"Lone Star Planet" by H. Beam Piper and John J. McGuire is a satirical science fiction story that unfolds with Ambassador Stephen Silk's arrival on New Texas to solve the mysterious death of his predecessor, Silas Cumshaw. The satirical tone introduces quirks, political tangles, and the looming risk of conflict with an alien race. Silk's mission starts with a bureaucratic scene between himself and Secretary Ghopal, revealing hints of political friction and the dangers of his assignment. The absurdities of interstellar diplomacy become clear as he investigates Silas Cumshaw's murder, highlighting the challenges found in this blend of futuristic elements.
Lone Star Planet
By H. Beam Piper
In a galaxy filled with political intrigue and the echoes of the Old West, an ambassador must solve a murder while navigating alien threats and bureaucratic absurdities on a planet unlike any other.
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2006-12-16
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About the AuthorHenry Beam Piper was an American science fiction writer. He wrote many short stories and several novels. He is best known for his extensive Terro-Human Future History series of stories and a shorter series of "Paratime" alternate history tales.
Henry Beam Piper was an American science fiction writer. He wrote many short stories and several novels. He is best known for his extensive Terro-Human Future History series of stories and a shorter series of "Paratime" alternate history tales.
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