When old scars open-wounds that never truly healed-can Kole find the courage to stand against the deepest fear he's ever known? Feathered Quill says: "This book is absolutely mesmerizing and just goes to show that, even when the author has already written two books in a series, the next book can truly be even better. All I can say is I can't wait to see book 4 and, if we are all very lucky, a motion picture that may be the beginning of the best movie series ever!" BRONZE MEDAL: Feathered Quill Book Awards - 2023 - Fantasy - WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Fall 2022 - Best Fantasy In Kole's quest to reunite all six gods, he's led to a distant city where magic and technology have merged and proven as a combatant against the spread of the Black Wall. Yet the god he seeks lies beyond the border of the black wall of fire encroaching on the continent. Kole plans to use this new-found technology to aid in his search, but when equipment begins to mysteriously malfunction, he suspects foul play. He must uncover and eliminate the perpetrator if he hopes to save Ohr, but a part of him wants it broken, or he'll have to face the very entity which left him maimed. EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the third book in the multiple award-winning "Essence of Ohr" series of wondrous young adult fantasy adventures.And be sure to start with the first two books in this series: Warden's Reign and Children of the Volcano . "One of the best young adult epic fantasy series of the decade..." Rabia Tanveer, Readers' Favorite Books Reviews (5 STARS) "I found myself both immersed and totally invested in Beyond the Flame from cover to cover..." K.C. Finn, Readers' Favorite Books Reviews (5 STARS) "...visually compelling, clean, and extremely addictive, the pacing is pitch perfect and the overall story is richly fulfilling." Jamie Michele, Readers' Favorite Books Reviews (5 STARS ) "The action sequences in the latter third of the book are among the best in any YA fantasy fiction I've read." Asher Syed, Readers' Favorite Books Reviews (5 STARS) "Author Parris Sheets's world-building is simply phenomenal." Pikasho Deka, Readers' Favorite Books Reviews (5 STARS ) "One of the best young adult epic fantasy series of the decade, author Parris Sheets is a master of wordplay in Beyond the Flame . Each chapter reveals something new to readers. The twists and turns are entertaining, and the clues left behind are enough to intrigue readers to want more. I loved the arc Piper's character takes, and I cannot wait to see what happens next as she continues on the path she has decided for herself. Felix and Vienna are great companions for Kole and help him bounce off ideas when he is indecisive or simply give him support. The ending shocked me. I was not expecting it at all, and now I am even more excited about what the author has in store for readers as the story continues in the next novel. The world-building has gotten better (if that is even possible), and the character development is fantastic. I would highly recommend this series to anyone who loves a good story. Beyond my expectations! Outstanding!" ~ Rabia Tanveer, Readers' Favorite Books Reviews (5 STARS) "Author Parris Sheets really knows how to draw a reader in, and YA fans and adult readers alike will certainly be transfixed by this captivating work of fantasy fiction, which also blends some fantastic science fiction and adventure elements into its core world-building. I found the work really easy to jump into and follow, but the plot also grew in complexity and nuance as I got deeper and deeper into the reading experience. There were some very emotional highs and lows for Kole in this work, and the close narration around his actions, dialogue, and inner thoughts made it feel like I knew him personally by the book's end. As such, I found myself both immersed and totally invested in Beyond the Flame from cover to cover and would recommend it to all fantasy fans looking for a high-quality series to lose themselves in." ~ K.C. Finn, Readers' Favorite Books Reviews (5 STARS) "Parris Sheets gives us another fantastic book in the 'Essence of Ohr' series with Beyond the Flame , and where I did not think I could be caught off guard with another twist, it happened in a big and crazy way. It feels like Kole just cannot get a break and as a parent to a teenager, it doesn't sit right all of the time. I just want to hug him and tell him that the big bad monsters can wait, but if Sheets has anything to say about it [and Sheets has EVERYTHING to say about it] that's not on the cards. The biggest surprises were two-fold. One is an alliance that feels completely bonkers, and the second is a trust issue that explodes into a genuine what-the-heck-is-happening climax. The twins remain my favorite co-conspirators and you can really see the cast maturing from the angst of the first and second books. I fear what happens in Beyond the Flame might force a relapse but it would be war