Into the Cold Fire (2000) (edit title/settings)

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• Serena Killingsworth: The narrator of this book. Has the power of telepathy. Her bestfriend is Jimena.
• Jimena Castillo: Serena's best friend. Has the power of premonition. Is rough around the edges but a very good friend.
• Vanessa Cleveland: The steriotypical blonde L.A. girl. Has the ability to expand her molecules and become invisible. Is dating Michael Saratoga. Her best friend is Catty.
• Catty Turner: Sort of artsy. Has the power to go back in time. Is adopted. Her best friend is Vanessa.
• Maggie Craven: An elderly teacher-esque woman who mentors the girls in their powers and tries to steer them in the right direction.
• Stanton: A Follower of the Atrox. He trapped Vanessa in one of his childhood memories and because she attempted to save the younger version of himself he can never hurt her.
• Zahi: A mysterious French guy who has just transferred to La Brea High and has a crush on Serena.

Quotes edit see section history

• “Foeda dea. Ugly goddess.”

  Serena Killingsworth

• “Lecta or Lectus means 'chosen one'.”

  Maggie Craven

• “Caprimulgus! Milker of goats!”

  Stanton

• “Two together have better odds.”

  Serena Killingsworth

• “Everyone must travel through the dark in order to reach the light.”

  'Hekate'

• “Id quod factum est, infectum esse potest. What has been done can be undone!”

  Serena Killingsworth

Setting & Locations edit see section history

• Los Angeles
• La Brea High School
• Planet Bang
• Morgan

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Glossary edit see section history

• Foeda dea.: Latin. It means 'Ugly goddess.'
• Lecta or Lectus: Latin. It means 'chosen one'
• Caprimulgus!: Latin. It means 'Milker of goats!'
• Caper!: Latin. It means 'He-goat!' It also means 'odor of the armpits!'
• Id quod factum est, infectum esse potest.: Latin. It means 'What has been done can be undone!'
• Sin duda: Spanish. It means 'without doubt'
• Tienes mocos.: Spanish. It means 'You snot'
• Yo tambien: Spanish. It means 'you also'
• Con tu hermano: Spanish. It means 'your brother'
• Hay que ser muy desinhibida para esto: Spanish. It means 'Be very uninhibited for this'
• Con mas sensualidad: Spanish. It means 'With more sensuality'
• Chicas: Spanish. It means 'Girls'
• No seas pesada.: Spanish. It means 'Don't be a pain in a butt'
• Payaso/Payasa: Spanish. It means 'clown'
• Mira: Spanish. It means 'sight' (noun) It can also mean 'intention or watchtower'
• Rata: Spanish. It means 'rat'
• Bruja: Spanish. It means 'witch'
• Tonta: Spanish. It means 'Silly'
• De veras.: Spanish. It means 'really'
• No seas tonta: Spanish. It means 'Do not be silly'
• Peligroso: Spanish. It means 'dangerous'
• Abuelita: Spanish. It means 'Granny'
• Viejecita: Spanish. It means 'Old lady'

Series & Lists edit see section history

Preceded by Goddess of the Night, and followed by Night Shade.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

1. Lynne Ewing (Author)

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