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A Flash of Fire

The Phoenix Rising Trilogy, Book 1

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Vivian Carmine always knew she was different. She just didn't know she was a phoenix. When her powers ignite at the worst possible moment, her parents reveal a world of hidden myth and folklore — then vanish before they can explain anything else.

Following the only lead she has, Vivian lands at RISE — a secret academy in Seattle where demigods, fairies, and fabled creatures train to blend into the human world. But spy school has its own rules, its own dangers, and its own secrets. And not everyone there wants her to find her parents.

Armed with science, stubbornness, and a growing flame she's still learning to control, Vivian forges unlikely alliances — including with Samael, the sharp-edged son of Hades himself, whose loyalties are harder to read than any textbook. When the clues point straight to the Underworld, Vivian doesn't wait for permission. She goes.

Getting in is easier than getting out — and getting out costs more than she bargained for.

Flash of Fire is a voice-rich fantasy adventure narrated by the award-winning narrator, Erin Chmela. A gifted puppeteer and voice actress, Erin brings every character to life with heart, humor, and the spark of a true storyteller.

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Critic reviews

2025 "Best Audiobook" 1st Place, Royal Dragonfly Book Awards

2025 Bronze Medalist for "Best Series" in the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards

2019 1st Place Winner of the Gertrude Warner Award for Middle Grade Fiction

"A fun adventure that skillfully blends magic, friendship, and teenage angst." — Kirkus Reviews

"Readers who enjoy school fantasies and Greek myth will be eager for more." — BookLife by Publishers Weekly
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Erin Chmela brought the characters to life! A little slow to start, but worth it for the hook. Fun fantasy adventure with a female hero, fairytale tie-ins, and lots of action and adventure. Going to grab the next in the series!

Amazing Narrator!

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