The Harrison, Harry 1925-2012 creator Schoenherr, John 1935-2010 text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Misplaced Battleship" by Harry Harrison is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story revolves around interstellar intrigue and crime, specifically the implications of a powerful battleship being secretly built in a peaceful sector of the galaxy. It addresses themes of deception, adventure, and the moral complexities faced by characters navigating both lawful and unlawful pursuits in a futuristic setting. The narrative follows the protagonist, Slippery Jim diGriz, a master thief turned agent for the Special Corps, as he uncovers a plot involving the covert construction of a Warlord-class battleship on the planet Cittanuvo. DiGriz, initially sent to investigate, finds himself embroiled in a deeper conspiracy when he discovers that a criminal mastermind named Pepe Nero, with the assistance of a cunning woman named Angelina, has orchestrated the construction and theft of the battleship for his own nefarious purposes. As diGriz races against time to apprehend Pepe and prevent chaos, he finds that nothing is as straightforward as it seems, challenging his wits and resolve at every turn. The climax showcases a tense showdown as diGriz confronts the duo, ultimately leading to unexpected twists and moral dilemmas about loyalty and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.) See also the longer work "The stainless steel rat," partially based on a version of this story: #70622. Release date is 2007-09-08 Produced by Greg Weeks, Bruce Albrecht, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Science fiction Criminals -- Fiction Police -- Fiction Space ships -- Fiction DiGriz, James Bolivar (Fictitious character) -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22541 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22541 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133522.0 22541