"An irreverent serio-comedic work"
In the very distant future, Earth's sun has become orange
signifying the aging of the solar system. In fact, the
remaining inhabitants of the planet refer to it as Old
Earth, which is governed by one man, The Archon Dezendah
VII and his heir Filidor Vesh. The year before (See FOOLS
ERRANT) Filidor saved his uncle's life and rescued the
world from an ancient evil that slithered in from another
dimension. Since then Filidor has reverted to his dandified ways
because he feels like he's not understanding anything that
an Archon needs to do. When a pretty woman who had a
temper tantrum steals two valuable objects of his, he is
sent by his uncle to fetch them back. Accompanying him is
his tutor, Bassariot, who tries to kill him at the first
opportunity. Although he fails to do the job, Filidor
winds up at the mercy of pirates and it takes all his
intelligence (along with the uses of his ear) to get him
and his fellow prisoners out of their predicament. The
adventures aren't over for Filidor who must remain in
hiding from his would be killer who had declared him an
outlaw. While all this is going on the Archon has
mysteriously vanished. FOOL ME Twice is an irreverent book that doesn't take
itself seriously yet is nevertheless is very entertaining.
Matthew Hughes has a distinctive comedic voice that blends
well with the action packed story line. The social
structure of Earth in the far distant future is very
interesting and is one of the reasons this fantasy novel is
going to be as successful as its predecessor was. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted July 3, 2001
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