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In "Deathworld," Harry Harrison masterfully constructs a vivid tapestry of life on a hostile planet, where the environment itself is a formidable antagonist. The novel follows the journey of Jason dinAlt, a gambler with a unique ability to manipulate chance, as he navigates the... Read Full Overview

Harry Harrison's Deathworld is a fast-moving classic of science fiction adventure, set on a planet where every living thing seems dedicated to killing its human settlers. Jason dinAlt is a professional gambler with psionic talent, a man used to dangerous odds... Read Full Overview

In a universe where survival is the ultimate challenge, *Deathworld* by Harry Harrison invites you to embark on a thrilling journey through the most hostile environment imaginable. This classic sci-fi novel, long out of print and now beautifully restored by Alpha Editions, is... Read Full Overview

Deathworld is the name of a series of science fiction novels by Harry Harrison including the books Deathworld, Deathworld 2 and Deathworld 3 plus the short story "The Mothballed Spaceship".

Deathworld is the name of a series of science fiction novels by Harry Harrison including the books Deathworld (first published 1960, serialized in Astounding Science Fiction), Deathworld 2 (1964, initially titled The Ethical Engineer and serialized in Analog) and Deathworld 3... Read Full Overview

It was all highly suspicious. Jason didn't know a soul on this planet. Yet the card sent by service tube from the hotel desk had read: Kerk Pyrrus would like to see Jason dinAlt. Blunt and to the point. He signaled the desk to send the man up, then lowered his fingers a bit until... Read Full Overview