I did not finish this one, it was not for me, I couldn't relate to the characters, and just did not care for the story.

Somehow I have never heard of this story. Holy cow was it heartbreaking. I feel so bad for all those involved. I think the author did an amazing job at researching and writing this book. The countless hours he had to put in and the many interview he had to have done shows in his work. While I did enjoy the book I thought some of it was too long and repeated itself a bit. I did like how he added the names lost at the end.

I’m not sure how I went into this book knowing nothing about this devastating event, but I was blown away by how heartbreaking this was. From the 100 victims and the individuals featured as they worked to heal from this trauma to the massively unfair media coverage the owners received, I sat here in shock through the entire book. I’m not even sure how to rate this, as the story caught me so off guard. This book was truly mind blowing, and not a book that I will easily forget. I cried multiple times at the horrors these poor people endured, but I really lost it at the end when I read the names of the victims and realized most of them were younger than me. I’ve had nightmares about how horrifying this night must have been for the concertgoers. I cannot believe this band wasn’t held accountable, and even went so far as to try and profit/gain fame from this afterwards.

A tragic and heart-wrenching story but that's told in a way that is respectful and palatable. It's often difficult to read books like this but the author did a fantastic job.

A few years ago I watched the recording of the Station House Fire in Rhode Island. It is still to this day
one of the most devastating things I have ever seen. In the recording, you can see the nightclub go up in
flames within 90 seconds, and all the people who are trapped inside. I wouldn't recommend looking it up,
however on a personal level it really impacted me and I am now much more careful when in crowded
venues and I always make sure I know where the fire exits are.

I spotted Trial By Fire when it popped up on Netgalley and I knew I had to request it. The video
fascinated me, and I wanted to know more about what happened in the days, months, and years
following the tragedy.

Trial By Fire does a fantastic job of covering what happened to various victims after the event, and it also
goes on to cover the court cases of those responsible. I think the author covered all of this very
respectfully. I found the entire book very engrossing, and I was never bored or thinking that I had heard
all of this before. It was absolutely heart wrenching to read (or listen, in my case) about how the
community was directly or indirectly affected by this tragedy, and also infuriating to hear about the steps
that were skipped that led to this event happening.

I would recommend this non-fiction book to everyone, if you think you can handle the tragic subject
matter. I think it's so, so important to remember the victims of the fire, and also to learn more about how
the USA and Rhode Island handled fire safety, and how fire measures have since changed.

This book was very well written and interesting. I had never heard of this crime before, and it is easily able to see that the book's author did plenty of research for the novel. I have also now seen an episode of 48 hours on this case, and the author himself appears in it, which goes to show the dedication.

Trial By Fire is a fantastic accounting of the events that led up to The Station fire in Rhode Island- the most horrific kind of perfect storm. Extremely well researched and full of gripping stories it commanded my attention. It’s a book I won’t soon forget- especially in a crowded place.

This is the story of a devastating fire at a club. 100 people died. The fire lasted minutes, but the search for the truth of what happened that night would last for years. The families wanted justice, the authorities wanted blood. This is the story of that search for answers and the story of the families left behind.

This was a well-researched and interesting non-fiction book about a fire at a nightclub in Rhode Island in 2003 that took the lives of 100 people and left 70 severely injured/burned. I think the author really succeeded at humanizing everyone involved.

An absolutely compelling story of this horrific fire, with consummate reporting that shows how justice was not served for many of the people involved. It is mind-boggling that certain people simply walked after decisions that cost a hundred people their lives and devastated many more. James's book is compassionate and yet firm in its unblinking focus.

Trial By Fire is an incredibly heart breaking story. I can remember when this took place. The author did an amazing job with the details. I highly recommend this one.

Scott James pays tribute to the many people affected by this tragic event. Not only does James shed light on a side of the story that has never before been shared, he also honors the victims, survivors, families/friends and the tight-knit community whose lives were forever changed in the wake of America's deadliest concert. In an age where journalists and news outlets are often viewed in a negative light, James offers a well-researched, objective account of the Rhode Island nightclub fire in hopes that the victims might be remembered and that other needless tragedies might be avoided.

I only heard about this tragedy a couple of years ago. I came across a documentary about it and I just couldn’t get enough of the story.

This book really had all the details and more that I didn’t know.
It was a great book and kept me engaged the whole time.

If you enjoy crime books I recommend this one. While it isn’t true crime it’s still very similar to stories like that.

I read a lot of non-fiction and true crime. There are so many true crime books that are rushed to publication after a crime that I am left with the feeling that there is missing information or the crime hasn't even been solved yet.

Trial by Fire was published 17 years after the 2003 Station Night Club fire. I am sure that I would have read a book about this disaster sooner if it had been published, however I am so glad that this book wasn't published until the author could get all sides of the story.

Scott James is an experienced and established journalist. He was able to speak to almost all parties in regards to this tragic event. If he wasn't able to speak to them, he was able to obtain court and public documents. James was very respectful of all parties, especially victims and their families.

I vaguely remember hearing about the Station Night Club fire. I was 22, attending concerts and sporting events, and I remember starting to be very aware of all exits anywhere I went.

Excellent book about a very sad story. Well written and hard to put down. I highly recommend this book. Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this great book.

I vaguely remember hearing about this tragic event when it happened, but I really didn't know any of the details. I found this book extremely interesting and found myself picking it up every time I had a free moment. I highly recommend this book!

Trial by Fire: A Devastating Tragedy, 100 Lives Lost, and a 15-Year Search for Truth was a good read by Scott James. A hundred people died during a show by the metal band, Great White. There was a sudden burst from two giant sparklers that ignited the acoustical foam lining at the night club. This book follows the investigation into who was at fault for the disaster.

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This book kept me at the edge of my seat, Heartbreaking and based on a true story I felt like I was a witness. The details, horrifying at times made me cry, the lost lives and danger that was in the building that could of been prevented. Well done by Scott James to bring this true story to life.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martins Press for an early edition of this book for a an exchange of my honest review.

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4.5 stars, rounded up to 5.

A very harrowing, interesting, detailed account of what happened on that fateful night in Rhode Island, 2003. I had only ever heard bits and pieces of what happened before reading this, so I hadn’t realized just HOW catastrophic the fire was or WHY it happened in the first place. This book answers all of those questions and more. I really like the way the author gave such an exhaustive account of what happened - starting with a minute by minute retelling of what was happening when the fire started and how in just those few minutes after erupting, it had already turned deadly. Then he doubles back to explain the causes and finishes by talking about the aftermath. It was very well written, and I hope this author writes more compelling nonfiction in the future!

Thank you to Thomas Dunne Books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of the ebook in exchange for an honest review.

this book has such high reviews that I was hesitant going into it, but it was so worth it. This book follows the horrible tragedy of the Station Club fire that occured on February 20, 2003. So much destruction happened in this fire, and James uses research and personal accounts to provide insight into this horrible event.