num_pages: 297
description: Saga continues of Barry Tallander's fledgling Star Company, narrated by Ramou, who loves to fight, and diplomatic mentor Horace. Puritan colony planet Citadel forbids theater, but a lecture on heads passes elderly deacons' approval in Hadleyburg hall. Pretty Prudence sweet-talks protective brother Elias to help trapped newcomers, but again, the show triggers a riot. Plus preview The Secular Wizard.
language: English
title: A Slight Detour
titlecomplete: A Slight Detour (Starship Troupers, #3)
genres: Science Fiction, Collections, Fiction, Humor, Fantasy
ratings_count: 184
series: Starship Troupers
publisher: Ballantine Del Rey