"A Colorful and Fascinating Futuristic Ride"

Since was fourteen, Kerra has worked in the Science Ministry think tank on Divras Four, using synthetic organs to develop a new treatment for neurological damage. Kerra wanted to help humanity, but her superiors plan to use her findings as a weapon of war. Kerra deletes her files including the back-ups so that no one can abuse her work. Because of her actions, the state declares her a criminal, forcing her to need a means to sneak off planet.

She buys a ship, but requires a pilot to fly it. Meanwhile, the state confiscates the ship of Aden Locke for carrying contraband. Kerra offers him ownership of her ship plus money to take her with him if he agrees to make her his partner. This is the beginning of their adventures together, as a murderous enemy wants Locke dead and bounty hunters chase Kerra. They fall in love knowing neither currently has much hope for a long-term relationship.

Norma McPhee has written a fascinating futuristic romance that will remind INTO THE FIRE takes the audience on quite a colorful ride as the reader visits several planets populated by different species. Though the visual descriptions of the various worlds and its races are incredible, the lead couple is awesome as they traverse the universe together.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted December 26, 2001