Michael Z. Williamson’s new novel Do Unto Others
is out in hardcover. I got an advanced digital copy (because I’m important), and read it on my iPad which was like being in the future reading a book about the future.
It’s a sequel to Better to Beg Forgiveness
involving the same Ripple Creek contractors (mercenary bodyguards) but this time guarding the daughter of a family that’s light years richer than anyone out there from their advanced mining operations in space (I’d guess they’re analogous to the Rockefeller — I don’t really know my rich people history). Eventually, there’s a huge confrontation in the mining colony with a basically an all out war over control of more money than most countries have — fun stuff. It was a enjoyable read with a bit philosophy on the responsibility of controlling that much money. Plus, there’s a nuke. Definitely pick it up if you enjoyed Better to Beg Forgiveness (which I did).
And when do we get to space mining in reality? It’s about time space did something useful.
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Do unto others.
We could do to the left over the next 50 years all over the world what they have done to us over the last 50.
…and will it be available in analog, or just digital?
So is this science-fiction? Do you think someone with an apathetic view towards most science-fiction would enjoy the book in question?
Space mining IS a reality, Frank.
In fact, I think somebody mined all the space out of my
garage and hall closet, because I can’t fit anything in there anymore.
I wonder when I’ll get my royalty check.
“Space Mining” is that like what leftists and two year olds do like doing. Point to a space and say “mine! mine!”
Sorry, no iPud.
Wonder if they sell a disinfectant kit for those who take their iPads to the bathroom.
Hey, Frank, my comment wasn’t meant to be snarky. 😉
But Mr. Mancuso, I always thought your comments were snarky. It is part of your charm.
Bob: It’s available for download or hardcover at present. Paperback will be sometime next year.