Heist Job on Thizar
Heist Job on Thizar is a science fiction novel by Randall Garrett. It follows the adventures of a group of criminals who plan to rob a powerful and wealthy family on the planet Thizar. The group consists of a former soldier, a master thief, a computer expert, and a weapons specialist. They plan to use their skills to break into the family's heavily guarded compound and steal their fortune. However, they soon discover that the family is not as wealthy as they thought, and that the compound is guarded by a powerful force of robots. The group must use their wits and skills to outsmart the robots and make off with the family's fortune. Along the way, they must also contend with the planet's dangerous wildlife, as well as the family's own security forces. Heist Job on Thizar is an exciting and thrilling adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a great read for fans of science fiction and adventure stories.
By Randall Garrett · First published 1956 · Genre: Crime Fiction, Mystery, Thriller · 5,411 words
First lines
"In the future, we may discover new planets; our ships may rocket to new worlds; robots may be smarter than people. But we'll still have slick characters willing and able to turn a fast buck -- even though they have to be smarter than Einstein to do it."
Anson Drake sat quietly in the Flamebird Room of the Royal Gandyll Hotel, listening to the alien, but soothing strains of the native orchestra and sipping a drink. He knew perfectly well that he had no business displaying himself in public on the planet Thizar; there were influential Thizarians who held no love for a certain Earthman named Anson Drake.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Randall Garrett
- Date: 1956 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Crime Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Adventure
- Length: 5,411 words
- Structure: 1 section, 144 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Crime Fiction — The title of the book suggests a crime-related plot, as 'heist' is a term used to describe a robbery or theft.
- Mystery — The title of the book suggests a mystery-related plot, as 'heist' implies a puzzle or challenge that needs to be solved.
- Thriller — The title of the book suggests a thriller-related plot, as 'heist' implies a suspenseful and exciting story.
- Adventure — The title of the book suggests an adventure-related plot, as 'heist' implies a daring and risky mission.
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American · Criminals · Fiction · Jewelry theft · Science Fiction · Short stories · algol · anson · back · belgezad · coronation · dobigel