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It skates on the edge of SF stereotypes with an edge of panache and sparkle of humor. Have fun with tropes! Watch heroes in stretch lycra save the Universe! Squeal at the tentacles of Monsters!

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50	The Stainless Steel Rat Gets Drafted (Stainless Steel Rat, #2) by Harry Harrison 3.92 avg rating — 5,492 ratings score: 71, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars