John Keith Laumer (1925–1993) was an American science fiction author. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, he was an officer in the United States Air Force and a diplomat in the United States Foreign Service. This collection containes 9 classic tales...more than 400 pages of great reading! Included are:GREYLORNTHE FROZEN PLANETGAMBLER’S WORLDTHE YILLIAN WAYIT COULD BE ANYTHINGEND AS A HEROA BAD DAY FOR VERMINA TRACE OF MEMORY...

Keith Laumer emerged as one of the modern masters of science fiction in the 1960s and 1970s, creating such memoriable characters as Retief of the CDT and the Bolos. This collection assembles 21 of his great tales, including stories in both of those series (and one complete novel). Here are:INTRODUCTION: KEITH LAUMERTHE FROZEN PLANET [Retief]GAMBLER’S WORLD [Retief]THE YILLIAN WAY [Retief]THE MADMAN FROM EARTH [Retief]RETIEF OF THE RED-TAPE MOUNTAI...

The Serapis Classics edition of The Science Fiction Omnibus #1! A smashing, kick-butt collection of some of the best sci-fi ever written: GENESIS, by H. Beam Piper FARMER, by Mack Reynolds EARTHSMITH, by Milton Lesser WHERE THE WORLD IS QUIET, by C.H. Liddell WARNING FROM THE STARS, by Ron Cocking THY NAME IS WOMAN, by Kenneth O'Hara THE SWORD, by Frank Quattrocchi THE YILLIAN WAY, by Keith Laumer OPERATION EARTHWORM, by Joe Archibald THE LAST LETTER, by Fritz Leiber THE BACK OF OUR HEADS,...

Collected here for the first time in this massive omnibus collection are three novels and twenty-two short stories by multiple Hugo and Nebular Award nominated author, Keith Laumer. That’s more than nine hundred pages of top notch adventure science fiction. This book is jammed packed with some of Laumer’s best work including stories set in both the Retief and Bolo series. Laumer’s experience as an officer in the United States Air Force and a diplomat in the Foreign Service shines thr...

The fifth volume in the Science Fiction Megapack series collects 25 tales of high adventure through other worlds and times, including 5 Hugo and Nebula Award-winners and nominees. Featured this time are:AGAPE AMONG THE ROBOTS, by Allen SteeleTHE STARSHIP MECHANIC, by Jay Lake and Ken ScholesPEACEMAKER, by Gardner DozoisOR ALL THE SEAS WITH OYSTERS, by Avram DavidsonGRANDMA, by Carol EmshwillerTHE GIFT BEARER, by Charles L. FontenayI, ROBOT,...

The Science Fiction Archive #2, an amazing collection of the greatest science fiction writing EVER! Featuring: With These Hands, by C.M. Kornbluth What is POSAT?, by Phyllis Sterling-Smith A Little Journey, by Ray Bradbury Hunt the Hunter, by Kris Neville Citizen Jell, by Michael Shaara Operation Distress, by Lester Del Rey Syndrome Johnny, by Charles Dye Psychotennis, anyone?, by Lloyd Williams Prime Difference, by Alan Nourse Doorstep, by Keith Laumer The Drug, by C.C. MacApp An Elephant...

The machine's job was to defend its place against enemies - but it had forgotten it had friends! Keith Laumer weaves a futuristic science fiction masterpiece the way only Keith Laumer can weave a futuristic science fiction masterpiece!

“It is rather unusual,” Magnan said, “to assign an officer of your rank to courier duty, but this is an unusual mission.”

Granthan's mission was the most vital of the war. It would mean instant victory—but for whom? Earth didn't trust his information. They were sure that he had been brain washed by the enemy. He had to convince them that he could be trusted before they killed him. But could he?

For Brion Bayard, the discovery of an alternate world to Earth where history took a different turn in the road was not a pleasant experience. His kidnapping brought him some startling revelations. Here was a world in which appeared identical doubles of famous personages—including a dangerous and hated dictator named Brion Bayard!His assignment seemed simple enough. Dressed as his double, Brion was to enter the enemy stronghold, kill the dictator, and take his place until law and or...

Time travel remains a favorite subgenre in science fiction, and we are pleased to present another volume of classic tales. From pulp adventure to literary gems, here are stories that range from the ancient past to the far future...20 in all, by masters of their craft!Included are:TIME IN THE ROUND, by Fritz LeiberTRANSFER POINT, by Anthony BoucherGUEST IN THE HOUSE, by Frank Belknap LongA STONE AND A SPEAR, by Raymond F. JonesTHE ORDEAL OF COLONE...

Keith Laumer was well-known for his science fiction action and adventure stories. "It Could Be Anything" shows us a different side of his talent. In this original, thought-provoking story he explores and redefines the meaning of meaning.