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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Libertarians of the universe unite! LOVE the LaNague Chronicles! ( ) I don't think you have to be a libertarian to like this book, but it helps. F. Paul Wilson is best known for his horror fiction, particularly his bestselling vampires-among-the-Nazis, The Keep. I rather enjoyed that pot-boiler, but I like his LaNague novels much more--but then I am a libertarian. This first of the LaNague books deals with a favorite theme of science fiction--a interstellar empire. Peter LaNague isn't trying to build one up or save the fragmenting pieces--he's trying to bring one down--and using the legend of Robin Hood to do it--oh, and manipulation of the money supply. There are faster-than-life ships and aliens and even time-travel tech, but above all really this is economic fiction as much or more as science fiction, and Wilson weaves in economic theory on monetary policy into this yarn. For all that I don't think it's overly didactic. There's plenty of action and intrigue, and maybe even a gentle rap at Atlas Shrugged--as when LaNague's wife discards his carefully reasoned and prepared speech for an emotional appeal. I found it fast reading and great fun--especially Peter's best friend, the potted plant Pierre. Yes, really. An Enemy of the State is an excellent science fiction book written from a libertarian viewpoint. It tells the very compelling store of a future "Robin Hood" who uses all available peaceful means to end the galactic empire. This book is well written with very exciting characters and story. Understand austrian economics better as it is practically applied to the economics of a future human society. no reviews | add a review
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"The LaNague Federation Series - Book One Winner of the Prometheus Hall of Fame Award - thoughtful, idea-centered science fiction from F. Paul Wilson. Peter LaNague's voice was low but his eyes blazed as he spoke: "I propose a revolution, one without blood and thunder, but one that will shake this world and the entire outworld mentality as no storm of violence ever shall. History is filled with cosmetic revolutions where a little new paint is daubed on an old face or, in the more violent and destructive examples, a new head set on an old body. Mine will be different, truly radical... which means striking at the root. I'm going to teach the outworlds a lesson they will never forget. When I'm through with the Imperium, the people of the outworlds will swear never again to allow matters to reach the state they are in. Never again!" Meet Peter LaNague - citizen of the planet Tolive, devotee of the Kyfho philosophy, revolutionary agent provocateur. But LaNague is planning a unique revolution. One that not only topples the entrenched Outworld Imperium, but fundamentally alters every outworlder's concept of government as well. To accomplish this he must ally himself with a madman, trust the word of the last of Sol System's robber barons, make incisive use of the consummate warriors from the planet Flint without letting them run amok, confound at every turn the omnipresent forces of the Imperium, and every now and then make it rain money. But those are the easy parts. His greatest challenge will be to see his plan through to successful completion without becoming the very enemy he has vowed to destroy. AN ENEMY OF THE STATE is the heart and the cradle of the LaNague series. It is the story of the apocalyptic birth of the LaNague Federation. "(AN ENEMY OF THE STATE) is both a philosophical tale and an action yarn, and the two are integrated naturally and well. Read it." Analog Magazine "Terrific!" Reason Magazine F. Paul Wilson is a NY Times bestselling author who has won the Stoker, Inkpot, Porgie, and Prometheus Awards. His 45 books span science fiction, horror, adventure, medical thrillers, and virtually everything between. He has written for the stage, screen, and interactive media as well, and his work has been translated into 24 languages. Paul resides at the Jersey Shore and at www.repairmanjack.com."-- No library descriptions found. |
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