The Stainless Steel Rat Gets Drafted

About “The Stainless Steel Rat Gets Drafted”

The Stainless Steel Rat series, featuring Slippery Jim DiGriz, is one of Harry Harrison's notable works. In this book, Jim seeks revenge against Captain Garth, whose real name and rank are unclear, for the death of his mentor, The Bishop. His simple goal becomes complicated as he joins Garth's army through an indirect path. He quickly rises and falls in rank, then turns against the army to protect a pacifist planet from Garth's plans to enslave and kill its people. The story is filled with action and keeps the reader engaged throughout.