What if the fall of Atlantis really happened? 

Luke Paxton is a Sentinel, a reincarnated soul who is now fighting against the very evil that destroyed Atlantis.  Who is this Belian he is tracking and what mayhem does he have planned next?  Luke is determined to find out, and a human conductor will aid him in his search.  Marla Reynolds is more than just a conductor; she is the perfect match.  There’s only one hitch… a full fledged conduction requires sex and Marla has emotional scars, ones that may make this impossible. 

TOUCHED BY FIRE is the superb sequel to TOUCHED BY DARKNESS.  It can easily be read as a stand alone as Catherine Spangler ensures that everything you need to know is provided.  If this is your first taste of the Sentinels series, I can guarantee that TOUCHED BY FIRE is going to make you hungry for more! 

Catherine Spangler isn’t afraid to address tough issues.  Marla’s scars run deep, as do those of her sister, Julia.  Only a storyteller as sensitive as Ms. Spangler could make a sensuous story while addressing such a traumatic past.  There were a few dicey moments early on where I wondered about how in the world Luke was ever going to convince Marla that he wasn’t some demented stalker!  After all, who wouldn’t question the sanity of a man blathering on about Atlantis and Belians?  Have no fear, however, as Ms. Spangler resolves everything to perfect satisfaction.

TOUCHED BY FIRE solidifies that Catherine Spangler is truly back, and back with an emotional bang  What an intense storyline!  The evilness of the Belian is clearly portrayed and emphasizes just why the Sentinel and conductor relationships are so very important.  TOUCHED BY FIRE is a guaranteed hit.

Reviewed by Debbie

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Posted October 2007