The Misplaced Battleship by Harry Harrison

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Author Harrison, Harry, 1925-2012
Illustrator Schoenherr, John, 1935-2010
Title The Misplaced Battleship
Series Title The Stainless Steel Rat
Produced from Astounding Science Fiction April 1960.
Note See also the longer work "The stainless steel rat," partially based on a version of this story: #70622.
Note Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Greg Weeks, Bruce Albrecht, Stephen Blundell
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Summary "The Misplaced Battleship" by Harry Harrison is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story revolves around interstellar intrigue and crime, specifically the implications of a powerful battleship being secretly built in a peaceful sector of the galaxy. It addresses themes of deception, adventure, and the moral complexities faced by characters navigating both lawful and unlawful pursuits in a futuristic setting. The narrative follows the protagonist, Slippery Jim diGriz, a master thief turned agent for the Special Corps, as he uncovers a plot involving the covert construction of a Warlord-class battleship on the planet Cittanuvo. DiGriz, initially sent to investigate, finds himself embroiled in a deeper conspiracy when he discovers that a criminal mastermind named Pepe Nero, with the assistance of a cunning woman named Angelina, has orchestrated the construction and theft of the battleship for his own nefarious purposes. As diGriz races against time to apprehend Pepe and prevent chaos, he finds that nothing is as straightforward as it seems, challenging his wits and resolve at every turn. The climax showcases a tense showdown as diGriz confronts the duo, ultimately leading to unexpected twists and moral dilemmas about loyalty and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Criminals -- Fiction
Subject Police -- Fiction
Subject Space ships -- Fiction
Subject DiGriz, James Bolivar (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 22541
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Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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