Lone Star Planet
Read by Mark Nelson
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!
(Summary from the text)
Chapters
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| Chapters 1-2 | 36:06 | Read by Mark Nelson | |
| Chapters 3-4 | 42:35 | Read by Mark Nelson | |
| Chapters 5-6 | 42:35 | Read by Mark Nelson | |
| Chapters 7-8 | 27:09 | Read by Mark Nelson | |
| Chapters 9-11 | 53:50 | Read by Mark Nelson |
Reviews
Thoroughly enjoyable!
DoubleBitAxe
I recently discovered H Beam Piper through his novel Space Viking and have become an enthusiastic fan of his work. While not quite as remarkable as the above work, this story is a lot of fun and contains an interesting exploration into the common philosophy in the United States that the people of a Nation should be armed to protect themselves against abuses of power by government officials. It is definitely worth a listen. As always, the reading (perhaps it should be called a performance) by Mark Nelson is second to none.
Awesome Story!
mikezane
The new ambassador of Lone Star planet needs to learn who killed his predecessor and why. He also needs to find a way to bring this planet into the federation. How to accomplish these things on a planet where if a person acts improperly, they can be shot and the murderer is exonerated? Interesting storyline, kept me involved and listening up to the end. Reader was also very good.
Enthralling, and has it all!
Bookaholizz
Like many fellow readers, I relished this gem. It stimulated me with reflections on politics, the legal system, and diplomacy, along with a dollop of wit, action, mystery, and a generous sprinkle of humour throughout. The descriptions are cinematic, and I wouldn't be surprised if George Lucas was in part inspired by this novella when creating Star Wars! As the case in the story came into full view, I found the resolution slightly drawn out, but still gratifying to listen to. Now I'm tempted to read the work with my eyes to savour it in more depth! Kudos to the brilliant reader, Mark Nelson, for having brought the book to life by his dynamic reading and all the accents! Even the standard Librivox lines that bookend each part were read with gusto, as if they were part of the tale! Thank you, Mr Nelson!
very aptly named and fun to listen to.
Roger Baron
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the excellent job Mr. Nelson's presentation not only made this book very understandable but also very humorous as intended by the author. however, Not only was this book humorous, it also carried with the humor some real insight into government, politics and justice. the author did a good job at presenting the Viewpoint that government should exist to serve the People and should be answerable to the people.
absolutely hilarious :)
Theo Ekelmans
à really funny mix of sci-fi and old style gunslinger Western, narrated in Texan style ....yeehawww.... This book cost me à big part of à nights sleep, nut it was totally worth it :)
A well narrated, and interesting story,
Watson
To be honest I thought that an old time western SciFi cross wouldn't work but it is a cleverly written story embracing both!, well read and well worth listening to.
Best Car Chase Ever!
VLB
Chapter 3 has the funniest car chase you've ever heard, but don't stop till you finish the chapter to find out who was doing the chasing and why.
Hi-tech Texans, yeehaw!
Pyrodin123321
I love Pipers variations on pollitics in the worlds he creates, on The Lone Star Planet you can kill pollitical representatives if you feel that they have not represented the people's intrests....What a idea, though this does present some problems, hence the plot of the story. This book is a little like a John Grisham novel but with intergalactic intricacies and more action, I recommend it.