The Firesteel

A historical fantasy and love story, based in myth and blurred by memory. 1st Place Winner for Literary Fiction from Writer's Digest, 2015.

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"They don't make them like they used to, Kit's right about that..."

In the Arizona desert, Natt Raymer plays host to his young niece, Macy. When she finds a Polaroid of a mysterious woman, he reveals that he once gained and lost the love of an ancient, powerful oracle.

He tells Macy how it happened: between the columns of Ancient Greece, under the canopy of the Amazon, dodging fire in war-torn Britain. As Natt reckons with their past, he wonders if there's hope for a future.

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Some quotes from readers:

"A light yet enchanting read with fully rendered worlds and memorable characters...The snappy dialogue paints a nice contrast against the lush and atmospheric depictions of Ancient Greece, Amazonian rainforests, and Arizona wilderness...a modern love story, befitting of an age where romance is met with cynicism and could benefit from a touch of magic."

"A story within a story, abounding in magical realism and radiant settings. Huang successfully takes modern characters...and tells their love story in all the locations that capture the imagination."

"To put it simply, this book floors me...constantly shedding light on the changing dynamic between two old souls who seem to have a hard time catching each other at the right moment...If you're looking for a book that talks about and encapsulates the feeling you have when you know you love someone but just can't find the words to tell them, read this book...Huang has crafted a brilliant story on the nature of love, longing and the concept of forever. Take the other book you were going to read and put it down."