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Executive (Bio of a Space Tyrant Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Piers Anthony (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 113 ratings
To pursue his ultimate goals, the tyrant of Jupiter disguises himself as a rebel leader in this sci-fi saga from the New York Times–bestselling author.

He was shaping his times as no one before him dared, mercilessly scourging an entire planet of crime and corruption wherever he found them—and destroying anyone who stood in his way. Absolute dictator of the United States of Jupiter, Hope Hubris was destined to become the most hated and feared man of an era, a tyrant charged with countless heinous acts and sexual cruelties. Yet justice remained his fiercest passion.

Now, to insure his goals, Hope would assume an alternate identity and become a rebel—the brilliant leader in a revolution dedicated to his own overthrow. To fulfill his dreams, he would sacrifice love . . . and plunge headlong into madness . . .

Executive.
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  1. Book 4 of 6
    Bio of a Space Tyrant
  2. Print length
    336 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publisher
    Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  5. Publication date
    July 1, 2014
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KLOY0LU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy (July 1, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.3 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 113 ratings

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  • Debbie J.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2018
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    Excellent read!
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  • P. Vandenberg
    4.0 out of 5 stars One I missed
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2009
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    I had read all the other books in this series, but never this one. Now, thanks to Amazon, I was able to get a copy in new condition. It's every bit as good as the other books in the Space Tyrant series. Just a good story well told, and a delight to read.
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  • Locosam
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2015
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    entertaing
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  • James P. Lea
    3.0 out of 5 stars Is Tyranny the best policy?
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2006
    With the rest of the reviewers I have to highly recommend that reading the first three books in this series is essential to fully grasp their nature and purpose. In this one (Vol.4) Hope Hubris has assumed total command of Jupiter and is attempting to institute many overdue changes in the governmental and societal structure of Jupiter. Through a heavy dose of satire and allegory Piers Anthony is able to demonstrate and spotlight many of the problems in our own political and social structure.Although this book is not as fast paced as the previous ones in this series it is still a highly entertaing and thought-provoking look at how the best intentions and ideas can become buried in bureaucratic quagmire, and the lengths (and sacrifices), Hope must go through to accomplish his goals. In the end the book does make you wonder if perhaps a tyranny is the best form of government.
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  • Jerry T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good times
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2015
    Good Series, Good Characters, Arrived in a very timely manner, earlier than I had expected it.
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  • Atomicwasteland
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting but not as good as the first three books
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2003
    This is the fourth book in Piers Anthony's five book Bio of a Space Tyrant series.
    The basic idea is that the main character, Hope Hubris has now reached the level of highest office, that of Executive, and is complete ruler ("Tyrant") of Jupiter. He now has to escape assasinations and reform business and society for Jupiter to survive.
    In my opinion the first three books in this series are absolutely fantastic and are some of the best sci-fi I have ever read. Unfortunately, I don't find this fourth book to be on the same level. I give this book 4 stars for those who loved the previous books (as I did), but only 3 stars for the casual reader.
    Though quite interesting and enjoyable in many individual parts, the author doesn't weave as compelling a story here (after all, the main character is now ruler), and the book's continued allusions to communism and problems of the 80's give it a dating that starts to detract somewhat from the plausability of some of the plot-points.
    That being said, it is interesting to see how the main character progresses through his "term" and how the office affects him. Also, it is very interesting to hear how someone with absolute power would solve society's ills -especially when you then get to go into the backlash that would follow.
    All in all, worthwhile if you liked the series, but not something I'd consider a must-read like the others.
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  • Brian S. Pratt
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Tyrant Rules
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2006
    Now with supreme authority over Saturn, for the sole purpose of balancing the deficit, Hope Hubris begins a reign that in years following will be looked back upon and the cure a tragically deficient planet needed. Of course, going throug it is pure hell.

    One of the things I particularly liked was the way he dealt with overpopulation. You see, for years the Navy has instituted weekly sex for their members, mandatory! To prevent unwanted pregnacies, they have an additive they put in the water supply which is prevents women from getting pregnant. To halt the rising overpopulation, he puts that drug in Jupitor's water supply. A civil war almost erupted over that one thing.

    Many other less than appreciated programs were put into effect but they were all done for the greater good. Sometimes you have to pull a tooth to save unwanted unpleasntries later.

    Excellent continuatin of the life of Hope Hubris.
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  • Ser Moomba
    2.0 out of 5 stars Better than the Statesman, not as good as the earlier books
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2014
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    Nothing to add to my review of the Statesman.
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  • Frank
    3.0 out of 5 stars I'm enjoying the series but this one dragged a bit ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2015
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    I'm enjoying the series but this one dragged a bit for me as the story is starting to get stretched (6 books in total). But well written and the main character is still engaging. Worth a read as part of the series but I probably wouldn't read it on its own.
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  • Karim Sultan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great continuance
    Reviewed in Canada on July 7, 2024
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    Book 4 is a necessary read in the series.It's a little slow at times but it picks up.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Decent story, poor quality writing
    Reviewed in Canada on February 23, 2024
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    I bought the six books of the series. Given that the stories are older, I think they are overpriced.
    Each of the books have dozens of typographical errors. I reported a bunch of obvious errors, but so far the publisher/author has not cared enough to correct their product. A professional author should know how to correctly use farther/further and not have obvious typos.
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