Birth of a Burning Star: Book Nine: The Burning Star Series

It is the early and hectic days of space exploration, when both untied governments and private companies fight for their place in the stars. Many young people are eager to become cadets, but few ever can. Despite having no money or family connections, young Johnny Beggs becomes a space pilot by using every trick he knows. In contrast, wealthy retired sports star Doniel Tanner has everything he needs to get into space, to the point of building a secret base named after himself, but finds that his life is in danger. The two help each other in ways they did not plan or ever realise.