![]() ![]() It’s been a few weeks since I gave up reading Trial By Fire after trudging through the first quarter of the novel. Given their interest in labor laws, it’s a wonder these unknowable aliens don’t start chatting about Trade Unionism and whether Marxism is truly dead. ![]() Labor costs were cheap and local environmental restrictions-what few there were-were easily waived.” It is close to the equator and its mountainous spine was a natural support for the mass driver’s long, high-angle, electromagnetic launch tube. It sits astride or near several major shipping routes, including the singularly important Strait of Malacca. ![]() Besides, the island of Java was a logical location. “Our sources indicate that the mass driver was an attempt to economically strengthen the nation, to foster foreign trade and investment, and to thereby assuage the general dissatisfaction that fueled the various insurgencies. Just to set the scene, two alien races are discussing Earth’s defensive capabilities: ![]() The following is the point where I threw in the towel. This book, like the first, follows the rollicking adventures of space diplomat Caine Riordan. Trial By Fire is the sequel to the Nebula nominated and national bestseller Fire By Fire. ![]()
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