Hexenfire

The Burning Times #2

by Jonathan Rowe

"There is no reward for goodness in this world, nothing but cold steel teeth and scourging fire for all of us - and it's coming for you now!" Quality Durrand and her friends take the battle to the Hexenhammers, but the fanatical preacher Hans Vollair and the Highmaster of the Order have their own allies, dedicated to exterminating the witches. As midwinter approaches, Quality must survive pursuit, betrayal and heartbreak and emerge stronger than ever to avenge her loved ones. Her journey takes her into the crucible of the Thirty Years War and a more mysterious conflict raging between angelic powers. Her destiny is to be the tinderspark and light a fire that will consume the Empire.
This is the second novel in the Burning Times series, a historical fantasy set during the 1620s, the years of the Witch Panics and the horrors of the Thirty Years War

In the second book of The Burning Times, the Hexenhammers renew their attacks on the witches and Quality Durrand must face death and heartbreak and make new allies. Into the world of pagans and witch-hunters new threats emerge: the rabid Night-Feasters, the mysterious angels and the growing devastation of the Wars of Religion

292 pages, ebook

First published February 28, 2014

About the author

I teach Religious Studies and Psychology, but started out as an English teacher. I live in Lincolnshire, UK and have two daughters who inspired me to write. I've published Philosophy study guides for Pushme Press, but Tinderspark is my first novel. I have spent a lifetime playing fantasy roleplaying games and generally living in a world of my own. I like smooth jazz, real ale and old wisdom.

The Burning Times is my big historical fantasy project, tracing the rise, fall and rise again of Quality Durrand, the Gun-Smith's Daughter, against the backdrop of the Thirty Years War.

Forthcoming books in The Burning Times
Hexenfire (March 2014)
Gallowsflame (Summer 2014)
Shadowcandle (Winter 2014)
Geistbride(Spring 2015)

Reviews

[Luke Wyatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stepping up the action in this book now we know the characters, I devoured this book in no time and was left with another great ending i presume setting up for the next instalment which I can't wait to get my hands on.