What do you think?
Rate this book
Everflame #2
The Burning Man
The second book in the Everflame series. The saga continues as Evercloud and the Messenger continue to fight for their version of truth never knowing what they might find in the world around them, or what they might find within themselves. Twists and turns bend what each character knows of good and evil and raises questions of the true nature of us all.
200 pages, ebook
Published July 29, 2012
46 people are currently reading
189 people want to read
About the author
Dylan Lee Peters
11 books60 followersFind everything you want to know about my books and myself at www.dylanleepeters.com. Images, video, synopsis, sample chapters, and more!
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 18 of 18 reviews
Read
July 15, 2013After being so crudely left hanging from book one in the Everflame series I very quickly jumped into book two. The author seamlessly moves from detailed descriptions of place and scenery to further development of his characters. The foundation and skeletal framework were laid in the first book as to what and why these characters are searching, but in book two, tension increases between and within characters as each finds their own truth. I think my favorite part of how this book is written is that the voice I hear as I read is confidant and questioning, this juxtaposition reminds me of a teacher who is always learning, humble. I feel like this is created the dialogue developed between the characters where answers and questions alike are posed to not only the characters but to the general audience. I am also enjoying the progression of the characters. Just like the world we live in, we are shaped by our experiences and the characters are shown to grow and evaluate their circumstance making their emotions east to relate to even if the story is fantastical. In teaching writing I see this book as a great resource to talk about dialogue, voice, and spoken word.
June 9, 2017
Props to Mr. Peters because I TOTALLY did not see that coming.
July 18, 2016
I'm really enjoying this series. I love the bear kingdom and how their world is at one moment comical and almost Pixar/Dreamworks-like, and in the next moment a Quentin Tarantino flick. The one thing, though, that bothers me with the bears is that I cannot reconcile in my brain how they move. The author never really explains this. One would assume they'd walk on all fours, but then in certain scenes they seem only to be walking on hind legs. Real bears can stand on hind legs and walk a few steps like this, but it is unnatural and a clumsy way for them to move.
I really love the character development and attention to detail. A lot of stories are retold over and over again in the second book, but it's brief and not too redundant. I appreciate that our MCs are special and one-of-a-kinds without the obnoxious "I'm super duper special for no apparent reason other than I'm the MC and no one else could ever be super duper special like me" storytelling many authors seem to lean too hard on.
Definitely reading on to book 3!
I really love the character development and attention to detail. A lot of stories are retold over and over again in the second book, but it's brief and not too redundant. I appreciate that our MCs are special and one-of-a-kinds without the obnoxious "I'm super duper special for no apparent reason other than I'm the MC and no one else could ever be super duper special like me" storytelling many authors seem to lean too hard on.
Definitely reading on to book 3!
March 27, 2018
This series continues to surprise
In the first book, Evercloud (born if man and raised by the bears of Gray Mountain) embarks on a quest to rescue the Ancients. Aided by his cousin Riverpaw (a bear who has been his friend since childhood), and the Floyd brothers they released one of the Ancients, who now aids them in their quest.
But the agents of the Great Tyrant are abroad and one of the Ancients is at grave risk. In trying to rescue her they may learn things that put friendships in danger.
Meanwhile events back home could break the kingdom of the bears. Will they rescue the Ancients only to lose their homes?
This book is a great follow up to the first, and it continues to add color to the worldbuilding. I can't wait to start the third installment.
In the first book, Evercloud (born if man and raised by the bears of Gray Mountain) embarks on a quest to rescue the Ancients. Aided by his cousin Riverpaw (a bear who has been his friend since childhood), and the Floyd brothers they released one of the Ancients, who now aids them in their quest.
But the agents of the Great Tyrant are abroad and one of the Ancients is at grave risk. In trying to rescue her they may learn things that put friendships in danger.
Meanwhile events back home could break the kingdom of the bears. Will they rescue the Ancients only to lose their homes?
This book is a great follow up to the first, and it continues to add color to the worldbuilding. I can't wait to start the third installment.
January 26, 2017
The battle between Good and Evil Continues in the land of Ephlanlarea! Will Ancient Beings finally be revealed?
I downloaded the remaining 3 books in the Everflame Series about halfway through Book 1. That is how much I liked it. The Burning Man did not disappoint! Peters kept me guessing, which is so hard to do. Even seasoned authors can be predictable. And I also have to applaud the editors. I did not see a single error in the first two books! So find a quiet spot, grab a cup of tea, and get lost in a land where nothing is as it seems. Who is The Burning Man? Who is The Messenger? Where is the line between Good and Evil? All will be revealed in time!
I downloaded the remaining 3 books in the Everflame Series about halfway through Book 1. That is how much I liked it. The Burning Man did not disappoint! Peters kept me guessing, which is so hard to do. Even seasoned authors can be predictable. And I also have to applaud the editors. I did not see a single error in the first two books! So find a quiet spot, grab a cup of tea, and get lost in a land where nothing is as it seems. Who is The Burning Man? Who is The Messenger? Where is the line between Good and Evil? All will be revealed in time!
January 8, 2014
I have to give credit to the author, I was compelled to buy the second book but I'm honestly not sure why. Like in the first book I still had a very difficult time accepting bears as primary characters who could use tools, weapons, bake and brew ale. I found myself skimming through paragraphs in this installment to avoid excessive explanation and plainly stated diatribes of the authors personal philosophies. Despite some faults, the concept of Everflame makes for a fun read.
May 30, 2014
Wow. Things got a bit crazy at the end there, but it wrapped up nicely.
I forgot how intense this series is. No flowery descriptions, no long drawn out conversations, just straight up action and events. Loved it! Glad I have the third book already on my Kindle!
(Although, once again the book could have used an editor to help parse things down and clean things up!)
I forgot how intense this series is. No flowery descriptions, no long drawn out conversations, just straight up action and events. Loved it! Glad I have the third book already on my Kindle!
(Although, once again the book could have used an editor to help parse things down and clean things up!)
January 1, 2013
Just like the first one, the characters and plot were amazing. There's always some unexpected twist that you never see coming. The writing is great and I loved reading it. Very excited for the third book!
November 10, 2014
The Mystery of it All
In this the continuing story of Everflame , you will be drawn deeper into the mystery that is Evercloud. You will find answers to many of the plots the author has come up with , and you will find even more questions.
In this the continuing story of Everflame , you will be drawn deeper into the mystery that is Evercloud. You will find answers to many of the plots the author has come up with , and you will find even more questions.
January 21, 2013
The 2nd book is even better than the 1st. And there was the confusion of the who was Denza. I couldn't predict the plot and knowing it in the end was an eye opener. Can't wait for the 3rd book
February 21, 2013
The second book in teh Everflame series was much better, faster paced, and better descriptions of place and characters than the first book. The book kept the reader wanting to turn the pages.
March 9, 2013
Looking forward to the third book in this series
August 12, 2013
It is just getting better and better. I can't even drop the book.
May 12, 2015
Great book
Book 2 adds more characters and answers some questions but raises more questions than could be answered in this book.
Book 2 adds more characters and answers some questions but raises more questions than could be answered in this book.
Read
March 31, 2016I read the Nook version and the editing is dreadful. Sentences missed out, punctuation confusing. It's a good story, but completely ruined by the editing.
May 20, 2016
Unusual and unpredictable. Love it
This book, the prequel are good. Something new in a word of the same. Great east read, hard to put down
This book, the prequel are good. Something new in a word of the same. Great east read, hard to put down
Displaying 1 - 18 of 18 reviews