About the book: 2023 / "Paper and Fire" is the second book in the world-famous fantasy series "The Great Library" by Rachel Kane. A sequel to Ink and Bones, the Great Library of Alexandria governs cities around the world and controls access to knowledge in the name of the greater good. But Jess Brightwell realizes what terrible secrets are hidden in the Library, for which books are more important than human life. After he became a soldier in the Library's elite squad, Jess's life changed. His beloved Morgan is locked in the Iron Tower, and his best friend Thomas is dead. By chance, Jess learns that Thomas may be alive. To find and save him, Jess will have to make difficult choices between his family, new friends and the Library, which is ready to sacrifice anything for complete control of the world..