Review: Smokey the Bear Says ONLY  YOU
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 7, 2012
Devastating wild fires have been in the in the news and on news reports, and the cause, usually carelessness but often drought plays a roll. Burn watches were a common occurrence this past summer in my hometown and here is J.R. Tate with a story fairly ripped from the headlines. A drought of major proportions, just as we experienced in the summer of 2012, has Tate's Troubled Hero Series in action fighting fire against all odds to save towns and lives in a Texas drought. Living up to his hero role, Michael McGinnis, New York City Firefighter demonstrates moxie and selfless heroism as he volunteers to take a courageous stand in the Bastop, Texas wildfire while visiting his brother who is in a rehab center not far from the scene of the out of control conflagration. Michael puts his life on the line as he battles side by side with the volunteer firefighters of Manor, Texas. Plot twists and action are the by-words of this tale of heroism blended with dsyfunction, PTSD and addiction which hangs over McGinnis' family like a black cloud. A fast paced and exciting read, "Backfire" is the perfect sequel to "Through Smoke" and it leaves the reader wanting more. As you read, let Smokey the Bear's words echo in your mind... "Only you can prevent wildfires".