They thought the bus would never make it out.
On November 8, 2018, the deadliest wildfire in California's history ripped through the town of Paradise. In minutes, entire neighborhoods were swallowed by flames. Roads turned into death traps. Families fled with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
And in the middle of it all, a battered yellow school bus carried twenty-two children, a teacher, and a driver who refused to stop.
The Lost Bus: 22 Souls Through the Fire is the untold true story of that impossible ride. Told in a cinematic narrative style, this book plunges you into the heart of the inferno - the choking smoke, the blistering heat, the panic in every breath. Through raw survivor voices, official reports, and vivid storytelling, you'll witness not only the terror of the Camp Fire, but also the fragile moments of courage, prayer, and sheer will that kept the wheels turning when all hope seemed gone.
This isn't just a book about disaster. It's about the choices that define us when there's nowhere left to run. It's about ordinary people asked to do the impossible. And it's about the twenty-two souls who lived to tell the tale.
If you were moved by Five Days at Memorial or Firestorm, you will not forget The Lost Bus. It's a survival thriller that's true, human, and unforgettable.
Don't just read about history - experience it. Order your copy of The Lost Bus today and step inside the ride that should have ended in ashes.