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Phule's Company Kindle Edition

by Robert Asprin (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 315 ratings
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From a New York Times bestseller “a . . . winning story about a commander who builds a company of misfits . . . into a disciplined military outfit” (Publishers Weekly).
 
After being court-martialed by the Space Legion for ordering the strafing of a treaty-signing ceremony, multimillionaire Willard Phule receives his punishment: He must command the misfit Omega Company on Haskin’s Planet, a mining settlement on the edge of settled space. At his duty station, he leverages his personal money and a knack for managing people to get the company to come together as a unit. Phule convinces the governor to leave the contract for an honorary duty up for competition between the Space Legionnaires and the Regular Army. The Army sends some of their most elite troops to take part in the competition, but Phule’s company operates with their own unique tactics . . .
 
Praise for the Phule’s Company series:
 
“Part science fiction, part spoof, part heart-warmer.” —Publishers Weekly
 
“Madcap . . . a welcome sendup of military sf.” —Booklist
 
“Light without being frivolous, and displays Asprin’s considerable expertise about fencing and things military, especially leadership.” –Chicago Sun-Times
“Reminiscent of ‘M*A*S*H.’” —Analog Science Fiction and Fact Magazine
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    November 30, 2016
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Robert Asprin (1946-2008) was an American science fiction and fantasy author, best known for his Myth-Adventures and Phules Company series. As an active fan of the genres, he was a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism, a cofounder of the Great Dark Horde, and founder of the Dorsai Irregulars. He was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation for The Capture in 1976. Asprin died in 2008 at the age of sixty-one, having published over fifty novels and several short stories.

Peter J. Heck is an American science fiction and mystery author, best known for his Mark Twain Mysteries and Phules Company series. He was an editor for Ace Books and is a regular reviewer for Asimovs Science Fiction and Kirkus Reviews.

--This text refers to the audioCD edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B5GBF26K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ WordFire Press (November 30, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 30, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1357 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 315 ratings

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Robert Lynn Asprin (June 28, 1946 – May 22, 2008) was an American science fiction and fantasy author and active fan, best known for his humorous MythAdventures and Phule's Company series.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read. Keeps your interest.
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2023
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Fun characters, fun situations, easy read. A great chance to lose yourself in a comedy with twists and turns that entertain.
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Maryalice Tomoeda
5.0 out of 5 stars A fool for Phule
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2023
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I first read this when it came out and I pull outmy battered paperback to reread every year or so. So glad it's finally out on kindle so I can preserve my copy before it falls apart completely. This is my favorite Robert Aspirin book. Every character is well developed and you can learn a lot about how to lead a team and teach a group with little to no confidence how to believe in themselves by reading this first book in the series. Love the others as well, but Phule's Company is my favorite hands down. Humor and a great plot. What more can you ask for. And certainly better than some CEO trying to teach you how to lead. Give me the science fiction version of that any day of the week. Wouldn't read it so often otherwise!
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James Littlefield
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun read
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2023
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Robert Aspirin is in fine form with another humorous series. Meet Captain Jester (Willard Phule) as he takes command of a group of misfits in an attempt to bring out the best in them.
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Kent Schmitz
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024
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This book was a little different but enjoyed it very much the characters are original and well thought out, I will be looking forward to reading more of this series .
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Mary E. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Rereading an old favorite...
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023
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The tech is outdated by today's standards, but the characters and situations still ring true, as does the humor and genius of the author. The underlying message of the power of positive self-image is as apropos today as it was when written. I'm a phule for Robert Asprin books!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2024
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this book was a "Fun fast read". Two afternoons of laughs! Looking forward to enjoying the rest of the series.
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BradG.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun tale
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2023
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Well written military science fiction in a fun romp! Great character s and an easy to read style! Great job
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T. Tyler
4.0 out of 5 stars very good
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
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I read some of these years ago and I have forgotten how good these books are.. I will be getting the next one in the series.
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Liana. Worsfold
5.0 out of 5 stars an old friend in a new format
Reviewed in Canada on May 22, 2023
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A decade ago I had to let go of my library when I relocated across the continent. I missed Phule and Beeker and Robert Asprin. Thanks Kindle for giving me a piece of home back
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Doug DeProy
4.0 out of 5 stars Light hearted
Reviewed in Canada on June 3, 2023
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Good FAST read both the villains the heroes were obvious but LOTS of fun to read
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