Wildfire: The Rise of a Hero

As a property manager for college rentals by day, Jordan S. Keller is one type of superhero herself. Also, the writer of Wildfire: The Rise of a Hero.

Considering Prime Video’s wildly popular (if a tad dark) TV show The Boys and the bestselling Reckoners and My Hero Academia series, people crave superheroes — even in vigilante form. Here, to answer the call with a much-welcome female protagonist and a PG-friendly narrative, author Jordan S. Keller offers a fresh take on superhero tales with blurred lines between good and evil, plenty of one-line zingers, and themes of romance, revenge, and redemption in Wildfire: The Rise of a Hero.

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Reminiscent of The Boys but with a female protagonist and a PG-friendly narrative, Wildfire: The Rise of a Hero from Jordan S. Keller welcomes readers into the world of corporate-owned superheroes who are only as good as their media popularity numbers.

“I believe readers will enjoy a new batch of heroes to root for,” Keller said, noting that an enemies-to-lovers story within the story adds a welcome emotional layer not found in most superhero-centric tales.

In Wildfire: The Rise of a Hero, readers are introduced to Abigail Turner, who knew she wanted to be a superhero even before her flame powers developed. She hones her skills, aces community college, and becomes the sidekick to San Arbor’s number one hero, Volcanic. However, furthering her career seems impossible when she is fired for misconduct.

Determined to don her cape at a different superhero company, Abigail knows she must get stronger and accepts a deal from an unlikely source. Cinder, a similarly powered villain who has bested her at every encounter, offers to train her if Abigail can promise him one thing: A way out of the city.

Falling in love wasn’t part of the deal.

As the line between good and evil blurs, Abigail must choose between her passion for doing good and her love for a villain hiding more than his identity behind his mask.

Wildfire offers an introspective look at the relationships and career complexities within a superhero society and the pursuit of one’s identity when the shadows of the past loom over the future. It prompts readers to ask themselves just how far they are willing to go to be dubbed a “hero.”

Wildfire is the first installment in Keller’s Ashes Over Avalon series. Book two, Burnout: The Rise of a Villain, is available now. Book three, Combustion, is coming soon.

About the Author

Jordan S. Keller is a Cincinnati-based science fiction writer who, when not writing, works as a property manager for college rentals. She was born in Oklahoma, raised in Kentucky, and spent many summers on farms in Wisconsin, falling in love with stories and cheese. She received her bachelor’s degree in journalism at Morehead State University, where she worked at the local radio station (MSPR) and was the managing editor for the school newspaper, both of which furthered her love of stories and the people who tell them. She founded the Queen City Fiction Writers critique group in 2017, is an assistant instructor of tai chi, an avid children’s trading card game player, a comic book connoisseur, and a dedicated dog mom to her lab, Mojo.

For more information, please visit www.jordanskellerauthor.com or follow the author on Facebook (Jordan S Keller Author), Instagram (JordanSKellerAuthor), and TikTok (JordanSKellerAuthor).

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Wildfire: The Rise of a Hero
Publisher: Speaking Volumes
Paperback: ‎296 pages
ISBN-13: ‎978-1645407621

PRAISE FOR WILDFIRE:

“For the short eternity of their kiss, she saw the wasteland of her dreams come to life.’ And so goes the narrative of Wildfire, where anyone born with the right genetics can be [a] hero, but where no one escapes their humanity. Follow Abigail (the titular character) as she loses her temper and her job and is forced to deal alternately with the mundanity of paying her bills and the spark she feels for a villain, a would be enemy. Can she walk the tightrope suspended between the extremes of her life and still land on her feet? Read the book.“— Mark E. Scott, author of A Day in the Life series

“Very well written, likable characters, flawed relationships throughout, and a fictional dynamic that was easy to follow as you read and become entangled in this world that is San Arbor.”— David Washburn, author of Devils That Pray

“The author vividly portrays Abigail, capturing her courage, wit, humor, and flaws with striking authenticity, making her utterly compelling. Cinder is etched with both visible and invisible scars. Every character is depicted with such depth and leaves an unforgettable impression. The narrative delves into themes of identity and loyalty. The romance, while central, is emotionally profound. The passionate scenes are well-executed, focusing on intense, sometimes dark emotional connections.”

— The Online Book Club