Two hearts forged in the embers of achildhood promise.
At six years old, they carved their futures into the bark of a tree. Decades later, Annie and Cole find themselves reunited in the path of a devastating wildfire. As the world burns around them, they must decide if their old bond is strong enough to survive the heat of a new reality. Experience a story of resilience, family, and the fires that define us.
The world is burning, and every second counts.
In the heart of a subdivision engulfed by flames, the air is thick with smoke and the roar of the fire is deafening. Annie is a leader on the front lines, fighting to pull families to safety while the heat threatens to consume everything in its path. This is not just a battle against nature; it is a desperate race to save a community from being erased. Witness the grit and sacrifice of those who stand between the fire and the people they sworn to protect.
Writing from the heart of the forest.
After decades of serving the land and the people who protect it, I finally decided to put the stories in my head onto the page. My career took me from local ranger districts to national leadership roles, but my heart always remained with the crews on the ground. This novel is my way of sharing the grit, the heartbreak, and the ultimate hope that defines the wildland fire community. Thank you for joining me on this journey.
When the world burns, some bonds only get stronger.