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  • Written by: Ben Bova
  • Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
  • Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (20 ratings)

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Empire Builders

Written by: Ben Bova
Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
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Dan Randolph never plays by the rules. A hell-raising maverick with no patience for fools, he is admired by his friends, feared by his enemies, and desired by the world's loveliest women. Acting as a 21st privateer, Randolph broke the political strangle-hold on space exploration, and became one of the world's richest men in the bargain.

Now an ecological crisis threatens Earth—and the same politicians that Randolph outwitted the first time want to impose a world dictatorship to deal with it.

Dan Randolph knows that the answer lies in more human freedom, not less—and in the boundless resources of space. But can he stay free long enough to give the world that chance?
©1993 Ben Bova (P)2010 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Hard Science Fiction
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"I believe that by far the science fiction author who will have the greatest effect on the science fiction world, and the world as a whole, is Ben Bova." (Ray Bradbury)
“Solid action-adventure/politicking/consciousness-raising from a veteran pro.” ( Kirkus Reviews)
"A rollicking good read!" ( Starlog)

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Better than the first two

Dan is once again chasing women and money in this sci-fi space adventure. If you listened to other books in this series then this one will feel very familiar.
I liked this one better than the first two.

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