In 2027, the Great Disruption shook the world. An unexplained solar storm struck the earth, shifting it four degrees south on its axis. Everything went dark. Humanity was on the verge of despair. Then a man named Camden Ford discovered a set of ancient books called the Chronicles of Satraya.

Thirty years later, the world is a different place. Thanks to the teachings of the Chronicles, hope has been restored, cities rebuilt, technology advanced. The books also have a different owner: Logan Cutler, who inherited them when Camden mysteriously disappeared. But when Logan auctions off the books to pay his debts, they fall into the wrong hands. The Reges Hominum, a clandestine group that once ruled history from the shadows, is launching a worldwide conspiracy to regain control.

Soon Logan realizes he’s made a terrible mistake. With the help of special agent Valerie Perrot and the wisdom of the Chronicles as his guide, he embarks on an epic quest to get the books back before it’s too late.

Abounding with questions about humanity’s secret past and its unknown future, Journey into the Flame will not only take you to the start of an incredible new world, it will also take you deep into the greater mysteries of the self.

“A bold and exciting odyssey that not only entertains, but also asks every reader to question the greater purpose of their own existence and the world around them. Journey into the Flame is a modern myth."

-- Gotham Chopra, author of Walking Wisdom

“Well written, exciting mystery/suspense plot that will keep your attention. I lost count how many times I said “Just one more chapter…” only to keep reading. I really enjoyed reading this book. The plot was handled quite well and the flow was just right.”   Full Text

-- Books Books Books, November 26, 2013

“A futuristic Da Vinci Code mixed with bits of Brave New World and a big scoop of deep spiritual wisdom.... This mystical thriller is thought-provoking and satisfying."

-- Arielle Ford, author of Wabi-Sabi-Love

“An imaginative story filled with intrigue, suspense, and deep wisdom, all set in a post-apocalyptic world where the stakes couldn't be higher."

-- Félix Palma, New York Times bestselling author of The Map of Time

“A ripping yarn! A clever and intricate spin on the post-apocalyptic theme that is so popular.   This stands head and shoulders above the crowd.” Full Text

-- Cayacosta Review, October 29, 2013

“multi-dimensional main characters.”  Full Text

-- Fresh Fiction, December 1, 2013

In 2030, after the Great Disruption brought humanity to the brink of a second dark age, The Chronicles of Satraya were discovered, restoring hope in the world. But the secret powers in their pages remained largely unknown.

There were some, however, who undertood them. The Reges Hominum, the Kings of Men, a clandestine group influencing history from the shadows, sought to use their hidden gifts to regain world control. But their plans were foiled by an unlikely group: Alain Perrot, an eccentric old man and former member of the Council of Satraya; his daughter, Senior Agent Valerie Perrot; and Logan Ford, a young art restorer who discovered he was the son of one of the Chronicles' original finders, long since murdered when he tried to protect the books.

Soon after Logan makes a startling discovery at the ancient pyramid city of Teotihuacan, seemingly unrelated global events pull Logan and his allies into another contest with enemies determined to bring down a rising world. The earth's still-recovering energy supply is put at risk. Illnesses spread. Earthquakes without epicenters shatter the globe. And the few clues Logan has to stop the catastrophe come from the discoveries of legendary inventor Nikola Tesla, and a mirror that reveals much more than a person's reflection.

With T.R. Williams's trademerk excitement, mystery, magic, and wisdom, the second book in the Rising World trilogy ensures that you will never look at your reflection the same way again.

Following Journey into the Flame — "a spiritual adventure of the first order" (New York Times bestselling author Félix Palma) — comes the second book in a post-apocalyptic trilogy about a set of ancient books that holds the key to humanity's survival."

“A bold and exciting odyssey that not only entertains, but also asks every reader to question the greater purpose of their own existence and the world around them. Journey into the Flame is a modern myth."

-- Gotham Chopra, author of Walking Wisdom

“Well written, exciting mystery/suspense plot that will keep your attention. I lost count how many times I said “Just one more chapter…” only to keep reading. I really enjoyed reading this book. The plot was handled quite well and the flow was just right.”   Full Text

-- Books Books Books, November 26, 2013

“A futuristic Da Vinci Code mixed with bits of Brave New World and a big scoop of deep spiritual wisdom.... This mystical thriller is thought-provoking and satisfying."

-- Arielle Ford, author of Wabi-Sabi-Love

“An imaginative story filled with intrigue, suspense, and deep wisdom, all set in a post-apocalyptic world where the stakes couldn't be higher."

-- Félix Palma, New York Times bestselling author of The Map of Time

“A ripping yarn! A clever and intricate spin on the post-apocalyptic theme that is so popular.   This stands head and shoulders above the crowd.” Full Text

-- Cayacosta Review, October 29, 2013

“multi-dimensional main characters.”  Full Text

-- Fresh Fiction, December 1, 2013