When Kevin Johnson, 22, goes to Wallace, Idaho, days after his college graduation, he expects to find rest and relaxation as his family prepares his deceased grandfather's house for sale. Then he discovers a hidden diary and a time portal that can take him to 1910, the year of Halley's comet and the largest wildfire in U.S. history. Within hours, Kevin finds himself in the era of horse-drawn wagons, straw hats, and ankle-length dresses. Traveling repeatedly to the same time and place, he decides to make the portal his gateway to summer fun. The adventure takes a more serious turn, however, when the luckless-in-love science major falls for pretty English teacher Sarah Thompson and integrates himself in a community headed for disaster. Filled with humor, romance, and heartbreak, THE FIRE, the sequel to THE JOURNEY, follows a conflicted soul through a life-changing journey as he makes his mark on a world he was never meant to see.
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Review
"Once again, Heldt was able to combine his heavenly ability with words with in-depth research of history to create a novel that I will recommend again and again." -- 300 Word Book Reviews
"[The Fire] is a story that will delight readers . . . and bring them to both laughter and tears with its inspiring illustration of man's timeless qualities: love, courage, and devotion." -- Literary Inklings
"Heldt's terrific imagination has also thought of yet another way to travel through time and his story telling makes you feel like you're a part of it. I was laughing at one minute during this story, scared, nervous, and crying at others. Emotionally speaking this book is fantastic." -- Sharon's Book Nook
"Each one of [the Northwest Passage books] feels so historically rich in detail I can not only vividly picture the events and people but also feel like I am truly there. This is such a great series for readers who enjoy a novel on time travel and historical fiction with some amazing romance thrown in for good measure." -- Reviews from the Heart
"The Fire is a welcome addition to a wonderfully written series. If you enjoy time travel, romance, and emotionally charged books than this is one series that you must read." -- Reading Shy with Aly
"The characters from 1910 were amazing." -- Music, Books, and Tea
"An emotional roller coaster." -- The Mad Reviewer
"Delights, surprises, and touches." -- Pages Unbound
"Once again, I had to reach for the Kleenex while reminding myself this is fiction." -- Tome Tender
"The Fire is the fourth in John Heldt's Northwest Passage series, and it will literally pull at your heartstrings as you, the reader, are pulled into this world of time travel, life lessons, love, and the consequences of such journeys." -- NC Reader Girl
"Each time I read one of Mr. Heldt's novels, I enjoy it more. He does such a great job of drawing you into the story and making you feel the emotions of the characters." -- Voracious Reader
"The Fire is full of action, adventure, time travel, friendships, and romance." -- More than a Review
"Heldt brings the 1910s to life with gorgeous and accurate details. He provides readers with an enjoyable history lesson inside an exquisite and poignant story that is definitely worth reading." -- On My Kindle
"A pleasure to read." -- Hope Chest Reviews
"Heldt has convinced me in the same manner that Diana Gabaldon has, that there are some authors who can write time travel absolutely BELIEVABLE. This author is going places." -- Reading Cafe
"Well-written and entertaining!" -- Sandra's Book Club
"You'll need tissues to finish this book." -- Forbidden Reviews