Harry Harrison

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Biography

Harry Harrison was a prolific American science fiction author best known for his highly acclaimed series, West of Eden. Born Henry Maxwell Dempsey in Stamford, Connecticut in 1925, Harrison's passion for writing and storytelling began at a young age. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, he pursued a career as a writer, publishing his first novel, Deathworld, in 1960. Harrison quickly gained recognition in the science fiction community for his unique blend of adventure, humor, and social commentary. The West of Eden series, which follows the alternate history of Earth where dinosaurs never became extinct and humans must coexist with intelligent reptilian beings, solidified Harrison's reputation as a master of speculative fiction. Throughout his career, Harrison penned over 50 novels and numerous short stories, earning multiple prestigious awards such as the Hugo and Nebula Awards. His work has influenced generations of science fiction writers and remains beloved by fans around the world. Harry Harrison's legacy continues to inspire and captivate readers with his imaginative storytelling and thought-provoking narratives.

Standalone Novels

Individual novels by Harry Harrison not part of a series

50 in 50 : Fifty stories for fifty years!
A Rebel in Time
A Stainless Steel Rat Is Born )
A transatlantic tunnel, hurrah!
Adventures of Stainless Steel Rat
Adventures of the Stainless Steel Rat
Astounding Analog Reader
Bill the Galactic Hero
Bill, the Galactic Hero
Bill, the Galactic Hero on the Planet of Bottled Brains
Bill, the Galactic Hero on the Planet of Tasteless Pleasure
Bill, the Galactic Hero on the Planet of Zombie Vampires
Bill, the Galactic Hero on the Planet of the Hippies from Hell
Bill, the Galactic Hero: On the Planet of Tasteless Pleasure
Bill, the Galactic Hero: On the Planet of Ten Thousand Bars
Bill, the Galactic Hero: the Final Incoherent Adventure
Captive Universe
Daleth Effect
Galactic Dreams
Homeworld
Homeworld to the Stars, Volume 2: Wheelworld
Invasion: Earth
Jupiter Plague
King and Emperor
Le probl�?¨me de Turing
Make Room! Make Room!
One King's Way )
Planet of the Damned
Queen Victoria's revenge
Return to Eden
Skyfall
Stainless Steel Rat Gets Drafted )
Stainless Steel Rat Is Born )
Stainless Steel Rat Wants You! )
Stainless Steel Rat for President
Stainless Steel Rat for President )
Stainless Steel Visions
Stars & Stripes Forever )
Stars and Stripes Triumphant
Stonehenge: Where Atlantis Died
The Adventures of the Stainless Steel Rat
The Hammer and the Cross )
The Planet of the Robot Slaves
The Qe2 Is Missing
The Stainless Steel Rat
The Stainless Steel Rat Gets Drafted
The Stainless Steel Rat Goes To Hell
The Stainless Steel Rat Goes to Hell
The Stainless Steel Rat Joins The Circus
The Stainless Steel Rat Saves the World )
The Stainless Steel Rat Wants You! )
The Stainless Steel Rat for President )
The Stainless Steel Rat wants you!
The Stainless Steel Rat's Revenge
The Stainless Steel Rat's Revenge )
The Turing Option:
The men from PIG and ROBOT
There Won't Be War
To the Stars: Homeworld, Wheelworld, Starworld/3 Volumes in 1
Turing Option
War With the Robots
West of Eden
West of Eden/08743
Wheelworld to the Stars 2
Winter in Eden
You Can Be the Stainless Steel Rat

Classic Series

The series that started it all

West of Eden
The Stars and the Shadows

Recent Series

Latest works by the author

The Golden Age

Reading Order

Complete reading order for Harry Harrison's books

1Standalone Novels

2West Of Eden

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Harry Harrison?

Harry Harrison was an American science fiction author best known for his Stainless Steel Rat series.

What is the West of Eden series about?

The West of Eden series is a trilogy of alternate history novels that explore a world where the dinosaurs did not become extinct and instead evolved into intelligent beings.

How many books are in the West of Eden series?

There are three books in the West of Eden series: West of Eden, Winter in Eden, and Return to Eden.

When did Harry Harrison write the West of Eden series?

Harry Harrison wrote the West of Eden series in the 1980s.

Are there any other notable series or books by Harry Harrison?

Yes, Harry Harrison is also known for his Deathworld series and the Bill, the Galactic Hero series, among others.