First in the trilogy, Children Of The Furnace was a finalist in two categories of the New Zealand Book Awards 2019.

"There is a stunning musicality in the language of this dark, compelling YA novel set post-climate change catastrophe.
​NZ Book Awards, best first novel category.                                         

“Dystopian fiction at its very best. The last 100 pages are totally heart stopping. A momentous read that you will never forget.”   
-Bob’s Books Blog
“Relationships between characters are complicated and engrossing and the characters themselves are layered and fascinating. A great read and I can’t wait to get my hands on the sequel.”  
- The Sapling
"Amazing. Vivid and fascinating… nuanced and complex. An engrossing novel that changes the way you see the world."  -Caitlin Lyle Farley, Readers' Favorite, 5 star review