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The Stainless Steel Rat Omnibus

By Harry Harrison
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The Stainless Steel Rat Omnibus by Harry Harrison is a thrilling science fiction collection that follows the adventures of the cunning and charismatic anti-hero, Jim diGriz. Known as the "Stainless Steel Rat," Jim uses his intelligence and charm to outwit any dystopian authority or criminal adversary. Set in a future where space travel is common, this series combines elements of heists, espionage, and rebellion, providing a fast-paced and humorous exploration of a universe full of intrigue and danger.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love action-packed sci-fi adventures filled with sharp wit and clever escapades. It follows an anti-hero protagonist who uses his extraordinary cunning to outsmart authorities, making it perfect for fans of humorous and quick-paced galaxy-spanning heists.

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The Stainless Steel Rat Omnibus

Slippery Jim is back in one mega volume of his greatest ever adventures!.

'The Rat can hold his head up high amongst the most elevated superhero company; Bulldog Drummond, James Bond and Flash Gordon' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

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A stainless steel rat for a stainless steel world...

Meet Slippy Jim, aka The Stainless Steel Rat, aka James Bolivar DiGritz. A man of many names and many talents... all of which add up to make one of the greatest con men of all time.

Charming, quick-witted, physically fit, a master of disguise, a skilled liar, an accomplished bank robber and exceptionally talented at breaking and entering, he's everything a master thief should be. He's also about to be caught, turned and sent back out onto the streets as part of the Special Corps.

Join the adventure in this omnibus edition of the first three Stainless Steel Rat adventures: The Stainless Steel Rat, The Stainless Steel Rat's Revenge, and The Stainless Steel Rat Saves the World.

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The Stainless Steel Rat Omnibus by Harry Harrison receives praise for its humour and fast pacing. The Evening Standard describes it as very funny, while The Daily Telegraph labels it the "Monty Python of the spaceways". The Times Literary Supplement finds it truly breathtaking, and Richard Morgan highlights its endless inventiveness and humour, likening Harrison's impact on science fiction to Terry Pratchett's on fantasy.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780575081710

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 November 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 448

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Fiction General Fiction Harry Harrison Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

Harry Harrison is one of the established greats of SF, whose work includes the cult film Soylent Green. The Stainless Steel Rat is his most popular, and most iconic creation.

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