Spiders of Fire — Warren Bluhm

The annual Astor City Philanthropists' Ball was going swimmingly until the giant spider spit flame and set everything on fire. When the city is threatened by unexpected things like giant spiders, they turn to Myke Phoenix. With the help of local scientists who just happen to be arachnologists, Myke races to stop the eight-legged monster before it can burn down the city or have baby spiders. Book 7 in the ongoing series of Myke Phoenix Novelettes superhero adventures.