Planet of the Damned: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Planet of the Damned is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Harrison, Harry (1925–2012).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Planet of the Damned" by Harry Harrison is a science fiction novel published in 1962. When the desert planet Dis threatens neighboring Nyjord with cobalt bombs, champion athlete Brion Brandd is recruited for a desperate mission to prevent interplanetary genocide. On Dis, Brandd must navigate deadly attacks and unravel the mystery behind the ruling magter's suicidal aggression before a nuclear strike destroys the entire planet. His discovery reveals a disturbing biological explanation for their behavior and a race against time to disable the bombs.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Planet of the Damned
- Author credits: Harrison, Harry (1925–2012)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
- Life on other planets -- Fiction
- Science fiction
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Science Fiction
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