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 Double Star - R. Heinlein
 Double Star - R. Heinlein ... published 1996-12-01 by Ballantine Books Inc.Newest Review: ... to double for. But things in a Heinlein but are never predictable or that straight forward. Soon Lorenzo is visiting Mars, ... more ... meeting Martians, arranging world changing events, having an audience with Willem the Royal Emperor of the known Universe, oh and yes avoiding the odd assassin.
He is surrounded by an eclectic cast of friends all of whom are fighting to keep him safe and protect him from their own secrets.
There is a love interest, of course, and many political twists and turns along the way to a surprising finale.
This book is very well written; the narrative was easily understood and drew clear images in the mind. A well construc...more |
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Double Star - R. Heinlein: Sci-Fi Intrigue. (345 words)
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DOUBLE STAR. ============ Author - Robert Heinlein I recently picked this book up from a small book seller for 60p and read it over 2 night shifts. 60p well spent. The story follows Lorenzo as an out of work actor who suddenly gets offered the acting role of his life. At first he thinks he is just being set up as a stooge or a fall guy for any lurking assassins who might want to bump off the character he has been hired to double for. But things in a Heinlein but are never predictable or that straight forward. Soon Lorenzo is visiting Mars, meeting Martians, arranging world changing events, having an ... Read the complete review
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