Legend of Fire, The – #2 Ladd Family Series

Josh Ladd’s father is kidnapped after Josh inadvertently video tapes a fugitive crime boss. In frantic efforts to find and rescue their father, Josh and his sister race an erupting Hawaiian volcano while a massive lava flow threatens the building where Mr. Ladd is bound and helpless.

Chapter 12 – When All Hope is Gone
Josh felt the earth quiver again. “Another earthquake!” He automatically reached out to the splintery walls to steady himself. Glancing up fearfully, he heard the ancient structure groan and creak. Pieces of wooden support beams fell, probably weakened by termites, which were everywhere in the islands. “This whole thing’s going to fall down on us,” Tiffany warned. “Dad’s got to be in here somewhere,” he called back, regaining his balance after the earth tremor. “Keep looking!” “No!” Tiffany called, pointing. “The far end of the building’s on fire! Let’s get out of here!”