The Fire – Katherine Neville | NY Times and #1 Internationally Bestselling Author

The Fire begins thirty years after the culmination of The Eight, when a chess piece from the Montglane Service mysteriously resurfaces in Russia.

The children of the previous characters know nothing of the quest of their parents, but are drawn into it nonetheless — and “The Game” is afoot again.

Blending exquisite prose and captivating history with nonstop suspense, Neville weaves an unforgettable story of peril, action, and intrigue.

“[An] exotic, labyrinthine conspiracy tale . . . the perfect escapist adventure.”

A blockbuster thriller. . . "The Fire" is refreshingly original. . . a danger-crammed, picaresque narrative involving the legendary chess set. All of this is dashed off by Neville with great verve.”

“Neville deftly employs time-shifting storytelling and casts historical figures in her story with such dexterity that you are sure all these people must really have known one another. Ingenious puzzles, enthralling historical ambiance, and masterful plot twists abound. More please!”

A New York Times Bestseller, The Fire received rave reviews, spending more than 6 months on bestseller lists around the world, including in France, Spain, Holland, Denver, Seattle, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. The Fire is also the recipient of the prestigious Silver Nautilus Award.