Catching Fire

Catching Fire is the second book in the young adult science-fiction trilogy The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. It was recently released on September 1, 2009 in hardcover.

Characters

 * Katniss Everdeen - District 12 winner of the previous Hunger Games is the story's narrator and heroine


 * Peeta Mellark - Katniss' co-tribute from District 12


 * Finnick Odair - A tribute from District 4, Finnick is full of humor


 * Cinna - Katniss's stylist from the Hunger Games


 * Johanna Mason - A tribute from District 7, Johanna is one of the fiercest tributes


 * Primrose Everdeen - Katniss Everdeen's younger sister, a healer


 * Haymitch Abernathy - District 12's Hunger Game drunk mentor

Summary


Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark both survived the Hunger Games. Both returned home wanting and expecting a somewhat peaceful future. But the Capitol wants revenge.

When rumors of a rebellion that she started reach Katniss's ears, everything changes. Now, as Peeta and Katniss are forced to visit the districts on a Victory Tour, everything can and might go wrong- If Katniss and Peeta can't pull off their love act, then everything they've worked for will be gone.

Part 1

 * "The Spark"

Part 2

 * "The Quell"

Part 3

 * "The Enemy"

Series
Catching Fire is the second book of The Hunger Games trilogy. It is preceded by The Hunger Games and followed by the third and final book in the series, Mockingjay, set to be released on August 24, 2010. The trilogy follows Katniss Everdeen and her friend Peeta Mellark as they try to survive in and out of the deadly Hunger Games as the rebellion arises.