Rivers of Fire

Atherton was once a magnificent three-tiered world, but few inhabitants know the truth of its dark origin: it is a giant man-made satellite, created as a refuge from a dying Earth. Now this strange place is torn apart -- its three lands, formerly separated by treacherous cliffs, have collapsed and collided. But a gifted climber and adventurous orphan boy, Edgar, is determined to discover the secret of Atherton's survival, and he embarks on a life-or-death quest to find its mad maker. Navigating Atherton's chaos is nothing less than harrowing. At the center, a former paradise is sinking and flooding. At the perimeter, a monstrous force is on the attack. Trapped in between are two peoples, once at war, who now must combat the new foe together. And underground, the world is only more sinister. Here, Edgar's two friends, Samuel and Isabel, venture through dangerous realms, confronting deadly cave dwellers, rivers of fire, and waters of life. In bestselling author Patrick Carman's rich and riveting follow-up to The House of Power, an extraordinary world meets its destiny in an epic and unforgettable rebirth. Patrick Carman is also the New York Times bestselling author of The Land of Elyon series, which includes The Dark Hills Divide, Beyond the Valley of Thorns, The Tenth City, and Into the Mist. An enthusiastic reading advocate, he has visited more than 500 schools, developed village library projects in Central America, and created author outreach programs for communities. He lives in Walla Walla, Washington with his family. His web site is www.patrickcarman.com. Jonathan Davis has received widespread critical acclaim for his narration in a variety of genres. He has garnered accolades from Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and AudioFile magazine. He can be heard on numerous audiobooks, including Shadow of the Wind, Snow Crash, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, and the Audie nominated Night of the Jaguar. He resides in New York with his wife, Stacy.