The Law of War
   William Shatner
   (Associate Reviewer-D. H. BROWN)
  1998 Ace/Putnam NY USA
   ISBN: 0399143602


Hawkes wanted to retire to his Montana ranch, instead he finds himself Prime Minister of the mining community on Mars. He also finds himself surrounded by lying politicians & miners inexperienced with freedom.

The Law of War represents William Shatner's coming-of-age as an author of science fiction. His grand story of inter-planetary politics which he started with Man O' War has grown into a homily about ourselves & our species.

Carefully woven into this epic is the fact that we humans, once we have something in our grasp, do not like to let it go without a fight.

William Shatner's dark vision of our possible path into incorporated nations & a life of service to business, is shudderingly real. His understanding that we like to keep our eyes closed, pretending we're in the dark, until the boogey-man actually touches our shoulders, is all too vivid.

I liked this story because I could actually understand where it came from & where my attention was being drawn. His characters are authentic & VERY human!

Yes, William Shatner, you have made me - a Viet Nam Vet - agree that there are, sometimes, things worth dying for.

The Law of War is dedicated to William Shatner's bride, Nerine, & their new life together. As I was reading this book, the devastating news appeared on CNN of Nerine's drowning. Re-reading Mr. Shatner's dedication has given me insights into his life & personality.

More from William Shatner: Teklar; Teklords; Tekwar; Tek Vengeance; Tek Power; Tek Secret; Tek Money; Tek Kill; Tek Net; Man O' War.
(10/03/99)

D. H. BROWN
A RebeccasReads.com Reviewer

Reviewer's Bio:
D. H. BROWN is the author of the critically acclaimed HONOR DUE and the Citizens Warrior Series. The son of missionary parents and with the help his Uncle Sam, he has touched base in more than 40 countries.  In 1986 he produced the independent children's film Lessie's Rainbow.  During the late 80s and early 90s, he wrote the book Common Sense and delivered the seminars of the same name for the Community Action Network of Seattle (CAN).  While doing his early Vietnam recovery work, he counseled Veterans and spoke widely to men's groups in Washington state, and was a founder of The Lodge of the Wolf.

D. H. BROWN has worked as a Logistics and Weapons Specialist in Viet Nam; day laborer; Director of Security; Armored Car Driver; Police Officer; Professional Hunting Guide; Trapper; Dog Sledder; Homesteader; Truck Driver; General Contractor; Minister; Editor; Writer; Speaker; Restaurateur; Movie Producer; Antique Restoration Specialist; Personal Care Worker; PC Repair Specialist; Computer Instructor; Webmaster and Web Designer. "I write about what I know."

He lives deep in the Pacific Northwest rainforest with his wife, author and editor Rebecca and Buddy Dog, working on his next book.
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