The Wheel of Fire

Babylon 5: Nonfiction books

by Jane Killick

A comprehensive episode-by-episode guide to the fifth climactic season of Babylon 5!

As the action surrounding Babylon 5 reaches the boiling point, Babylon 5: The Wheel of Fire sums up the last stunning season of the history-making series that started it all, thus setting the stage for the exciting B5 offshoot, Crusade. Episode by episode, Jane Killick offers a breathtaking look back at all the action, plot twists, and life-altering events that set the stage for the future of the Babylon 5 universe: Byron and his rogue telepaths' demand for a homeworld; Elizabeth Lochley's assignment as captain of Babylon 5; Sheridan's inauguration as president of the uneasy Interstellar Alliance; G'Kar's unwilling ascension to the role of messiah; and clandestine political intrigue on Centauri Prime.

Veteran viewers or first-time fans, relive the adventure--or find out what you've been missing--with the complete companions to Babylon 5!

Genres: Babylon 5, Nonfiction, Tv, Media Tie In, Science Fiction Fantasy

200 pages, Paperback

Published March 16, 1999

Reviews

[Bill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've spent the last eight months watching Babylon 5 again, and Jane Killick's guides to the series have kept me company. An excellent science fiction series and a great set of books to go with it.

[Daniel Kukwa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is easily the most interesting of the behind-the-scenes books, because it provides the most concise and informative description of the major changes that were necessitated by the move to the TNT network, particularly the shortened production schedule. Although it doesn't tell the entire story (such as the controversy surrounding Claudia Christian's departure from the main cast), it's a solid piece of history about B5's unique concluding season.

[Jennifer Baratta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hey Jane Killick did you do A book on Crusade? This book had all the feels.

[Dark-Draco · Rating 4 out of 5]

The last of the episode guides gives a fascinating insight into just how close Babylon 5 came to being cancelled. The last series could then be fleshed out and the character's stories rounded off. However, on a personal note about the series, I thought the Telepath story line never really worked as it was supposed to be building up to a 'war' (that was mentioned several times), but never really seemed contentious enough. Still, the actual book was good and I enjoyed reading it alongside watching the series again.