Planet of the Damned
Planet of the Damned is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel by Harry Harrison. Key subjects include human-alien encounters and life on other planets.
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About Planet of the Damned
"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.
Free audiobook
Planet of the Damned — LibriVox recording, 6 h 30 min in 19 sections.
Public-domain recording by volunteer readers. Listen online, download MP3s or stream from the Internet Archive.
Awards & lists
- ✦Hugo Awards 1962 — Best Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote Planet of the Damned?
Planet of the Damned was written by Harry Harrison.
What genre is Planet of the Damned?
It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.
Is Planet of the Damned free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
Is there a free audiobook of Planet of the Damned?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 6 h 30 min.
What books are similar to Planet of the Damned?
Readers who like it often enjoy The war of the worlds, The gods of Mars and Space Viking.
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