First published 2010
Daniel X has dedicated his life to hunting down every alien criminal on his list, but Number Three presents his worst nightmare. This outlaw appears as blazing fire that can possess souls, and fire triggers Daniel's most painful memory: watching his parents die. The flames weaken his alien powers just when he needs them most. His closest friends fall into deadly danger, and Daniel realizes the only way to rescue them requires an impossible journey. He must travel backward through time to the Dark Ages, when this fire demon first arrived on Earth. There, surrounded by knights and ancient magic, Daniel will confront both the creature that destroyed his family and his own deepest fears. The fate of his friends hangs in the balance as Daniel struggles to master abilities that fail him when he needs them most.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Dark Ages, Earth
Period: Dark Ages
243 pages · Hardcover · jimmy patterson