Review: The Fire burns brightly for Kevin, will he survive the heat?
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 4, 2013
Read from November 08 to 18, 2013Book InfoKindle Edition, 367 pagesPublished August 31st 2013 by John A. HeldtASIN B00EWTMO7Wedition language Englishcharacters Kevin Johnson, Sarah Thompsonsetting Wallace, Idaho, 1910 (United States)other editions None foundSource: Author in exchange for honest reviewBook Buy LinksAMAZONBOOK SYNOPSISWhen Kevin Johnson, 22, goes to Wallace, Idaho, days after his college graduation, he expects to find rest and relaxation as his family prepares his deceased grandfather's house for sale. Then he discovers a hidden diary and a time portal that can take him to 1910, the year of Halley's comet and the largest wildfire in U.S. history. Within hours, Kevin finds himself in the era of horse-drawn wagons, straw hats, and ankle-length dresses. Returning to the same time and place, he decides to travel again and again and make the portal his gateway to summer fun. The adventure takes a more serious turn, however, when the luckless-in-love science major falls for pretty English teacher Sarah Thompson and integrates himself in a community headed for tragedy. Filled with humor, romance, and heartbreak, THE FIRE, the sequel to THE JOURNEY, follows a conflicted soul through a life-changing journey as he makes his mark on a world he was never meant to see.My ThoughtsIn The Mine Joel Smith goes back in time to 1941, in The Journey Michelle Preston goes to 1979, in The Show we find Grace Vandenberg taking her destiny in her own hands by following Joel Smith into the year 2000. Now Kevin Johnson takes his own journey into the past by heading to 1910 in The Fire where he meets and falls in love with not just one but two young women. Having to choose between Sadie Hawkins and Sarah Thompson was an eye opener for Kevin, both ladies fulfilled Kevin in different ways but only one of them captured his soul completely.As has been said before Kevin Johnson was not an “accidental traveler”, his passage through time was thought out after his initial trip was successful. Kevin very cleverly availed himself of a rented period costume, packed a suitcase with modern toothpaste/deoderant/razor/underwear and enough currency that could be used in 1910 to allow him to live comfortably while he was there.This era of horse and buggy was indeed a simpler time where Kevin found himself fully embracing the opportunities presented to him and in the end also finds himself finally at ease with what he wants and who he is becoming!While the romance aspects of the book were engaging the entire story was filled with delightful insights into Kevin’s maturing into a more rounded person as he learns that his choices impact those around him just as much as they do his own self, and in some cases in ways that resonate through time for many years!This 4th book in the Northwest Passage series , like the 3 before it, was greatly enjoyed from start to finish. Kevin Johnson is a superbly fleshed out character and as others have said getting to catch up with previous characters a bit was much appreciated as was the introduction of such a wonderful supporting group of characters met in this latest book.[Digital copy from Authorin exchange for honest review]