Typewriter In The Sky [Audio Cassette]

L. Ron Hubbard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 24, 1996

Typewriter in the Sky--Though it couldn't be real, pianist Mike de Wolf suddenly finds himself the embattled main character in an adventure story being written by his friend, Horace Hackett. Transported inexplicably to another place and another time, he is embroiled in a desperate battle, fighting for his life as the notorious Miguel de Lobo.

After narrowly escaping death on the Spanish Main, Mike-as-Miguel deceives his English enemies with a ruse of apparent friendship and falls hopelessly in love with the beautiful flame-headed woman who has just rescued him from the razor-sharp blade of a cutlass.

Meanwhile, back in present day New York, Horace determinedly plots the demise of the villainous de Lobo, unaware anything is amiss in his swiftly changing story--the work in which Mike struggles to survive. But as the story unfolds, Mike-as-Miguel stumbles on a way he might possibly alter his imminent fate. To do so means to leave his lovely rescuer. To stay means almost certain death.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A true masterpiece of the genre...a book that remembers how to be 'fun' and entertaining." -- Kevin J. Anderson

"An adventure story written in the great style adventures should be written in." -- Clive Cussler --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

L. Ron Hubbard's legendary writing career spanned more than half a century of enduring literary achievement and creative influence, encompassing more than 250 published novels, novelettes, short stories and screenplays in every major genre. Among his best-selling and classic speculative fiction trendsetters are "Battlefield Earth," "Mission Earth," "Fear" and "Final Blackout." --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Books on Tape, Inc. (April 24, 1996)
• ISBN-10: 0736633642
• ISBN-13: 978-0736633642
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,774,831 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

With 19 New York Times bestsellers and more than 230 million copies of his works in circulation, L. Ron Hubbard is among the most acclaimed and widely read authors of our time. As a leading light of American Pulp Fiction through the 1930s and '40s, he is further among the most influential authors of the modern age. Indeed, from Ray Bradbury to Stephen King, there is scarcely a master of imaginative tales who has not paid tribute to L. Ron Hubbard.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good For A Laugh, October 3, 2001

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Jesse B Ellyson (Dale City, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Typewriter in the Sky (Hardcover)

It is truly a shame that L. Ron Hubbard will likely be remembered only for Dianetics. The truth is this. He was one of the greatest writers of science fiction ever published. Books like Battlefield Earth are a testament to the talent of this man. And then there is Typewriter In The Sky. This is a magnificently funny book! The lead character, Mike de Wolf, finds himself transported into a novel being written by a friend. Here he is known as Miguel de Lobo and he quickly learns that he is not to be cast as the hero. Knowing that the villain must die in the end Mike has to find some way to stay alive in a world that is chock full of anachronisms and stereotypes. He must find a way to outsmart the author who is unknowingly guiding his fate. And he must do it while staying within the parameters of the character he has been cast into. This is a great book and very much worth the cover price.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Review of abridged audio book..., February 6, 2004

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Paladin08 (Folsom, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Typewriter in the Sky (Hardcover)

Rating System:
1 star = abysmal; some books deserve to be forgotten
2 star = poor; a total waste of time
3 star = good; worth the effort
4 star = very good; what writing should be
5 star = fantastic; must own it and share it with others

STORY: From back cover - "Through it couldn't be real, pianist Mike de Wolf suddenly finds himself the embattled main character in an adventure story being written by his friend, Horace Hackett. Transported inexplicably to another place and another time, he is embroiled in a desperate battle, fighting for his life as the notorious Spanish pirate Miguel de Lobo."

MY FEEDBACK:
1) Once I experienced L. Ron Hubbard's stories I've grown to really like his work a lot. He always has a character who is larger than life and extremely likeable. Also, his action is engaging and his plots satisfying.
2) This was a short (abridged) but fun pirate story with action and romance and humor
3) The end left me chuckling in appreciation...nuff said.
4) Jim Meskimen does the voices on the audio tape and is fun to listen too. He did seem to slip a few times on Mike de Wolfe's Irish accent but overall it was a well done acting job.
5) This is one of those stories not to take seriously. It is a very fast paced book full of clichés but delivered so well that it becomes a spoof on the pirate genre.

OVERALL: Very fun story that I couldn't guess the end to. Engaging at every level.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another 1940 L. Ron Hubbard Classic, December 19, 2002

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Richard J. Brzostek (New England, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Typewriter in the Sky (Hardcover)

First published in 1940, in Unknown Fantasy Fiction, this book is a timeless classic. The story is about someone that finds himself shifting between this world and a world created by an author. Will the story play out as written or will he be able to change the story world he is stuck in?

One of L. Ron Hubbard's pen names (René Lafayette) even makes an appearance in the story. This is a great fantasy book that reads very quickly and it a lot of fun.