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A delightfully chaotic, tongue-in-cheek space caper where a charming rogue and his equally dangerous family take on the universe. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Stainless Steel Rat Wants You! (Stainless Steel Rat, Book 3).
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A delightfully absurd romp that flips classic pulp sci-fi tropes on their head with deadpan wit and chaotic charm.
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The moon is a harsh mistress
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