BOOK: Myer's Silverlock

[coder at ibm.net]

I just found (and bought (of course)) another copy of John Myers Myers's
Silverlock at my local public library.  The editor's note reads:

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  a note from the editor...

  DON'T PUT THIS BOOK DOWN

  ...until you have read the the introductions by Poul Anderson, Larry
Niven, and Jerry Pournelle.  Seldom has such a book received such high and
unsolicited praise from masters of the genre.  Never in my experience as
an editor have I been surrounded by some of the people I respect most in
the field and been told in no uncertain terms that it is my _duty_ to
bring a book before the public.  Given my respect bordering on awe for the
persons involved, I agreed.  I didn't _really_ think they would break both
my arms if I refused.

  Still, this was a first for me; generally I prefer to read a book before
making such a commitment -- and I did indeed read it as soon as possible. 
Within a few pages my duty has become my pleasure, then a sheer treat,
then mind-boggled delight... followed at the end by a wistful sadness that
never again would I come all-unawares on a book called "Silverlock".  

  Now it's your turn.  Lucky you.

  Jim Baen.

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As I know some of you have been diligently searching for a copy (its
currently out of print), I am prepared to loan this copy out.  You pay
postage to and from California, and guarantee that it will be returned to
me within a month and in the same condition it left here...

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J C Lawrence                               Internet: claw at null.net
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