Planet of the Damned by Harry Harrison
This Halcyon Classics ebook is PLANET OF THE DAMNED by eminent science fiction writer Harry Harrison.
Brion Brandd has just won the Twenties, a global competition to test achievements in 20 categories of human activities -- but before he can enjoy his victory he's recruited to leave his homeworld to help save Dis, a barren, burned-out cinder of a world populated by homicidal maniacs. PLANET OF THE DAMNED was nominated for a Hugo award in 1962.
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Planet of the Damned by Harry Harrison
This Halcyon Classics ebook is PLANET OF THE DAMNED by eminent science fiction writer Harry Harrison.
Brion Brandd has just won the Twenties, a global competition to test achievements in 20 categories of human activities -- but before he can enjoy his victory he's recruited to leave his homeworld to help save Dis, a barren, burned-out cinder of a world populated by homicidal maniacs. PLANET OF THE DAMNED was nominated for a Hugo award in 1962.
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Planet of the Damned by Harry Harrison
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940011831447 |
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Publisher: | Halcyon Press Ltd. |
Publication date: | 10/01/2010 |
Series: | Halcyon Classics , #1 |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | eBook |
File size: | 136 KB |
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Arm of the Law
Deathworld
The Ethical Engineer
The K-Factor
The Misplaced Battleship
Navy Day
Planet of the Damned
The Repairman
Sense of Obligation
Toy Shop
The Velvet Glove
Arm of the Law
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The Ethical Engineer
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