Fusion Fire

Rejected by her home world of Netaia, Lady Firebird now lives in the Federacy, with pair bond (husband), Master Sentinel Brennan Caldwell. Back on Netaia, her sister Princess Phoena, plots Firebird's murder and the restoration of Netaian aristocratic rule. Seeking to exploit the current tense situation are the Shuhr, enemies of the Caldwell family and their faith. All three books in this series have been criticized for their Christian content because the first book was originally written as a secular novel. I find it hard to understand why someone would criticize Kathy Tyers for writing about her faith. Christian art, in all forms, is meant to either to glorify God or present ideas about the faith. In all three books of this series, this is done rather subtly. You could remove every mention of faith and religion and the story would still work. Firebird, Fusion Fire and the third in the trilogy, Crown of Fire are not hard science fiction. These are stories of war, romance and yes, faith in a science fiction setting. The spiritual elements are merely a plus for believers. I recommend Fusion Fire. Kyle Pratt

Typically I find sequels not nearly as good as the original, however, that assumption proved to be false in this case. This sequel to Firebird was well-written, exciting and moving. The characters are life-life and the story is sound. I recommend it highly!

Firebird, Brennen, et al, are like old friends and I always enjoy spending time with them. Thyrica, Hesed House and Three Zed are so wonderfully rendered they seem like real places. I'd love to visit the first two! The action scenes - especially the air/space battles are loads of fun, and I also enjoyed the spiritual developments that have emerged in this version. The prophecies for Brennen's family add a lot to the story's tension and depth, and Firebird's ongoing attempts to find answers to the question of why God allows evil were thought provoking without being preachy. I recommend this book and its predecessor Firebird, as some of the best Christian fiction I have read. I can't wait for the next one.

Kathy Tyers is a terrific storyteller, and Fusion Fire is a gripping story. She's created two powerful characters, put 'em in excruciating danger, and let the story rip. This is a book that will appeal to both men and women. When I bought this book, my wife (who NEVER reads sci-fi) immediately hijacked it and wouldn't let me have it back till she finished. Fortunately, I didn't have to wait long.

I loved reading Fusion Fire. I'm giving this book five stars, because from the moment I started reading it, I was kept on the edge of my seat. New York Times bestselling author Kathy Tyers (Star Wars: The Truce at Bakura) has written another masterpiece. I was spellbound by Firebird's adventures and I want to read another sequel.