The seventh book in the Amulet series, titled "Firelight," continues the adventure of Emily and her friends as they navigate through the magical world of Alledia. In this installment, the stakes are higher as Emily discovers her true powers and faces a powerful new enemy. The main idea of this book is the exploration of Emily's growing strength and the challenges she must overcome to save her family and the entire kingdom. Throughout the story, Emily learns to harness her abilities as a stonekeeper, a guardian of Alledia's core and protector of its people. As she delves deeper into her powers, she faces internal struggles and doubts about her own capabilities. This installment also introduces a formidable new adversary, Gabilan, a treacherous dragon who seeks to control the magical energy of Alledia for his own malicious purposes.
This installment also introduces a formidable new adversary, Gabilan, a treacherous dragon who seeks to control the magical energy of Alledia for his own malicious purposes. The clash between Emily and Gabilan propels the narrative forward, creating tension and driving the action. Alongside the main storyline, "Firelight" delves into the complexities of friendship and loyalty.
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The fact that there were only two fives-of-hearts available had affected the spelling but the meaning was clear. Gilead reached for the cards. "I'll try one. I can beat that score." He dipped into the tips belonging to the suit's owner. "Ten bits it is."
Baldwin covered it. Gilead shuffled, making even less attempt to cover up than had Baldwin. He dealt:
Baldwin shoved the money toward him and anted again. "Okay, my turn for revenge." He laid out:
XXIMX XONXX YOURXXSIDE
"I win again," Gilead announced gleefully. "Ante up." He grabbed the cards and manipulated them:
Baldwin counted and said, "You're too smart for me. Gimme the cards." He produced another ten-bit piece and dealt again:
OUTXX "I should have cut the cards," Gilead complained, pushing the money over. "Let's double the bets." Baldwin grunted and Gilead dealt again:
XGAOL "I broke your luck," Baldwin gloated. "We'll double it again?"
XJAIL The deal shifted:
XXNEW AGEXX XHOTL
As he stacked the cards again Gilead considered these new factors. He was prepared to believe that he was hidden somewhere in the New Age Hotel; in fact the counterproposition that his opponents had permitted two ordinary cops to take him away to a normal city jail was most unlikely unless they had the jail as fully under control as they quite evidently had the hotel. Nevertheless the point was not proven. As for Baldwin, he might be on Gilead's side; more probably he was planted as an agent provocateur or he might be working for himself.
The permutations added up to six situations, only one of which made it desirable to accept Baldwin's offer for help in a Jail break said situation being the least likely of the six.
Nevertheless, though he considered Baldwin a liar, net, he tentatively decided to accept. A static situation brought him no advantage; a dynamic situation any dynamic situation he might turn to his advantage. But more data were needed. "These cards are sticky as candy," he complained. "You letting your money ride?" "Suits." Gilead dealt again:
XXXXX WHYXX AMXXX XXXXI XHERE "You have the damnedest luck," Baldwin commented:
FILMS ESCAP BFOREXUXXXKRACK
Gilead swept up the cards, was about to "shuffle," when Baldwin said, "Oh oh, school's out." Footsteps could be heard in the passage. "Good luck, boy," Baldwin added.
Baldwin knew about the films, but had not used any of the dozen ways to identify himself as part of Gilead's own organization. Therefore he was planted by the opposition, or he was a third factor.
More important, the fact that Baldwin knew about the films proved his assertion that this was not a jail. It followed with bitter certainty that he, Gilead. stood no computable chance of getting out alive. The footsteps approaching the cell could be ticking off the last seconds of his life.
He knew now that he should have found means to report the destination of the films before going to the New Age. But Humpty Dumpty was off the wall, entropy always increases but the films must be delivered.
The footsteps were quite close.
Baldwin might get out alive.
But who was Baldwin?
All the while he was "shuffling" the cards. The action was not final; he had only to give them one true shuffle to destroy the message being set up in them. A spider settled from the ceiling, landed on the other man's hand. Baldwin, instead of knocking it off and crushing it, most carefully reached his arm out toward the wall and encouraged it to lower itself to the floor. "Better stay out of the way, shorty," he said gently, "or one of the big boys is likely to step on you."
The incident, small as it was, determined Gilead's decision and with it, the fate of a planet. He stood up and handed the stacked deck to Baldwin. "I owe you exactly ten-sixty," he said carefully. "Be sure to remember it I'll see who our visitors are." The footsteps had stopped outside the cell door.
There were two of then, dressed neither as police nor as guards; the masquerade was over. One stood well back, covering the maneuver with a Markheim, the other unlocked the door. "Back against the wall, Fatso," he ordered. "Gilead, out you come. And take it easy, or. after we freeze you, I'll knock out your teeth just for fun."
Baldwin shuffled back against the wall; Gilead came out slowly. He watched for any opening but the leader backed away from him without once getting between him and the man with the Markheim. "Ahead of us and take it slow," he was ordered. He complied, helpless under the precautions, unable to run, unable to fight.
Baldwin went back to the bench when they had gone. He dealt out the cards as if playing solitaire, swept them up again, and continued to deal himself solitaire hands. Presently he "shuffled" the cards back to the exact order Gilead had left them in and pocketed them.
The message had read; XTELLXFBSXPOBOXD EBTXXXCHI.
His two guards marched Gilead into a room and locked the door behind him, leaving themselves outside. He found himself in a large window overlooking the city and a reach of the river; balancing it on the left hung a solid portraying a lunar landscape in convincing color and depth. In front of him was a rich but not ostentatious executive desk.
The lower part of his mind took in these details; his attention could be centered only on the person who sat at that desk. She was old but not senile, frail but not helpless. Her eyes were very much alive, her expression serene. Her translucent, well-groomed hands were busy with a frame of embroidery.
On the desk in front of her were two pneumo mailing tubes, a pair of slippers, and some tattered, soiled remnants of cloth and plastic.
She looked up. "How do you do. Captain Gilead?" she said in a thin, sweet soprano suitable for singing hymns.
Gilead bowed. "Well, thank you and you, Mrs. Keithley?"
"You know me, I see."
"Madame would be famous if only for her charities."
"You are kind. Captain, I will not waste your time. I had hoped that we could release you without fuss, but " She indicated the two tubes in front of her. " you can see for yourself that we must deal with you further."
"Come, now. Captain. You mailed three tubes. These two are only dummies, and the third did not reach its apparent destination. It is possible that it was badly addressed and has been rejected by the sorting machines. If so, we shall have it in due course. But it seems much more likely that you found some way to change its address likely to the point of pragmatic certainty."
"Or possibly I corrupted your servant."
She shook her head slightly. "We examined him quite thoroughly before "
"Please, Captain, let's not change the subject. I must know where you sent that other tube. You cannot be hypnotized by ordinary means; you have an acquired immunity to hypnotic drugs. Your tolerance for pain extends beyond the threshold of unconsciousness. All of these things have already been proved, else you would not be in the job you are in; I shall not put either of us to the inconvenience of proving them again. Yet I must have that tube. What is your price?"
"You assume that I have a price."
She smiled. "If the old saw has any exceptions, history does not record themBe reasonable, Captain. Despite your admitted immunity to ordinary forms of examination, there are ways of breaking down of changing a man's character so that he becomes really quite pliant under examination . ways that we learned from the commissarsBut those ways take time and a woman my age has no time to waste-"
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As he stacked the cards again Gilead considered these new factors. He was prepared to believe that he was hidden somewhere in the New Age Hotel; in fact the counterproposition that his opponents had permitted two ordinary cops to take him away to a normal city jail was most unlikely unless they had the jail as fully under control as they quite evidently had the hotel. Nevertheless the point was not proven. As for Baldwin, he might be on Gilead's side; more probably he was planted as an agent provocateur or he might be working for himself.
Emily's close bonds with her friends Navin, Trellis, and Vigo are tested as they confront the dangers and sacrifices demanded by their quest. Each character undergoes personal growth and must make difficult choices in order to support and protect one another. The seventh book in the Amulet series seamlessly blends themes of adventure, loyalty, and self-discovery. Through its vibrant illustrations and imaginative world-building, it captivates readers of all ages. As Emily embraces her powers and confronts new challenges, she learns important lessons about bravery, trust, and the true meaning of heroism. In conclusion, "Firelight" is a pivotal installment in the Amulet series that propels the story forward and explores the growth and development of its characters. With its blend of action, emotion, and fantastical elements, it captures the imaginations of readers and leaves them eagerly anticipating the next chapter in Emily's journey..
Reviews for "An Action-Packed Adventure in the Seventh Book of the Amulet Series"
1. Jane - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the seventh book in the Amulet series. The story felt disjointed and confusing, with too many new characters being introduced without proper development. The pacing was also off, with slow and dragging sections followed by sudden and rushed plot points. Overall, it felt like a filler book that didn't add much to the overall arc of the series. Hopefully, the next book will get back on track and provide a more engaging and cohesive storyline.
2. Mark - 1 star - I found the seventh book in the Amulet series to be incredibly underwhelming. The characters' motivations were unclear and their actions often felt forced and out of character. The plot seemed to meander aimlessly with no clear direction, and by the end, I was left feeling unfulfilled and frustrated. The artwork, which is usually a highlight of the series, also seemed lackluster and uninspired in this installment. Overall, it failed to capture the magic and excitement that I had previously come to love about the Amulet series.
3. Sarah - 2 stars - The seventh book in the Amulet series did not live up to my expectations. The story felt convoluted and hard to follow, with too many subplots and unnecessary twists. The pacing was uneven, with long stretches of mundane exposition followed by brief moments of action that lacked impact. Additionally, the character development took a backseat in this book, with little growth or depth given to the main characters. I found myself struggling to stay engaged and invested in the story. Overall, it left me feeling disappointed and unsure if I want to continue with the series.