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by F., Paul Wilson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 300 pages
  • Publisher: Infrapress (1 Nov 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0976654423
  • ISBN-13: 978-0976654421
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 577,673 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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An Enemy of the State (Book 1 of the LaNague Series) is the heart and soul of F. Paul Wilson's LaNague series, the story of the apocalyptic birth of the LaNague Federation. Peter LaNague's unique revolution sets out to topple the entrenched Outworld Imperium as well as fundamentally altering every Outworlder's concept of government. To accomplish this he must ally himself with a madman, trust the word of the last of Sol System's robber barons, make incisive use of the consummate warriors from the planet Flint (without allowing them to run amok), confound at every turn the omnipresent forces of the Imperium, and, every now and then, make it rain money. And those are the easy parts. LaNague's greatest challenge is to see his plan through to successful completion without becoming the very enemy he has vowed to destroy. Short stories "Lipidleggin'" and "Ratman" are reprinted in this edition as well as an introduction by the author. "...both a philosophical tale and an action yarn, and the two are integrated naturally and well. Read it." -- Analog "Terrific!" -- Reason Magazine

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5.0 out of 5 stars Repairman Jack In Space, 20 Nov 2006
By M. Lyle (Larne, N Ireland) - See all my reviews
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One of FPW's early books, this is a great story driven by what I see as a sci-fi prototype of the popular Jack character of Wilson's more recent books. Peter LaNague is the central protagonist, and this is essentially an account an extremely long and patinet "fix" designed to bring down an entire government.

The book is full of clever and understated glimpses into this future earth and its outposts; the "holo-suits" and skull caps that ensure a perfect nights sleep being two of my favourite examples. Also, LaNague has a very special and unusual relationship with a small tree...

Beyond the sci-fi though this is also a moral tale...LaNague's uncompromising philosophy of KYFHO is not outlined in detail, and instead we are left to infer its principles from LaNague's remarkably consistent actions. The central character becomes a futuristic Robin Hood, but in sharp contrast to Jack, LaNague goes to great lenghts to avoid hurting or killing anyone.

Everything about the book is very subtle...nothing is forced upon the reader, and it is blissfully linear and to the point. Not a word is wasted...although I also like FPW's other early novel The Keep, I would have to say that it begins to look bloated in comparison to this work. There is nothing extraneous to the plot, and as such Enemy of the State is a wonderfully condensed and concentrated shot of raw FPW.

This is one of the most philosophical works of fiction of the Twentieth century, with Alan Moore's Watchmen being the nearest thing I can compare it too for raising genuine ethical questions. LaNague's rational yet fearless approach to life is highly contagious, and will force many readers into questioning their actions(or lack thereof). Reading this book could seriously change your life, and I doubt that could be said about many books available on this site...
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