But a gifted climber and adventurous orphan boy, Edgar, is determined to discover the secret of Atherton's survival, and embarks on a life-or-death quest to find its mad maker.In bestselling author Patrick Carman's rich and riveting follow-up to The House of Power, an extraordinary world meets its destiny in an epic and unforgettable rebirth.

[Young Adult Fiction (Ages 12-17)][Read by Phoebe Strole and James Fouhey]New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan's romantic, sweeping fantasy Reign of Shadows continues in this suspenseful sequel, Rise of Fire.Faced with a dangerous choice after Fowler is mortally wounded, Luna puts her trust in the hands of a stranger. But when their pasts and hidden secrets become unearthed, the pair are forced to accept their true destiny -- or be swallowed by the darkness that still haunts them.Luna and Fowler have escaped the kingdom of Relhok, but they haven't escaped the darkness. When a battle against the dark dwellers mortally injures Fowler, Luna is faced with a choice: put their fate in the hands of mysterious strangers or risk losing Fowler forever.Desperate to keep the one bright part of her life alive, Luna accepts the help of soldiers from a nearby kingdom. Lagonia's castle offers reprieve from the dangerous outside world -- until the King discovers both Fowler and Luna's true ties to Relhok and their influence over the throne.Now pawns in each kingdom's political game, Luna and Fowler are more determined than ever to escape and build the life they've been dreaming of. But their own pasts have a tight hold on their hearts and their destinies. Luna must embrace the darkness and fire within her before she loses not only Fowler but the power she was destined to inherit.

Every hundred years, four kids from four cities must save the world.Rome, December 29.A mix-up with their reservations forces Harvey from New York, Mistral from Paris, and Sheng from Shanghai to share a room with the hotel owner’s daughter, Elettra. The four kids discover an amazing coincidence—they all have birthdays on February 29, Leap Day. That night, a strange man gives them a briefcase and asks them to take care of it until he returns. Soon afterward, the man is murdered.The kids open the briefcase. In it they find a series of clues that take them all over Rome, through dusty libraries and dark catacombs, in search of the elusive Ring of Fire, an ancient object so powerful that legend says even a Roman emperor couldn’t control it.In the first book of the Century quartet, Italian author P. D. Baccalario begins a mystery that will take four cities and four extraordinary kids to solve.

Continuing the story that began in 1632 and 1633, the inhabitants of a modern-day West Virginia town hurtled back in time to Germany during the Thirty Years War battle the tyrants of seventeenth-century Europe, in an alternate history tale featuring contributions by David Webber, Jane Lindskold, Mercedes Lackey, Dave Freer, K. D. Wentworth, and Eric Flint.

Former Delta Force officer and New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor delivers a relentlessly fast-paced, gripping thriller featuring Taskforce operators Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill as they come face-to-face with an insidious threat to strike terror into the heart of America. Fifteen years ago, in order to win a contract in the Kingdom, a desperate defense contractor used a shell company to provide a bribe to a wealthy Saudi businessman. Now a powerful player in the defense industry, he panics when the Panama Papers burst onto the public scene. Providing insight into the illicit deeds of offshore financing, they could prove his undoing. To prevent the exposure of his illegal activities, he sets in motion a plan to interdict the next leak, but he is not the only one worried about spilled secrets. The data theft has left the Taskforce potentially vulnerable, leaving a trail that could compromise the unit. Back in the good graces of the new president, Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill are ordered to interdict the next leak as well, in order to control the damage. Unbeknownst to either group, the Saudi has been using the shell company to fund terrorists all over the world, and he has a spectacular attack planned, coinciding with the fifteenth anniversary of 9/11. The information Pike and Jennifer uncover will put them on the trail of the imminent threat, but it’s one that they might be unable to stop. Called Ring of Fire, it will cause unimaginable destruction across the United States, and the ensuing chaos and terror will distract the Taskforce from a truth no one sees: Ring of Fire was only the beginning, and the danger is far from over.

What would you do if your mother died a traitor?In a land where humans and magical creatures are at war, Kala grew up believing that Mystics were responsible for the death of her mother. After being rescued from her kidnapper by an Elf, she discovers that her mother was murdered by a human while working for the Alliance.Her search for the truth leads her into the arms of her enemy. As her people prepare for war, her indecision threatens the lives of those she loves. “Ring of Fire has some wonderfully deep themes woven in…It’s a tale of acceptance, of learning that “them” is just an extension of “us,” and that hatred stems from ignorance–onlinebookclub.com

On April 27, 1865 the magnificent riverboat Sultana exploded on the Mississippi River near Memphis, TN. With an estimated 1800 casualties, it is the worst maritime disaster in U.S. history, even exceeding the famed Titanic. Ironically, most of the passengers were Union ex-prisoners of war on their way home after surviving the war and the Confederate prison camps. River of Fire is the story of a young girl, a Union soldier, and a young boy, all based on real people, whose paths crossed on the ill-fated journey of the Sultana.

River of Fire begins with a breathtaking escape for the now blind Kitto through the services of his good friend, the flying dragon. Aided by Fairy Sambhava once again, Kitto and his toys travel to the enchanted River of Fire. Together they encounter and overcome a variety of great dangers to eventually reach the Pearl Palace of a terrible wizard and ultimately obtaining a very special treasure. Beautifully illustrated with more than ninety original watercolors by Anna andNada Balzak, "The Incredible Adventures of Kitto" is a wondrous trilogy of fairytale stories that emphasize to their young readers that "Every child is born to succeed".A highly recommended fairytale trilogy (THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW, The Children's Bookwatch)

The girl who should never have been born, destined to save the world.Mercy Keenan has led a very sheltered life, but that all ends during the solar eclipse. Power she never realized she possessed rips her out of her old life and propels her headlong into a life of magical hunters intent on killing her. The Seekers, those hunting her family, were warned that a child would be born with the power to stop them from overtaking the world. They even killed her twin brother, trying to destroy her before she had the chance to end their attack.She’s supposed to save the Soul of the Sun. Her mother. A woman who hid her powers for sixteen years in order to protect Mercy.How in the world is she supposed to save her mother against a foe so powerful? Even the greatest leaders of Argos fear the Seekers, and she’s supposed to be able to defeat them? With what? Her snarky personality?No. With the power the solstice awakened inside her, a power so great that the darkest enemies in the known galaxy rise in fear… of her.She just has to learn to master it before it’s too late. Don’t miss the breathtaking finale of the Argos Dynasty Series, where the war against humanity comes to its shocking conclusion. Grab your copy of Ring of Fire today!

River of Fire is set in a small village in Transylvania Romania. The villagers are facing a problem with one of the shepherds. They feel that it must be solved, or they will all be destroyed. Ivan, the shepherd, thinks that he is the only one who has the right answer to problems. Nadia, a neighbor, has other ideas. How do Carl and Edmund fit into this story? Will the villagers besuccessful in helping Ivan? What will happen to the sheep?Visiting distant lands has always held a great fascination for the author. This story is set in Transylvania near Dracula’s castle. Sheep herds being cared for by shepherds are a common sight in this area. The shepherds face a number of challenges; some of those are found in this story.The author has always loved writing, but her life weaved across many paths before reaching a place where writing could be prioritized. She feels fortunate to have spent much of her life serving children in public schools in Arizona.

Every hundred years, four kids from four cities must save the world.Rome, December 29.A mix-up with their reservations forces Harvey from New York, Mistral from Paris, and Sheng from Shanghai to share a room with the hotel owner’s daughter, Elettra. The four kids discover an amazing coincidence—they all have birthdays on February 29, Leap Day. That night, a strange man gives them a briefcase and asks them to take care of it until he returns. Soon afterward, the man is murdered.The kids open the briefcase. In it they find a series of clues that take them all over Rome, through dusty libraries and dark catacombs, in search of the elusive Ring of Fire, an ancient object so powerful that legend says even a Roman emperor couldn’t control it.In the first book of the Century quartet, Italian author P. D. Baccalario begins a mystery that will take four cities and four extraordinary kids to solve.