Flower of Fire

by Lisa Ann Gallagher

When Gala begins her summer vacation she has no idea she is carrying a deadly infectious virus. Facing terrible consequences, she struggles to survive in a world changed in part by her own desperate choices.

Genres: Travel, Fiction, Dystopia

309 pages, Paperback

First published December 14, 2013

About the author

Lisa Ann Gallagher was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 7, 1967. She grew up in the suburbs of Detroit and became a part of the thriving mid-80s Detroit alternative music scene during her teens - as the lead singer of an all-girl band and editor of a punk fanzine, then later as a supporter and friend to many other bands. Lisa Ann left Detroit in 1991 and spent the next 14 years exploring a variety of jobs (including as a product trainer for Cadillac), traveling the world and writing. Her first novel, 'Flower of Fire', a thriller about a modern-day Typhoid Mary, was published in October 2010. A collection of 18 poems, 'Incantations' followed in 2011. Her memoir 'The Laws of Gravity' was published in the summer of 2013 and her newest book, 'The Gatherers', a novel about sisters, Detroit and organized crime, was published in June 2018. Lisa Ann is now helping other authors create their stories with The Write Stuff, a coaching program for fiction writers.

Reviews

[Tami Casias · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting concept. I cared for Gala and her journey.

[Lisa Gallagher · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Flower of Fire" was my first published novel, originally in late 2010 but with a little update/refresh it was reissued in December of 2013.

At Amazon this book currently has 15 reviews - every one a 5-star rating. I'm pleased that it's been so well received and hope it will continue to grow, as I continue to write and publish new books.

The story is about a modern-day Typhoid Mary: Gala is 33 years old and slightly adrift following an acrimonious divorce and selling her small business. She embarks on a summer of travel - to visit family, friends and then a personal vacation in Cyprus. Unbeknownst to her, during her travels she becomes exposed to a new and very deadly virus. She has no symptoms herself but she is spreading this virus to those around her.

When she becomes aware that the authorities are looking for her, a carrier, she panics and goes on the run. Over the course of 33 days she watches the world around her change in every possible way. Finally, she must confront her own personal responsibilities as she attempts to find other survivors and redeem the selfish choice she made.

I hope that readers will enjoy this fast-paced action/thriller with subtle spiritual matters. Please post a review if you get a chance!