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Refining Fire

The second book in the trilogy (LDStorymakers, Inc., Orem, UT, July 2004) continues the story of Peter, Alyssa, and other major characters from the first book. Debra and Jon Pike, Alyssa's best friends from school, are newly married but living in exile: Article 28 has mandated that religious belief is a form of psychosis, and they must hide to avoid mandatory "therapy." Margret DeVray and her two children are on the run from her muderous ex-husband.

And a new evil has appeared on the horizon: a fatal, genetically-engineered plague, the American Toxic Flu, has been released in Central City, with devastating casualties.

In the wake of the chaos, false rumors circulate about the origin of the disease, and rising world power President-General Leo Horne becomes intent on destroying everything the Saints hold dear. Who will be safe?

"Refining Fire is a must read for anyone who is interested in LDS speculative fiction. With her believable characters, fascinating plot, and deep understanding of latter-day prophecies, she weaves a story that is at once believable and intriguing." --Tristi Pinkston, author of Nothing to Regret and Strength to Endure "Refining Fire is one of the most believable speculative fiction books I’ve ever read. The many characters, plots, and circumstances are woven together to create a story that will grip you to the last page." --Julie Wright, author of My Not-So Fairy Tale Life

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Prologue

Angels who are resurrected personages have bodies of flesh and bones--For instance, Jesus said, "Handle me and see, for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have."
. . .The angels reside in the presence of God, where all things for their glory are manifest, and are continually before the Lord.

-Doctrine and Covenants 129:1 & 2, 130:5 (paraphrased)

April 19, 2045

Phil Richardson swayed with dizziness. His hands were tied behind his back, his arms crushed between his body and the back of a metal folding chair. His ankles ached, swollen where rope cut into them. He had a blindfold on so tight that his head pounded. He couldn't see light.

. . . Time blurred; he didn't know how long he had been here, if it was day or night, or how often his captors had questioned him.

It floored him when he realized what they wanted: Temple recommends.

It was hard enough, post-Article 28, to keep a few U.S. temples open and maintain entrance restrictions. He was under sacred covenant never to allow false permission to enter their most holy sanctuaries. He'd rather give up his life.

He only hoped he wouldn't have to. . .

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