The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is the second book in The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. It continues the story of Katniss Everdeen and the nation of Panem, where the totalitarian Capitol punishes rebellious districts by forcing them to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death. The book focuses on Katniss as she becomes a symbol of rebellion against the Capitol and must face increased dangers in a new edition of the Hunger Games.