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Carerra #8
Days of Burning, Days of Wrath
A NEW NOVEL IN TOM KRATMAN'S HARD-HITTING MILITARY SF CARRERA SERIES
When Patricio Carrera’s family was murdered by Salafist terrorists aided and abetted by the fleet of alien Earth, the only restraint on his ruthlessness and ambition was also removed. Now, after decades of war and preparation for war in his adopted homeland of Balboa, the last of the Tauran Union Expeditionary Force collapses and is herded into prison camps and ships, where their re-education commences.
An Islamic rebellion explodes inside the Tauran Union, bringing the governments and the bureaucracies to their knees . . . except when they’re hauled up by their necks on lampposts. In neighboring Santa Josefina, the Taurans’ Task Force Jesuit is pinned into one small corner of the country, helplessly awaiting destruction. At sea, the Balboan classis and the remaining fleet of the Zhong Hegemony battle for the supply lines that keep the invading Zhong Army in Balboa alive, while the legions, now rid of the Taurans, redeploy against the Zhong, vengeance and massacre in their hearts and minds. And finally, Hamilcar Carrera, Patricio’s young son, stands poised on the bridge of a clandestine assault transport, ready to obliterate the last enemy base on his planet, even as a small ship is poised to remove the alien interstellar fleet overhead.
About the Carrera series:
“[I]nterplanetary warfare with . . . [a] visceral story of bravery and sacrifice . . . fans of the military SF of John Ringo and David Weber should enjoy this SF action adventure.”—Library Journal
“Kratman's dystopia is a brisk page turner full of startling twists . . . [Kratman is] a professional military man . . . up to speed on military and geopolitical conceits.”—Best-selling author of America Alone Mark Steyn on Tom Kratman’s uncompromising military SF thriller Caliphate
“Kratman raises disquieting questions on what it might take to win the war on terror . . . realistic action sequences, strong characterizations, and thoughts on the philosophy of war.”—Publishers Weekly
About Tom Kratman:
"[Baen publisher] Toni [Weisskopf] and I disagree about everything except about how good his books are."—John Birmingham
Carerra Series:
A Desert Called Peace
Carnifex
The Lotus Eaters
The Amazon Legion
Come and Take Them
The Rods and the Axe
A Pillar of Fire by Night
When Patricio Carrera’s family was murdered by Salafist terrorists aided and abetted by the fleet of alien Earth, the only restraint on his ruthlessness and ambition was also removed. Now, after decades of war and preparation for war in his adopted homeland of Balboa, the last of the Tauran Union Expeditionary Force collapses and is herded into prison camps and ships, where their re-education commences.
An Islamic rebellion explodes inside the Tauran Union, bringing the governments and the bureaucracies to their knees . . . except when they’re hauled up by their necks on lampposts. In neighboring Santa Josefina, the Taurans’ Task Force Jesuit is pinned into one small corner of the country, helplessly awaiting destruction. At sea, the Balboan classis and the remaining fleet of the Zhong Hegemony battle for the supply lines that keep the invading Zhong Army in Balboa alive, while the legions, now rid of the Taurans, redeploy against the Zhong, vengeance and massacre in their hearts and minds. And finally, Hamilcar Carrera, Patricio’s young son, stands poised on the bridge of a clandestine assault transport, ready to obliterate the last enemy base on his planet, even as a small ship is poised to remove the alien interstellar fleet overhead.
About the Carrera series:
“[I]nterplanetary warfare with . . . [a] visceral story of bravery and sacrifice . . . fans of the military SF of John Ringo and David Weber should enjoy this SF action adventure.”—Library Journal
“Kratman's dystopia is a brisk page turner full of startling twists . . . [Kratman is] a professional military man . . . up to speed on military and geopolitical conceits.”—Best-selling author of America Alone Mark Steyn on Tom Kratman’s uncompromising military SF thriller Caliphate
“Kratman raises disquieting questions on what it might take to win the war on terror . . . realistic action sequences, strong characterizations, and thoughts on the philosophy of war.”—Publishers Weekly
About Tom Kratman:
"[Baen publisher] Toni [Weisskopf] and I disagree about everything except about how good his books are."—John Birmingham
Carerra Series:
A Desert Called Peace
Carnifex
The Lotus Eaters
The Amazon Legion
Come and Take Them
The Rods and the Axe
A Pillar of Fire by Night
400 pages, Hardcover
Published August 4, 2020
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December 9, 2024
Brilliant
I have enjoyed this whole series now. To be quite honest, it must be the best I have ever read. Considering I am nearing 40 and have been an avid reader since age 8, when I first picked up The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas and just could not stop, that is saying something.
As a man from this world's version of the Tauran Union, as a soldier and as a deep thinker, I love these books wholeheartedly. Truly this is the world as it is, and what must be done.
Death to the kosmos!
I have enjoyed this whole series now. To be quite honest, it must be the best I have ever read. Considering I am nearing 40 and have been an avid reader since age 8, when I first picked up The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas and just could not stop, that is saying something.
As a man from this world's version of the Tauran Union, as a soldier and as a deep thinker, I love these books wholeheartedly. Truly this is the world as it is, and what must be done.
Death to the kosmos!
May 7, 2020
I read the electronic Advance Reader Copy (eARC) available on Baen's websote. The book itself will come out in August 2020. Great continuation of the series that started with A Desert Called Peace.
Drama, tragedy, comedy, glorious failures and miraculous successes, it covers the whole range of human expression. War always does. The only thing I will add is that the epilogue was laugh out loud funny. I tried to read it slowly but was too damned good. Finished less than 12 hours after purchase.
Drama, tragedy, comedy, glorious failures and miraculous successes, it covers the whole range of human expression. War always does. The only thing I will add is that the epilogue was laugh out loud funny. I tried to read it slowly but was too damned good. Finished less than 12 hours after purchase.
August 7, 2020
Come on man.
Are you trying to out do Ringo? Where is the end? I really enjoyed this series, it was worth having to go back and re-read books six and seven to get caught back up with the story. But, damn it man, I at least wanted something like the end of Watch on the Rhine. When are the Earthpigs getting theirs? I haven't yet read one of Tom Kratman's book that I didn't thoroughly enjoy, and most of the time re-read because he is that good of a storyteller. Thank you, sir.
Are you trying to out do Ringo? Where is the end? I really enjoyed this series, it was worth having to go back and re-read books six and seven to get caught back up with the story. But, damn it man, I at least wanted something like the end of Watch on the Rhine. When are the Earthpigs getting theirs? I haven't yet read one of Tom Kratman's book that I didn't thoroughly enjoy, and most of the time re-read because he is that good of a storyteller. Thank you, sir.
January 31, 2021
dedicated reader
i have read all of the carrera series. humans have devoted themselves to perfecting war. all knowledge old or new is eventually directed to this end. once knowledge reaches a critical level the civilization embodied by it will self destruct. as long as good and evil balance each other life goes on. when either takes full control itis game over.
i have read all of the carrera series. humans have devoted themselves to perfecting war. all knowledge old or new is eventually directed to this end. once knowledge reaches a critical level the civilization embodied by it will self destruct. as long as good and evil balance each other life goes on. when either takes full control itis game over.
September 9, 2022
There was a several year gap between the prior book and this final (?) chapter in the Carerra Series. I would have liked a cleaner ending but Kratman left enough room for another sequel. It wasn't the best in the Series, but it also wasn't the worst. Overall, it was still a good investment of my reading time.
August 7, 2020
Another Excellent Story!!
Kratman writes a well considered tale with a mix of intrigue, tactics, strategy and character development. It truly does look at deeper meanings and it entertains.
I am already looking forward to more of his outstanding work.
Kratman writes a well considered tale with a mix of intrigue, tactics, strategy and character development. It truly does look at deeper meanings and it entertains.
I am already looking forward to more of his outstanding work.
August 10, 2020
Mixed emotions
Kind of sad to have finished it. But while the "main story" is wrapped up, there is still room in the Carreraverse for storytelling. I can't mention loose ends without spoilers, so.... Maybe there's another anthology soon? I can hope. :)
Kind of sad to have finished it. But while the "main story" is wrapped up, there is still room in the Carreraverse for storytelling. I can't mention loose ends without spoilers, so.... Maybe there's another anthology soon? I can hope. :)
August 12, 2020
Kratman at his best!
Carrera continues. Great read, militarily accurate. Characters are strong but believable. I have enjoyed the series and hope the next one concentrates on the next Alexander! Thank you Mr Kratman. Bravo Zulu
Carrera continues. Great read, militarily accurate. Characters are strong but believable. I have enjoyed the series and hope the next one concentrates on the next Alexander! Thank you Mr Kratman. Bravo Zulu
August 19, 2020
Is this the last???
Excellent read. Ties up the series nicely. I hope there is another series in the works about the son. This is not a standalone book. You need to read most of the other books.
Excellent read. Ties up the series nicely. I hope there is another series in the works about the son. This is not a standalone book. You need to read most of the other books.
November 28, 2020
Carrerra's war continues, but now the tide has turned. Revolutionaries are turned lose in his enemies countries and finally he gets to strike at the earth planetary peace fleet. I could not put this book down.
January 5, 2021
Can't wait for the next one.
I wish the series would come out with a new story in this series
I have followed this series since it first ce put. I can't wait for the next one to come out.
I wish the series would come out with a new story in this series
I have followed this series since it first ce put. I can't wait for the next one to come out.
August 19, 2021
This Man is the Supreme Military Sci-Fi author with an Operative/Logistical perspective and I couldn´t recommend him more highly.
I, myself am not a man of big words so do yourself a favor and get this series.
I, myself am not a man of big words so do yourself a favor and get this series.
December 14, 2022
On Tera Nova a great conclusion.
A great nail biter of an ending. Sail ho To Earth! Enjoyed the quotes to no end. what a great writer to envelop the reader in a different world where blood can pay forward to freedom.
A great nail biter of an ending. Sail ho To Earth! Enjoyed the quotes to no end. what a great writer to envelop the reader in a different world where blood can pay forward to freedom.
May 22, 2024
Final chapter
This book clearly ties up all the various storylines but does possibly open up a new series. Overall book was interesting and kept your attention. I hope the author either continues this series or start a New one based around earth
This book clearly ties up all the various storylines but does possibly open up a new series. Overall book was interesting and kept your attention. I hope the author either continues this series or start a New one based around earth
July 6, 2020
I enjoy these for the depth of the story telling, the characters and the strategy. All very strong in this book and all very easy to read.
August 6, 2020
Excellent Read - Hope There is a Sequel
Has become one of my favorite series. Right up there with Sharp and the "Magic of Recluse". Sure hope more are to come .
Has become one of my favorite series. Right up there with Sharp and the "Magic of Recluse". Sure hope more are to come .
August 12, 2020
A real page turner!
Well written with a bit of everything you expect to love from Tom Kratman. Can hardly wait for the next installment of this series.
Well written with a bit of everything you expect to love from Tom Kratman. Can hardly wait for the next installment of this series.
August 19, 2020
N/A
Great book, great series. Looking forward to the next books in the series... Fast read, well worth the time and expense
Great book, great series. Looking forward to the next books in the series... Fast read, well worth the time and expense
September 25, 2020
Possibly the last¿
Another fine read from the creator of Carnifex. Carter's war of revenge, restitution, and reconstitution continues. Looking forward to more!
Another fine read from the creator of Carnifex. Carter's war of revenge, restitution, and reconstitution continues. Looking forward to more!
November 6, 2020
Solid entry into the Carerra Series, great near future military SF.
January 22, 2021
The war on Terranova is done! What comes next?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 23, 2021
Even when you've won, 'it's not over 'til it's over'. A very good finish to the Carerra series.
May 29, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed this as Carrera takes the war to the next phase. He has started a rebellion in the Tauran Union, got the Zhong out of Balboa, and has attacked the UEPF directly. In each phase, Carrera has a master plan, but as the man himself said, some may say this was perfect but he knows he has made multiple mistakes, even avoidable ones.
Kratman is a great storyteller. Looking forward to book 9 and what he would do to take on Old Earth.
Kratman is a great storyteller. Looking forward to book 9 and what he would do to take on Old Earth.
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