{"product_id":"book-t172","title":"Bleekman's Planet","description":"\u003cp\u003eBleekman's Planet by Randall Garrett and Robert Silverberg - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThornwald had done his tour of duty for the Solar Service; now it was time for him to retire But a life of relaxation would not be simple on-Bleekman's Planet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking around cautiously, Mac Thornwald eased himself down from the window ledge where he had been crouching. It was less than a ten-foot drop, but because of the pain in his left ankle he didn't dare to drop too heavily. His right leg would have to take the brunt of the shock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs he struck the plastosteel pavement, he clamped his lips together to cut short the moan of pain that welled up as his left foot twisted under him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe staggered a little and then straightened to look around. No one had heard anything. The city around him was still silent. He still had a chance. Only the ghostly whispers of the air-reptiles drifting through the sky could be heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking a deep breath, he reholstered the pistol he was clutching and began limping up the dark street toward the Governor's Mansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEventually, the numbing pain began to leave his foot. The stun beam had hit the nerves near the ankle, but the effect wore off after several minutes of walking. \u003cem\u003eOkay\u003c\/em\u003e, he thought. \u003cem\u003eI'm back in business again.\u003c\/em\u003e The Governor of Bleekman's Planet had reckoned wrong when he tried to take personal property away from an ex-Patrolman.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":50137449234736,"sku":"BDt172","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/t172-Square-cover.jpg?v=1771292297","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-t172","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}