Sixth Column

A Novel

Paperback, 248 pages

English language

Published Jan. 2, 1988 by Baen.

ISBN:
978-0-671-65374-3
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5 stars (1 review)

One by one, the Free Nations had fallen, until America stood alone in arms against the World. Then, as researchers toiled desperately to complete work on a weapon that might yet turn the tide of battle, she too fell.

Now, though scattered resistance flares throughout our continent, the only real hope resides in a mountain redoubt where six men work in secret on a plan to rock the planet...

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5 stars

This is one of my favourite Heinleins. The stereotyping of the invaders is a little dated and I can't quite help but feel there's a seam of satire running beneath what is, to all outward appearances, an action story. Still, if you're new to him and want a taste of his paramilitary and scientific exposition without too much fluff and are looking for a cracking yarn to boot, this may be worthstarting with.

Subjects

  • Alternate History
  • Weapons
  • Free Nations