{"product_id":"book-haqd","title":"The Repairman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Repairman\u003c\/em\u003e by Harry Harrison is a fast-paced, witty adventure centered on a hyperspace beacon that absolutely shouldn't still exist-and a repairman who'd rather be anywhere else. When he's strong-armed into fixing a 2,000-year-old relic buried inside a colossal stone pyramid and worshipped by a tribe of mutated lizard-priests, he must improvise, bluff, disguise himself, and survive a religious conflict just to get the machinery running again. It's classic Harrison: clever, inventive, and full of sharp humor as our reluctant hero confronts danger, bureaucracy, and the universe's worst possible assignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarrison's story mixes science-fiction engineering, alien culture, and comic misfortune into a seamless narrative. The result is a lively romp through interstellar maintenance work, complete with out-of-control rituals, blind priests, and a beacon so outdated that fixing it borders on archaeology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarry Harrison (1925-2012) was one of science fiction's most versatile creators. Widely known for \u003cem\u003eMake Room! Make Room!\u003c\/em\u003e (the inspiration for \u003cem\u003eSoylent Green\u003c\/em\u003e) and his beloved \u003cem\u003eStainless Steel Rat\u003c\/em\u003e series, he combined humor, social commentary, and razor-sharp storytelling across dozens of acclaimed works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore becoming a novelist, Harrison worked as an illustrator, editor, and comics writer, contributing to the early DNA of \u003cem\u003eFantastic Adventures\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGalaxy\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eWorlds of Tomorrow\u003c\/em\u003e. His stories often feature reluctant heroes, cunning solutions, and a deep appreciation for the absurd. \"The Repairman\" is a perfect example of his playful yet razor-smart approach to classic sci-fi.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49414961889584,"sku":"BDhaqd","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/haqd-Square-cover.jpg?v=1769735239","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-haqd","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}