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Planet of the Damned by Harry Harrison

Planet of the Damned

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Harry Harrison

Start Publishing LLC · Ebook · October 19, 2015

Brion Brandd was chosen for the mission because he was the very best of the best.

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Who it’s for
A capable hero faces a world-threatening mission where every move may be his last.
Genres
Space Opera, Sci-Fi Adventure
Published
Start Publishing LLC, October 19, 2015

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About this book

Brion Brandd was chosen for the mission because he was the very best of the best. It is up to him to avert a nuclear war, but even all his training and intelligence might not be enough to save a world. Nothing is as it seems and every action could be his last. This tightly plotted adventure novel was nominated for the prestigious Hugo Award.

High-Stakes Adventure

A capable hero faces a world-threatening mission where every move may be his last.

Come here for

  • A high-stakes mission to avert nuclear war
  • A tightly plotted adventure where appearances mislead

Expect

  • Space-adventure stakes, kept brisk and direct
  • A suspenseful mix of training, intelligence, and uncertainty

Where it sits

Sci-Fi Adventure76%
Space Opera63%

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Publisher categories

  • Sci-Fi
  • Sci-Fi Adventure
  • Military Sci-Fi
Authors
Harry Harrison
Publisher
Start Publishing LLC
Published
October 19, 2015
Format
Ebook
Reading lane
Sci-Fi