Light of the Fire: A Novel

Beth and Ally are estranged friends who face the twenty-year-old accident that forced them apart and the consequences of the secret that still haunts them. Beth returns to her hometown after a concussion ends her professional soccer career, and a surprise pregnancy disrupts Ally's idyllic family. Jordan begins to investigate the crime for which his father was convicted, and Beth and Ally must decide whether to run away from the truth or face it once and for all.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 315 pages
Publication date: 23 January 2024
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

In this poignant tale of redemption and healing, two estranged friends confront the twenty-year-old accident that tore them apart and the lingering consequences of the secret that still haunts them.

Twenty years ago, an ill-fated prank resulted in a catastrophic accident that ravaged the high school gym and jeopardized the futures of star athletes Beth and Ally. They carry the weight of their secret while someone else takes the blame, but the passage of time reveals that no one escapes unscathed.

Now, both women find themselves at a crossroads. Beth returns to her hometown after a concussion ends her professional soccer career, and a surprising pregnancy upends Ally's idyllic family. The only certainty they share is their yearning to mend their fractured relationship.

However, their old friend Jordan, who has always been fascinated by the crime for which his father was convicted, begins to investigate the matter. As their secret resurfaces, threatening their futures once more, Beth and Ally must confront the truth head-on. They must decide whether to run away from it once again or face it courageously, once and for all.

This story explores the power of forgiveness, the importance of truth-telling, and the resilience of the human spirit. It is a testament to the enduring bonds of friendship and the strength of women who face adversity with unwavering determination.

Weight: 334g
Dimension: 139 x 214 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781662513299