Planet of the Damned
Harry Harrison
Harry Harrison was still early in his career when he wrote this story, which was originally serialized in Analog Science Fact & Fiction in 1961. It was well received, being nominated for a Hugo award for Best Novel in 1962.
The pinnacle of achievement on the planet Anvhar is winning the Twenties: their annual physical and mental games. Brion Brandd has pushed himself beyond all his limits to claim the trophy, but his post-success recuperation is interrupted by a previous Winner, named Ihelj, on a mission. Ihelj’s story about the upcoming mutual destruction of two planets in a far-flung system, combined with subtle emotional manipulation, is enough to convince Brion that in saving human life he has a hitherto unforeseen job to do.
Duration - 5h 19m.
Author - Harry Harrison.
Narrator - Grant.
Published Date - Saturday, 24 January 2026.
Location:
United States
Description:
Harry Harrison was still early in his career when he wrote this story, which was originally serialized in Analog Science Fact & Fiction in 1961. It was well received, being nominated for a Hugo award for Best Novel in 1962. The pinnacle of achievement on the planet Anvhar is winning the Twenties: their annual physical and mental games. Brion Brandd has pushed himself beyond all his limits to claim the trophy, but his post-success recuperation is interrupted by a previous Winner, named Ihelj, on a mission. Ihelj’s story about the upcoming mutual destruction of two planets in a far-flung system, combined with subtle emotional manipulation, is enough to convince Brion that in saving human life he has a hitherto unforeseen job to do. Duration - 5h 19m. Author - Harry Harrison. Narrator - Grant. Published Date - Saturday, 24 January 2026.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:01:34
Chapter 1:
Duration:00:09:08
Chapter 2:
Duration:00:07:23
Chapter 3:
Duration:00:27:39
Chapter 4:
Duration:00:12:13
Chapter 5:
Duration:00:11:47
Chapter 6:
Duration:00:12:30
Chapter 7:
Duration:00:24:03
Chapter 8:
Duration:00:22:59
Chapter 9:
Duration:00:22:19
Chapter 10:
Duration:00:16:57
Chapter 11:
Duration:00:18:19
Chapter 12:
Duration:00:13:39
Chapter 13:
Duration:00:21:36
Chapter 14:
Duration:00:19:02
Chapter 15:
Duration:00:20:45
Chapter 16:
Duration:00:14:13
Chapter 17:
Duration:00:19:11
Chapter 18:
Duration:00:12:01
Chapter 19:
Duration:00:10:52
Ending Credits
Duration:00:01:33