by d. buxman october 31, 2016 




speculator is, quite simply, the best novel that i have read in the past three years and deserves better than a 5-star rating. it is a nuanced adventure that will offer the reader unique insights into topics as diverse as geology, capitalism, colonialism, junior gold mining investment and anarcho-capitalism. this wonderful book presents a freedom-based political/economic philosophy that is every bit as compelling and profound as that of ayn rand, at a much faster pace and without the laborious monologs. 




i was lucky enough to purchase an advance copy of this book in july, and i pre-ordered the kindle version so that i could make it a permanent part of my digital library, accessible to my college-aged kids for whom it is now required reading. technical elements such as dialogue and character development are superb, and i can<u+2019>t wait to see how the heroes and villains develop in the planned sequels. over two months after my first reading, i am still thinking about the themes that resonate throughout this book. i recommend it without reservation. few novels have the potential to be life-changing vehicles, but this is one of them.
a life-changing novel
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