The Misplaced Battleship follows Slippery Jim diGriz, the Stainless Steel Rat, as he tracks down a stolen Warlord-class battleship — the most powerful weapon in the galaxy — hidden somewhere in the asteroid belt. A classic sci-fi caper from the master of humorous space opera.
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The Misplaced Battleship
A Warlord-class battleship has vanished — and Slippery Jim diGriz, the Stainless Steel Rat, must track it down before it falls into the wrong hands in this classic sci-fi caper.
| Author | Harry Harrison |
| First Published | 1960 (Astounding Science Fiction) |
| Genre | Humorous science fiction, space opera |
| Chapters | 1 (short story) |
| Series | Stainless Steel Rat |
| Style | Witty, fast-paced, relentlessly entertaining |
🚀 The Story
A Warlord-class battleship, the most powerful weapon in the galaxy, has been misplaced — literally. Stolen from a secret construction yard and hidden somewhere in the asteroid belt, it threatens the fragile peace of the sector.
Enter Slippery Jim diGriz, the Stainless Steel Rat: master criminal turned Special Corps agent. Sent to investigate the disappearance, Jim soon discovers that the beautiful and deadly Angelina and the criminal mastermind Pepe Nero are behind the scheme. But nothing is quite what it seems in this fast-paced adventure through the seedy underworld of the galaxy.
📖 About the Stainless Steel Rat
Harry Harrison’s Stainless Steel Rat series is one of the most beloved in science fiction. Slippery Jim diGriz is a charming rogue — a brilliant criminal who uses his talents for the forces of good (mostly). The stories are witty, inventive, and filled with clever heists, narrow escapes, and unforgettable characters.
The Misplaced Battleship, first published in Astounding Science Fiction in 1960, is an early entry in the series that captures everything fans love about the Stainless Steel Rat: Jim’s irreverent humor, his genius for trouble, and his complicated relationship with the beautiful and equally dangerous Angelina.
✨ What Makes the DodaBooks Edition Special
This edition presents Harrison’s classic caper in a clean, distraction-free format.
Zero Distractions
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Smart Typography
Curly quotes, em-dashes, proper ellipsis — typeset with care for a premium reading experience.
Quick Read
At 48 pages, perfect for an afternoon — Harrison's fast-paced prose makes it fly by.
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All boilerplate stripped, consistent formatting throughout the text.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to read the other Stainless Steel Rat stories first?
No. The Misplaced Battleship works perfectly as a standalone story. It’s a great introduction to the character and the universe.
How long is it?
48 pages — a short story that can be read in about an hour. Perfect for a quick dose of classic sci-fi entertainment.
Is this part of a series?
Yes, it’s one of the early Stainless Steel Rat stories. The first novel in the series is The Stainless Steel Rat (1961), but this story was published first in magazine form in 1960.
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The Misplaced Battleship is classic Harry Harrison — witty, inventive, and relentlessly entertaining. Slippery Jim diGriz at his best. The DodaBooks edition presents the story in a clean, distraction-free format:
- ✅ Complete story — every word of the classic tale
- ✒️ Smart typography — curly quotes, em-dashes, proper ellipsis
- ⚡ Quick read — 48 pages, perfect for an afternoon
- 🔒 DRM-free — read on any device, anytime
- 📥 Instant download — EPUB format