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Lone Star Planet

Lone Star Planet by H. Beam Piper and John J. McGuire
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Lone Star Planet is a delightful science fiction novel that explores themes of politics, corruption, and cultural differences in a far-off planetary system. The world-building in this book is top-notch, with vivid descriptions of the alien planet New Texas and its inhabitants, who have a fascinating cowboy-like culture.

The main character, Ambassador Stephen Silk, is a likable protagonist who finds himself in a complex political situation as he tries to navigate the murky waters of New Texas' government. The plot is engaging and keeps the reader hooked from beginning to end, with plenty of twists and turns along the way.

One of the highlights of the book is its sharp wit and satire, which pokes fun at the political systems and bureaucracy of both Earth and New Texas. The dialogue is clever and humorous, adding an extra layer of entertainment to the story.

Overall, Lone Star Planet is a fun and thought-provoking read that will appeal to fans of science fiction, political thrillers, and anyone who enjoys a good adventure. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an entertaining and well-written story set in a unique and imaginative world.

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New Texas: its citizens figure that name about says it all. The Solar League ambassador to the Lone Star Planet has the unenviable task of convincing New Texans that a s’Srauff attack is imminent, and dangerous. Unfortunately it’s common knowledge that the s’Srauff are evolved from canine ancestors—and not a Texan alive is about to be scared of a talking dog! But unless he can get them to act, and fast, there won’t be a Texan alive, scared or otherwise!


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Reviews (Rated: 5 Stars - 4 reviews)

Reviewer: - March 19, 2015
Subject: Lone Star Planet
I listened to this while I was taking a road trip and I loved it. I was almost a little sad when I had to leave my car because it meant not hearing what happened next! The reader did an incredible job giving each character a voice. As a Native Texan, I was intrigued where they were going to take the story and I feel they did a great job! Almost like it could be realistic the way things are going today (well, at least the succession part)!!
Reviewer: - March 8, 2014
Subject: Loan Star Planet
A great interstelar diplomatic cowboy 'shoot em up' story. Mark Belson does a great job of reading, gets a little carried away with the Texan nature of the story when introducing chapters etc, but that he can be forgiven for.
Reviewer: - September 19, 2013
Subject: Loan Star Planet
This story is a delightful story and wonderfully read.
Reviewer: - March 25, 2013
Subject: Texas and Texans
When I started reading this book I thought ok another stereo typical view of Texas. Bar-B-Ques with huge quantities of alcohol and people discharging firearms inappropriately in public places. But the authors make it clear that this was an attempt to recreate a past never existed. As a Texan I can appreciate the New Texas system of checks and balances that the authors suggest and only wish we could adopt it here on Terra!


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