Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, Book 2)

2009

The second book in the bestselling 'Hunger Games' trilogy, 'Catching Fire' picks up where its predecessor left off, with Katniss and Peeta now safe in their district after bravely defeating the Capitol's Hunger Games. But life post-games isn't as rosy as they imagined, rumors of rebellion are spreading as the people rise up against the Capitol's oppression. In a desperate attempt to quell the growing resistance, the President forces Katniss and Peeta back into the arena for a special edition of the Games. Fighting not just for their lives but for the very soul of their nation, Katniss must now grapple with the horrors she faced in the previous games while also fighting for the future of her country. With twists at every turn, 'Catching Fire' takes readers on a thrilling, rollercoaster ride through a dystopian universe where the fight for survival is paramount and the price for defiance could be too high for even Katniss to pay.