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The Fourth Wall
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 100
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The universe has fallen into bloody chaos now that the dread empire of the tyrannical Shaa is no more - at the mercy of the merciless insectoid Naxid, who now hunger for domination. But the far-flung human descendants of Terra have finally tasted liberty, and their warrior heroes will not submit. Separated by light-years, Lord Gareth Martinez and the mysterious guerrilla fighter Caroline Sula each pursue a different road to victory in tomorrow's ultimate battle - for the new order will be far more terrible than the old...
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 111
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 103
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Story4 out of 5 stars 104
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another masterpiece.
- By Anonymous User on 11-15-19
Publisher's Summary
Walter Jon Williams regularly draws praise for pushing the limits of the science fiction genre. His third novel featuring AR (augmented reality) games designer Dagmar Shaw, The Fourth Wall follows Sean, a washed-up child actor recruited to star in Dagmar's latest movie project. But when people on set start dying, Sean wonders if Dagmar's secretive behavior is hiding a more dangerous game.
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- Paul Houser
- Fort Wayne, IN
- 02-11-15
Another top notch Walker Jon Williams tale
Another entertaining chalet in the life of Dagmar Shaw. Suspense, murder, intrigue and a couple of laugh - out - loud made this yarn great fun to listen to. Told from the point of view of a has-been former child star who moves from the depths of reality TV back to stardom. Over the years I have found Williams to be a reliably cleaver author and The Fourth Wall does not disappoint. Bravo!
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- Timgesner
- 10-08-18
Great Walter Jon Williams story
A worthwhile read and a great way to end the trilogy. Andy Paris has a great voice and is a wonderful storyteller. Although I sort of missed Dagmar’s perspective in this book, it was more than made up for by the new characters and the “mystery” of all involved.