The Stainless Steel Rat Returns
The Stainless Steel Rat Returns by Harry Harrison is a science fiction novel published by Tom Doherty Associates on August 3, 2010. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The story follows James Bolivar “Slippery Jim” DiGriz, a retired interstellar criminal and Special Corps agent, who finds himself in a precarious situation when a long-lost cousin arrives with a ship full of swine, threatening his comfortable life on the planet Moolaplenty.
Readers will encounter a blend of action and adventure as DiGriz embarks on a wild journey through the galaxy alongside his wife, Angelina. This darkly satirical narrative showcases Harrison’s signature humor and wit, as DiGriz navigates challenges in search of adventure and a way to rid himself of the unexpected visitors. The novel continues the legacy of one of modern science fiction’s most enduring characters, offering a fresh escapade filled with intrigue and mischief.
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After a ten-year absence, the return of one of the most enduring series characters in modern SF
James Bolivar “Slippery Jim” DiGriz, Special Corps agent, master con man, interstellar criminal (retired), is living high on the hog on the planet of Moolaplenty when a long-lost cousin and a shipful of swine arrive to drain his bank account and send him and his lovely wife, Angelina, wandering the stars on the wildest journey since Gulliver’s Travels.
In this darkly satiric work, Harry Harrison bring his most famous character out of retirement for a grand tour of the galaxy. The Stainless Steel Rat rides again: a cocktail in his hand, a smile on his lips, and larceny in his heart, in search of adventure, gravitons, and a way to get rid of the pigs.
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