The Burning World

A Learning Experience #8

by Christopher G. Nuttall

The Belosi saved the human race. Now, we’re going to return the favour.

Fifty years ago, a human covert operations team – The Firelighters – raided Belosi, a world held in bondage by the alien Tichck, and rescued thousands of Belosi from slavery, taking them into space to form the core of a future liberation force. Since then, a cloud of secrecy has descended over Belos, with no word of the fate of the trapped Belosi allowed to escape the system. Now, with the Tokomak War over and the Galactics in disarray, the Solar Union intends to honour its promises to the exiled Belosi, by supporting their fleet in a bid to reclaim their stolen homeworld.

But the Tichck have plans of their own, and with the former masters of the universe no longer a threat, they can finally make their own play for supreme power.

The first war is over. The second is about to begin.

Genres: Science Fiction

392 pages, Paperback

Published December 10, 2024

Reviews

[Per Gunnar]

It has been a while since I read a book from Christopher Nuttall. He is quite high on my list of favorite authors but he also have a list of very long running book series and I guess a certain fatigue has set in as always when a series goes on for (too) long.

This series I have liked very much except for the last book which “only” got a three star rating from me.

This book puts the series back on track though.

It is the same good writing as in all of this authors books (even the ones I do not like for various other reasons).

Nice characters, a well developed story, good action and plausible science fiction, military tactics and world building in general.

Having said that I still liked this series more in the beginning when they were more sticking it to the useless, incompetent and corrupt nations and politicians of Earth.

Now the series have evolved into what is more a regular military science fiction and space opera.

This book appears to start a new story arc in the universe of the series. The Solar Union won the first war against the Tokamaks and the Galactics.

But the Tokamaks where mere pawns in the galactic game of chess and it is time for the second war for survival for the Solar Union.

This book tells the story of how the Solar Union prepares the stage for that, and the first shots are fired.

Unfortunately, despite the premise in the first books, where the humans that broke of from Earth set out to create a nation devoid of big governments and dumbass politicians, these vermin always find a way to infiltrate and ruin things. I really hope that the author contains that crap.

Otherwise, a very enjoyable book.

[Reader]

The Belosi saved the human race. Now, we're going to return the favour. Fifty years ago, a human covert operations team – The Firelighters – raided Belosi, a world held in bondage by the alien Tichck, and rescued thousands of Belosi from slavery, taking them into space to form the core of a future liberation force. Since then, a cloud of secrecy has descended over Belos, with no word of the fate of the trapped Belosi allowed to escape the system. Now, with the Tokomak War over and the Galactics in disarray, the Solar Union intends to honour its promises to the exiled Belosi, by supporting their fleet in a bid to reclaim their stolen homeworld. But the Tichck have plans of their own, and with the former masters of the universe no longer a threat, they can finally make their own play for supreme power. The first war is over. The second is about to begin.

[Cynthia Slaughter]

The Belosi fight to reclaim their world

The Belosi have made great strides and want to reclaim their home world before the environmental change is complete. They request the aid of the Solar Union and they want to help but after the recent war they are hard pressed to find the resources. The Solar Union can't afford a war with a second Galactic.

[Reno L]

As always a great read, Heard to put down. Nuttall writes telling stories with fully developed chara

Nuttall developes his characters so completely that you feel like you are family. This is a wonderful continuation of this series.

[Tim]

Starts slow, but worth the read

Nutall does it again. He starts this book with a great deal of character development and background, but suddenly you find yourself unable to put the book down as pulse pounding action keeps you on the edge of your seat.

[Jared McIntyre]

excellent addition

It’s been a few years but the Belosi are going home in force. A wonderful addition to the ALE universe. A great read I recommend for a good Saturday morning read.

[Beth Hornick]

Never Disappointed!! Buy this book!!

Nuttall has usurped David Weber's spot as my #1 favorite author. Great writing that flows smoothly through the plot and storyline. Immersive work of Sci-fi.

[Terrence P. Cescon]

Worth it and fun. Recommend this book. Whole series is good.

Fun and well written. Lots of action. Well worth reading. I really like this author. The series is great. The price is great.

[Robert Miller]

Good

As always good read and I'll be awaiting the next addition, book 9. Christopher Nuttall is a very good writer.

[Damon Ward]

Christopher Nuttall is one of the better writers out there.
If you like Sci-fi and or fantasy, you will like Nuttalls work.
Give him a try on one of his many different series.

[linda ann colburn]

Great read

[Dragos Macelaru]

Good fun

Enjoyable sideline story, I hope that both this sideline and the main storyline will be continued. I definitely plan to follow this series.

[Jay]

Excellent strategy

Excellent naval space battle strategy with lots of nail biting during and between battles. Awesome! Keep them coming can't wait for the next book.

[Akemi Kuronuma]

Consistently writes with insight and good storytelling

A must read if you have started the series already. If no just start lean back with a good cup of something and dig in