Labyrinth of Fire – book review
by Keith Robinson
The second book in the Island of Fog series. Island of Fog was probably my favourite read for 2009. I love that it was such a great book and it was Keith Robinson’s debut novel. So in my world that makes it special.
Labyrinth of Fire continues the story of 12yo Hal and his friends as they settle into their new home and their new ‘world’. They aren’t given long to adjust when they are sent on their first ‘errand’ on behalf of the people who created them. All the kids are still stretching their ‘alter-ego’ muscles, getting to know themselves as the magical creatures they can shapeshift into. Hal especially is feeling ill-prepared and is worried that he may have been brought into the new world too early. Despite looking, feeling, smelling and breathing fire like a dragon, he still can’t fly.
A village in a volcanic area is being attacked by harpies and dragons. The kids are sent to negotiate with their ‘kind’ to stop the attacks. They have to discover much more about themselves in order to succeed and secure the protection of the humans.
Keith Robinson has a wonderful easy writing style that never slows you up. I was shocked how quickly I read the first book and am equally so with this one. Labyrinth of Fire is well written, exciting and absorbing. I am thoroughly confused as to who the kids can trust and am very anxious to read the third installment. It is great entertainment for both children and adults.
Thank you Keith Robinson.
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