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The Fire King (The Invisible Order #2)
by
Paul Crilley (Goodreads Author)
With humans threatened by otherworldly creatures, orphans Emily and William Snow, and their friends--the pickpocket Spring-Heeled Jack and the wisecracking Corrigan--find themselves two hundred years in the past, trapped in the London of 1666. Desperately in need of help, they go in search of Sir Christopher Wren, who was head of the Invisible Order, an organization dedica...more
Hardcover, 336 pages
Published
September 27th 2011
by EgmontUSA
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In book #1, Rise of the Darklings, Emily discovered that fairies, piskies, giants and all kinds of creatures actually do exist, it’s just that most people can’t see them. Emily discovers she CAN see them the day she saves a piskie after a battle that takes place in the middle of a London street.
In this second adventure an approaching war between fairy world factions could result in the return of the Fire King, an event that will destroy our world as we know it, including all of the humans in it....more
In this second adventure an approaching war between fairy world factions could result in the return of the Fire King, an event that will destroy our world as we know it, including all of the humans in it....more
This is book 2 and it does stand alone. I wish I had read the first book. They do talk about things that had happened in it. But I followed everything alright. I read the Fire King and could not put it down till I finshed reading it. I liked it and good see the the great fire of London in fact I went and looked it up on the internet.
Emily wakes up alone in a tanning shed in 1666 and wonders where William is her little brother 9 years old. Jack and Corrigan are. She remembers escaping through th...more
Emily wakes up alone in a tanning shed in 1666 and wonders where William is her little brother 9 years old. Jack and Corrigan are. She remembers escaping through th...more
What with all of the descriptive action at one point during a long escape/fight scene I remember thinking, "this is a male author, isn't it?" and I began to wonder how Cornelia Funke may have handled it... not serious pondering of course, and no disrespect to this author.
I was a bit bored by the end. Perhaps I've been reading too many kids books.
Sooo... as far a young readers go... I would have loved this series when I was a kid! Fun story idea, the first book I pretty-much enjoyed with the se...more
I was a bit bored by the end. Perhaps I've been reading too many kids books.
Sooo... as far a young readers go... I would have loved this series when I was a kid! Fun story idea, the first book I pretty-much enjoyed with the se...more
The Fire King is book two of the Invisible Order series by Paul Crilley. I received an advance review copy from the publisher through Netgalley.com. Although I have not yet read Book One of the Invisible Order, I found myself thoroughly immersed in the adventure and magic of The Fire King’s storyline. I particularly enjoyed the way in which Crilley tied the storyline to the historical Great Fire of London and the subtle parallels to the four horsemen mentioned in the book of Revelation. While no...more
I absolutely loved the first book in this series, Rise of the Darklings, and was very excited to read this book. I got an advanced reading copy of this book through NetGalley.com. The Fire King is the second book in a planned trilogy. This was a wonderful read and you learn more about the Invisible Order's past and what will have to be done to save London. It can be read as a stand alone, but the first book does provide good background for this book and if you skipped you might be a little confu...more
I enjoyed this sequel less than the first one in the series. The anachronisms seemed more jarring for a 17th century setting than for a 19th century. I doubt people complained of having a heart attack in the 1600s. Also, how does someone who has been in stasis for 1000 years know his way around London? It must look completely different. Many of the plot elements left open in book one are resolved and various hints and events explained. Not all, however. What about Emily and William's parents, sh...more
Classic legends and fairy tale stuff with Jenny Green Teeth, Puck, The Morrigan etc. There are mostly bad Fey and they want to take over London and kill or enslave the humans. The 1st book is set in 18th century and then in the 2nd book they are transported back to London 1666. Dark fantasy/adventure for 9 and up.
Still love this series and I can't wait to see how it turns out! So many good twists and turns. I just wish they'd include maps of London in each of the times and details about the real historical events that are the backdrop of the stories (the Great Fire in this case). You'd think the author would want to share all that research!
I have to say that Paul Crilley always surprises me with where he takes this story. The Invisible Order series is fantastic and does not disappoint. Even though there is death amongst the pages, it just adds to the impact of the entire tale. Bravo & next book NOW, please!
A fitting sequel to Rise fo the Darklings. I am unsure of a sequel but I suspect there will be as some questions are left unanswered.
Very well done!
Emily, William and Jack are 200 years in the past in London 1666. They must find Christopher Wren and Merlin and the Raven King and stop the Fire King from devouring London and all of Britain.
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Paul Crilley was born in Scotland but moved to South Africa when he was eight years old. He writes fantasy, Young Adult, and Middle Grade books and also works in South African television. He spent a year as part of the writing team for the computer game, Star Wars: The Old Republic, and also writes comics when he can get a chance.
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