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The Risk Profession

Donald E. Westlake

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The Risk Profession

Donald E. Westlake

Novels, Science-Fiction & Fantasy

The Risk Profession is a science fiction novel by Donald E. Westlake, written in the early 1960s. It follows Ged Stanton, a claims investigator for a company that insures asteroid prospectors, as he investigates the suspicious death of a colleague. The narrative explores themes of risk, morality, and the complexities of a unique retirement plan in a dangerous futuristic setting. This work highlights Westlake's versatility as an author, showcasing his ability to blend mystery and science fiction.

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A science fiction novel written during the early 1960s. The narrative revolves around the world of space exploration and...

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WAS DONALD E. WESTLAKE A SCIENCE FICTION WRITER? Everyone knows him as the mystery writer who published books like The H...

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