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Adrian “A-O” O’Neill comes from a long line of Reno firefighters. A day before the 10-year anniversary of his dad’s death in a fire, A-O defies orders and attempts to rescue a child thought to be trapped in a burning house. His actions get him suspended, prompting a trip to Mexico to visit his uncle, yet another ex-fireman. While there, A-O puts his own life in peril once again to save a drowning boy. Will this successful rescue save him from his guilt over all that has gone wrong at home? Apparently not. Never completely recovering from the loss of his father caused him to lose his fiancée and possibly his nerve, for now the idea of entering a blaze terrifies him. Enter Julianne Caldwell, a fire-prevention analyst, who helps A-O find the faith to work through his demons, even as an arsonist terrorizes the town. This debut novel certainly shows that Grady has promise as an author of faith-based action adventures, especially if he overcomes a tendency to overwrite. --Mary Frances Wilkens

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Relying on his experience as both firefighter and paramedic, first time novelist Shawn Grady pens a sizzling suspense thriller.... The story's protagonist, Aidan O'Neill, is cocky, confident, self-righteous, bitter and lonely and yet the reader will be able to identify with him. The supporting cast is well-rounded and easy to empathize with, in regard to their personalities and stories. The underlying romance adds to the redemptive flow and healing process as Julianne and Aidan wrestle with personal issues that affect their individual lives and their work together.

The author's descriptive, imaginative word pictures help recreate life and death situations in Through The Fire. Shawn Grady's debut novel is an exploding blend of extreme action, sweet romance, and constant danger, to say the least. --Dale Lewis, TitleTrakk.com


Product Details

  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Bethany House; 1 edition (July 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764205951
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764205958
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #578,598 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Through the Fire, June 25, 2009
Obviously Grady knows from experience what fighting fires is like, because this exciting book is completely realistic. Reading it is like actually being involved in the action. I was afraid I wouldn't like the book because it would be more of a "guy" thing, but it has character development and just enough romance so women will enjoy it too. The religious aspects are also realistically part of the story and the book is not one of those cram-Jesus-down-the-reader's-throat types at all. It's mainly a thrilling action adventure. Often I figure out mystery plots, but this one kept me guessing until the answer was revealed by the author. I read it all in one evening, because I couldn't put it down.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Promising First Novel, June 23, 2009
Shawn Grady, with more than a decade's experience as a firefighter and paramedic, brings authenticity to every page of this debut novel about a troubled firefighter, seeking to solve the puzzle of his father's death while battling his own personal demons. Grady has a great ability to paint word pictures, and although the technical language and details seem a bit daunting at first, I soon found myself caught up in the struggle between man and that most primitive and powerful of forces: fire.
Unapologetically Christian in its viewpoint and message, the novel marks a promising start to a writing career for which I predict significant success. I'll certainly be waiting to read Grady's next book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Felt like I was one of the firemen riding on that truck, November 24, 2009
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Firefighting is Aidan O'Neill's life, but his overconfidence puts a rookie's life in danger. Aidan is suspended and goes home to discover that his fiancé is leaving him. Life stinks. But an arsonist is keeping the Reno fire department busy and Aidan gets called back to work. He partners with fire investigator, Julianne, to get to the bottom of this arson case before people start to suspect him.

What an impressive book! It was one thing after another for poor Aidan. His life fascinated me. In the perfect example of "write what you know," former firefighter Shawn Grady's characters were flesh and blood. I felt like I was one of the firemen riding on that truck. Both character and plot sucked me in and I couldn't put the book down. (Love that!) Great cover too. I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves a great suspense story (girls, too, even though guys will love the action.)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A+++ debut novel
Blown away! This is Shawn Grady's debut novel and it's a winner, "Through the Fire", is a superbly written book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sarah J. Bailey

5.0 out of 5 stars From Experience Comes a Great Book
Through The Fire is a spell-binding, edge-of-your-seat read from page one to page 328. Written in first person from the view point of the main character, Aidan O'Neill, it is a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Edwina E. Cowgill

4.0 out of 5 stars Debut novel demonstrates author's outstanding talent
Through the Fire by Shawn Grady is a powerful debut novel about the power of redemption and letting go of the past. Aidan O'Neill has firefighting in his blood. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Christina Lockstein

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!
This is one of those stay-up-all-night kind of books. I couldn't put it down. Grady's writing is so good, I could feel the heat of the flames.
Published 3 months ago by K. Barrett

4.0 out of 5 stars Hot Suspense from Debut Author
The author pulled me into the fire fighter life. In the scenes at the fire station or fighting fires, I was completely planted in the environment. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Cara Putman

4.0 out of 5 stars A fire with a personal grudge
Aidan O'Neill is a firefighter in Reno, Nevada and very good at what he does. At least he has been until recently. Read more
Published 5 months ago by T.E. George

5.0 out of 5 stars Enter the Flames
Shawn Grady has crafted a marvelous debut novel--one that has burned on my mind ever since.

"Through the Fire" is a first person novel and after I discovered this I... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Petriekidn

4.0 out of 5 stars Through the Fire by Shawn Grady
In Through the Fire by Shawn Grady Aidan O'Neill is a firefighter in Reno, Nevada who is chasing a firebug who he suspects set the fire that killed his father five years ago. Read more
Published 6 months ago by C. Kendall

4.0 out of 5 stars A Hot Debut
Through The Fire is the debut novel by Shawn Grady. It tells the story of Aidan O'Neill, a firefighter in Reno, Nevada, driven by a tragic past. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jason Joyner

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice debut!
There were times this book left me breathless as I walked through the flames with firefighter Aidan O'Neill. After reading this book, I felt like I'd been on the front lines. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Georgiana Daniels

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