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Fire
WB and Feral have survived the attack on SPARK, but the terrorists are not through. Forces intent on stealing the technology behind Black Grass and the AI necessary to make it work are on the move again. As WB and Feral attempt to return to their normal lives, they realize that the enemy will never quit until they have the tech or SPARK itself is destroyed.
Flying below the radar kept them safe before, but increased notoriety works against the two as everyone from the FBI to gang members know who they are. Now, local bureaucrats, terrorists, and even fans intrude on the gamers’ lives. WB and Feral butt heads and hold hands as events and outsiders attempt to pull them apart.
Meanwhile the duo struggle to control an AI who has decided that killing humans can be an effective and efficient strategy.
Flying below the radar kept them safe before, but increased notoriety works against the two as everyone from the FBI to gang members know who they are. Now, local bureaucrats, terrorists, and even fans intrude on the gamers’ lives. WB and Feral butt heads and hold hands as events and outsiders attempt to pull them apart.
Meanwhile the duo struggle to control an AI who has decided that killing humans can be an effective and efficient strategy.
334 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 6, 2022
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February 23, 2026
The Review
This was a compelling sci-fi action read. The story creatively blends theme park culture with the growing use of augmented reality, and the action is perfectly balanced with strong character dynamics and emotional growth. The strong imagery in the author’s writing brought SPARK to life as a theme-park Augmented Reality world that readers and the gamers of this story alike could easily step into, and the rich mythos the author builds upon will have readers falling down the rabbit hole instantly.
The driving force of this narrative was the character development and world building that this game took on. After the threat the two protagonists faced in the first book, not only was the author able to up the ante so to speak, but gave each character their own personal and unique struggle to go through on their own, allowing them both to grow and face the world on their own while also determining what that meant to them as a duo throughout the story. The way the author is able to touch upon more serious themes like teen relationships and surviving trauma while also keeping the story light with sci-fi action was incredible to see come to life on the page.
The Verdict
Thrilling, action-packed, and compelling, author Pat Daily’s “Fire” is a must-read sci-fi action novel and a great sequel in the Spark Chronicles series. The twists and turns the narrative takes, the lighthearted action, and the angst and drama of teen romance will keep readers invested until the book’s final pages.
This was a compelling sci-fi action read. The story creatively blends theme park culture with the growing use of augmented reality, and the action is perfectly balanced with strong character dynamics and emotional growth. The strong imagery in the author’s writing brought SPARK to life as a theme-park Augmented Reality world that readers and the gamers of this story alike could easily step into, and the rich mythos the author builds upon will have readers falling down the rabbit hole instantly.
The driving force of this narrative was the character development and world building that this game took on. After the threat the two protagonists faced in the first book, not only was the author able to up the ante so to speak, but gave each character their own personal and unique struggle to go through on their own, allowing them both to grow and face the world on their own while also determining what that meant to them as a duo throughout the story. The way the author is able to touch upon more serious themes like teen relationships and surviving trauma while also keeping the story light with sci-fi action was incredible to see come to life on the page.
The Verdict
Thrilling, action-packed, and compelling, author Pat Daily’s “Fire” is a must-read sci-fi action novel and a great sequel in the Spark Chronicles series. The twists and turns the narrative takes, the lighthearted action, and the angst and drama of teen romance will keep readers invested until the book’s final pages.
February 3, 2023
This young adult novel continues the story of SPARK, a virtual reality Disneyworld in California. It also continues the growing relationship between Will and Feral (real name ShaChri), two underage runaways who sort of live in the park.
SPARK just fought off a major terrorist attack, with many casualties. While dealing with a law enforcement jurisdictional nightmare, the Will-Feral relationship keeps growing. They also experience the price of fame. Everyone at SPARK knows that the bad guys will be back. This time, their assault is more specific and targeted. Along the way, Will is trapped in a cave after a cave-in and Feral is kidnapped (not at the same time). Do either of them survive? Does their relationship survive?
This is an excellent novel. It has VR, it has action and it has teen relationships. It is also very easy to read. Here is another story that may be intended for teens, but adults will also enjoy it.
SPARK just fought off a major terrorist attack, with many casualties. While dealing with a law enforcement jurisdictional nightmare, the Will-Feral relationship keeps growing. They also experience the price of fame. Everyone at SPARK knows that the bad guys will be back. This time, their assault is more specific and targeted. Along the way, Will is trapped in a cave after a cave-in and Feral is kidnapped (not at the same time). Do either of them survive? Does their relationship survive?
This is an excellent novel. It has VR, it has action and it has teen relationships. It is also very easy to read. Here is another story that may be intended for teens, but adults will also enjoy it.
December 30, 2023
Fire is a continuation of Spark, and it shares the multi-leveled tension of the first book. You have the normal stresses of teen romance and family dynamics, the deeper issues of being a survivor of traumatic events, and the menace of impending terrorist actions. Despite all this, it’s not overly heavy - it has its moments of fun, mixed in with the problem-solving games of an augmented reality theme park.
I definitely recommend starting with Spark, the first book in the series. I love the characters, especially Will and Feral, and it’s interesting seeing them develop over time. I’m looking forward to book 3 in the series!
I definitely recommend starting with Spark, the first book in the series. I love the characters, especially Will and Feral, and it’s interesting seeing them develop over time. I’m looking forward to book 3 in the series!
May 3, 2023
Nice continuation of Spark. Once I got about 3 chapters in, the book did not feel repetitive. Well written story. He got into the heads of teens really well. Cliff hanger at the end, so I am looking forward to the last book in the series.
July 30, 2025
Everything we loved from the first book but more so. Can't wait to see where the series goes next!!
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