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A science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. Set within a futuristic Solar System, the story explores themes of identity, courage, and societal expectations through the lens of gladiatorial combat. The protagonist, Jak Dempsi, is portrayed as a reluctant hero who grapples with the implications of his newfound fame as the Solar System Champion, having unintentionally gained the title through a series of fortuitous