The Man Who Never Missed

by Steve Perry

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Once a ruthless soldier, Emile Khadaji has disappeared from the Confederation-with a secret plan to destroy it all in the name of freedom.

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I really enjoyed this book... I like the philosophy espoused by the main character also. A David and Goliath for the far future, with characters motives well laid out, and showing the advantages of careful planning. Of course in real life, no matter how well you plan, something always goes south... but this is fiction after. Love the choice of weapons, and the effects they cause... and the whole sort of peaceful, non-violent (at least no deaths) protest concept. I look forward to the remaining books in the series... hopefully they will flesh out the world-building a bit more, and show more of the wonderful characters Perry created.

(and for those complaining this is not realistic? It is called Science FICTION for a reason, and authors do show more have artistic license!) :) show less
I think this was the strongest book in the series, which seems to be unusual for a first book.

I enjoyed the world of Emile Khadaji and this book can easily be read as a stand alone even if you never read any of the others.

I found the mix of religion, philosophy and martial arts interesting and I liked the message of how one person can make a huge difference if they are willing to put the effort into it.
This was a very clever read. I enjoyed the thought that went into this character and his actions. I've read it multiple times since I bought it and loaned it to many friends.
Fun stuff. Tasty sci-fi martial art, bartending, one man rebellion goodness.
Fun stuff. Tasty sci-fi martial art, bartending, one man rebellion goodness.
Interesting idea, I believe it stands the test of time. Futuristic philosophical guerrilla warfare. The whole series in general is good, I liked the first one the best.
I think this is pulp spy SF from the 80s? The author went on to write lots of tie-in media works, but this is his most read personal work.

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Canonical title
The Man Who Never Missed
Original publication date
1985-08
Dedication
For Dianne, forever
First words
Death came for him through the trees.
Last words
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)And of course, Over-Befalhavare Venture didn't know the half of it.

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Fiction and Literature, Science Fiction
DDC/MDS
813.54Literature & rhetoricAmerican literature in EnglishAmerican fiction in English1900-19991945-1999
LCC
PS3566 .E7162 .M3Language and LiteratureAmerican literatureAmerican literatureIndividual authors1961-
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English, Hungarian, Polish
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