{"product_id":"ash-kickers-isbn-9780857667977","title":"Ash Kickers","description":"\u003cb\u003eDragons vs Firefighters vs the Phoenix. The scorching fantasy sequel to \u003ci\u003eSmoke Eaters.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith ex-firefighter Cole Brannigan in command of the Smoke Eaters, the dragon menace is under control. Thanks to non-lethal Canadian tech, the beasts are tranquilized and locked up, rather than killed. But for Tamerica Williams, this job filled with action and danger, has become tediously routine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a new threat emerges, a legendary bird of fire – the Phoenix – it’s the perfect task for Williams. But killing the Phoenix just brings it back stronger, spreading fire like a plague and whipping dragons into a frenzy. Will it prove to be too much excitement, even for adrenalin-junkie Williams? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFile Under:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eFantasy\u003c\/b\u003e [ Smoke Em | Catch and Release | Fire Bird | Arson About ]\u003cp\u003e\"Grigsby’s pulse-pounding sequel to \u003ci\u003eSmoke Eaters \u003c\/i\u003eis a worthy successor that expands on the series’ already strong foundation of vivid action and meticulous worldbuilding… vibrantly imagined characters who ring with authenticity, and firefighter Grigsby knows just how to pull readers into scenes full of smoke and flame. Readers will delight in this fresh take on action fantasy.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e– \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Starting with its title, \u003ci\u003eAsh Kickers,\u003c\/i\u003e tells you exactly what type of ride you’re in for then delivers on that promise with a story that hits like a Skyrim meets Ghostbusters battle royale. In it, you can almost feel Grigsby’s glee as he mixes together supersized heroics, mythic creatures, snappy dialogue, and furious fight scenes to form a narrative that reads like a passionate homage to the action blockbusters we all grew up watching.” \u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e– Evan Winter, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Rage of Dragons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The fires burn hotter and the action is more furious on our second visit to this unusual urban fantasy universe.\" \u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003e – B\u0026amp;N Sci Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy Blog \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"This book is instinctively and perceptively created and a joy to read. This has been a genuine pleasure to join Tamerica and her team and I look forward to more.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e– Geek Syndicate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for Sean Grigsby\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An ingenious premise that Grigsby delivers on with intelligence and style. \u003ci\u003eSmoke Eaters\u003c\/i\u003e is a treat!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e— \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eJason M Hough\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e,\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eBestseller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I love dragon stories in which the dragons are real monsters, laying waste to everything around them; and I love novels with protagonists who aren’t callow young adults learning that they’re chosen ones. \u003ci\u003eSmoke Eaters\u003c\/i\u003e has terrific dragons, and a hero with some miles and experience on him, plus great writing and a wicked sense of humor. I flew through it.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e– Alex Bledsoe\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Hum and the Shiver\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBurn Me Deadly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Sean Grigsby has conceived what promises to be a brilliant and harrowing series. Dragons have returned, bringing fire, revenant spirits and ash in their wake. Cole Brannigan, a grizzled no nonsense fire-fighter, is there to stand in their way. Profane and exhilarating, filled with unforgettable characters and scorching action, \u003ci\u003eSmoke Eaters\u003c\/i\u003e is an amazing mix of adventure, fantasy, and science-fiction. Grigsby is an electrifying new voice sounding out over the wraith-haunted land.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e– John Hornor Jacobs\u003c\/b\u003e, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eSouthern Gods\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Incorruptibles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I’ve been waiting for a book like this for years. Original, exciting, \u003ci\u003eSmoke Eaters\u003c\/i\u003e is a red-hot page-turner.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e– Adam Christopher\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eEmpire State\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMade to Kill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eSmoke Eaters\u003c\/i\u003e is a thrilling, exciting, funny and strangely heart-warming book, and Grigsby’s experience as a firefighter shines through on every page, lending grit and realism to this rollicking ride of a tale in which firefighters become dragon-slayers. It’s exactly as bonkers – and as brilliant – as you’d expect and I look forward to more from this author.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e– Anna Stephens\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eGodblind\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This smoking debut is a shot of adrenaline to the urban fantasy genre. Grigsby’s knowledge of firefighting combined with hot dragon action and blistering humor create an irresistible romp of a read.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e– Jaye Wells\u003c\/b\u003e, USA Today Bestselling author of the Prospero’s War series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A fun, fast, foul-mouthed thrill ride with more than its share of real surprises and pathos.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e– Spencer Ellsworth\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eA Red Peace\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Put your helmet on! Grit, grease, and fast-paced futuristic action, complete with hardbitten women throwing energy boomerangs while speeding on motorcycles, makes this a riveting ride.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e– Cat Rambo\u003c\/b\u003e, Nebula nominee and president of SFWA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“High octane and hard hitting. \u003ci\u003eDaughters of Forgotten Light\u003c\/i\u003e is exactly what I want from sci-fi: badass women getting it done… with unapologetic grindhouse glam.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e– KC Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eNecrotech\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMass Effect: Andromeda: Nexus Uprising\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSEAN GRIGSBY is a professional firefighter in central Arkansas, where he writes about lasers, aliens, and guitar battles with the Devil when he’s not fighting dragons. He grew up on Goosebumps books in Memphis, Tennessee, and hosts the Cosmic Dragon podcast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eseangrigsby.com\u003cbr\u003etwitter.com\/seangrigsby\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Angry Robot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304660521189,"sku":"NP9780857667977","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780857667977.jpg?v=1767721846","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/ash-kickers-isbn-9780857667977","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}