The Deceivers

by Alfred Bester

Book Overview

Rogue Winter is King of the Maori Commandos. His lover is the beautiful Demi Jeroux, who has been kidnapped by the villainous, demonic Manchu Duke of Death. Rogue must search the entire solar system to find Demi, from the Paradise of Carnal Pleasures to the bloody torture chambers of Triton. Rogue's final confrontation with the Duke will determine not only the fate of his beloved, but the future of the system and its freedom from the evil Manchu Empire...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671434322
• ISBN13: 9780671434328
• Release Date: January 1981
• Publisher: Wallaby Books
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Nothing new, but the old is damn good

I don't have too much to say about this book, except that it is deffinately worth reading. I've seen most of the concepts preseted in this book (chemically altered super genius, shapeshifting aliens, human/alien marriages, etc.) but everything a new twist, a special touch that makes this a fun and interesting read. It only took me a day to read, so one doesn't have to commit much time or effort to this book. For that reason, I'd recommend this book to anyone, not just fans of Bester or sci-fi in general.

Only for Bester's completists

I agree with most of the other reviews: it is a fun Bester book (not as depressing as "Golem 1000", for example) but it is not in the same league as "The Demolished Man" or "Tiger, Tiger". Why 4 stars, you ask? Well, considering the quality of Bester's works, even his worst is still better then most of the pure-fun SF you can read from other authors.

The Weird Worlds of Alfred Bester

While it's not "The Stars My Destination," this book still soars from its compilation of "Besterisms": an intriguing plot; unusually-named characters with an array of equally unusual (but charming) eccentricities; and the late author's natural gift for masterfully playing the English language like a Stradivarius. Definitely recommended!

beautifully designed reissue of a good Bester novel

although not bester's best work, this novel of adventure and intrigue does justice to the author's memory--and features a lovely tribute to Bester from his long-time agent. To my mind, a better book that was originally credited when it first appeared.

FINALLY BACK IN PRINT!!!

THIS WAS BESTER'S CLOSEST ATTEMPT TO DUPLICATE THE DAZZLING WORLD OF STARS MY DESTINATION. THIS IS A HANDSOME EDITION COMPLETELY RESET AND WITH AN UNHERALDED AFTERWORD BY FORMER AGENT AND COLLEGUE JULIE SCHWARTZ THAT RECOUNTS BESTER'S INVOLVEMENT WITH DC COMICS, GREEN LANTERN'S OATH. ETC. FUN!