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Better to Beg Forgiveness (Freehold, Bk 3)
Better to Beg Forgiveness - Freehold, Bk 3 Author:Michael Z. Williamson Celadon, a poor nation on a poor planet, engaged in civil war and a haven for every type of villainy in space, is ripe for cleanup. The military could pacify it handily, but it would take a statesman to fix it. But some statesmen have ethics, which politicians and megacorps find inconvenient. President Bishwanath compounded the sin by being astu... more »te, ambitious and capable. Something had to be done, because a working nation isn't much use for pork and graft.
When the word comes down that he is dead, the politicians move on with a new plan, re-allocating resources, and finding a new, more pliable president to put in place.
There are three problems with this solution. Bishwanath is not dead. His mercenary bodyguards are more loyal than the politicians. And if they're not on contract, there are no rules.« less
This was an excellent military adventure that was relatively light on the science and heavy on tactics, strategy, and bureaucratic politics! Two RPGs up :o)
Decent enough book, but nowhere near as good a read as "Freehold" or "The Weapon" by the same author. My major complaints are the difficult to follow banter (conversations shift gears unexpectedly), and characters that are referred to by first name, last name, or nickname at random. And there are seven team members. It adds up to complexity with little return.
Mr. Williamson, knows how to give a rip-roaring ride in the military sci-fi genre, and this book is no exception. A fast paced action with a very pointed plot about the trickiness of colonial politics. But, if plot isn't your thing then the shoot'em up action will definitely get you.