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Here is one of the tightest, tautest stories of interplanetary adventure in a long while... a story of science fiction exceptionality, serene futuristic awesomeness, and the tranquility that comes from devouring a work of sci fi so utterly brilliant, so utterly thorough...

In a future of extreme overpopulation, Flora yearns to escape the tiny, windowless apartment she shares with her husband Harry. When Harry installs virtual reality walls to distract her from the claustrophobia, Flora embraces the illusory landscapes—until Harry adds more screens that leave her feeling more trapped than ever. On the brink of a nervous breakdown as the walls close in, Flora makes a desperate plea for help from her increasingly indifferent husband in this chilling vision of t...

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...

“What kind of university do they have on D’Land?” asked Retief. “We’re sending them two thousand exchange students. It must be quite an institution.” “University? D’Land has one under-endowed technical college.” “Will all the exchange students be studying at the Technical College?” “Two thousand students? Hah! Two hundred students would overtax the facilities of the college.” “I wonder if the Bogans know that?” “The Bogans? Why, most of d’Land’s difficulties are due to the unwise trade agr...

Retief ways might be the disgrace of Earth's diplomatic corps—but he always manages to get the job done, much to his boss's dismay!

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

The Complete Works of Keith LaumerThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - A Bad Day for Vermin2 - End as a Hero3 - Doorstep4 - A Trace of Memory5 - The King of the City6 - The Long Remembered Thunder7 - The Star-Sent Knaves8 - The Night of the Trolls9 - The Frozen Planet10 - The Madman From Earth11 - Retief of the Red-Tape Mountain12 - Aide Memoire...

In "Worlds of the Imperium," the protagonist is Brion Bayard, a diplomat for the United Nations who finds himself embroiled in a complex interdimensional conflict. Bayard discovers the existence of parallel universes and becomes entangled in a conspiracy involving political intrigue, espionage, and alternate versions of himself.The novel explores themes of identity, power, and the consequences of choice across different realities. Laumer's writing is known for its fast-paced action, imagin...

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 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!

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...

Once again it is up to Jamie Retief to save another diplomatic mission. Terra has recently signed a treaty with the planet Petreac. But revolution threatens and the Terrans must save the Nenni cast or their mission will end in abject failure.