A Tourist Named Death

Name: A Tourist Named Death
Author: Christopher Anvil

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By Christopher Anvil · First published 1985 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Action · 17,160 words

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_There was something rotten in the planet named Truth. rotten enough to call for the intervention of. _

Dan Redman walked swiftly and quietly down the broad hallway toward a door lettered:

A Tourist Named Death is listed on Textopian as a novel by Christopher Anvil, dated 1985 CE.

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Science Fiction — The book is set in a futuristic context involving advanced technologies and alien encounters, defining characteristics of the Science Fiction genre.
Adventure — The plot involves a journey through various planets, which indicates elements of adventure.
Action — There are several sequences of physical feats, battles and confrontations that are representative of the Action genre.
Comedy — Light-hearted dialogue and humorous scenarios are frequently incorporated into the storyline, suggesting a Comedy genre.