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Jame Retief is a diplomat; a soldier; a gentleman; a rouge when necessary a man of action and a lightening fast thinker. He is the best the Corps Diplomatique Terrestrienne has to offer. Caught between the hide bound old guard of the Corps and new realities on the ground Retief often finds himself in awkward positions that only he can solve. History is presented to us in nice neat time-lines. But the making of history is anything but neat. People like Retief who actually make history are seldom recorded in the history books. These are the stories of the people who drive history. Collected here are a dozen of the very best Retif stories.
Keith Laumer was a Hugo and World Fantasy Nominee science fiction officer. Laumer’s experience as an officer in the United States Air Force and a diplomat in the Foreign Service shines through in these stories. One of science fiction’s true luminaries.
Included herein: The Frozen Planet
Gambler’s World
The Yillian Way
The Madman from Earth
Retief of the Red-Tape Mountain
Aide Memoire
Cultural Exchange
The Desert and the Stars
Saline Solution
Mightiest Qorn
The Governor of Glave
Diplomat-at-Arms
A propos de l'auteur
Keith Laumer (1925-1993) was a notable American science fiction author renowned for his contributions to the genre, particularly in the realm of space opera and military science fiction. Born in Syracusa, New York, Laumer served as a U.S. Air Force officer, an experience that profoundly influenced his writing, infusing it with detailed military and strategic elements. He began his writing career in the 1950s, gaining recognition for his imaginative storytelling and inventive world-building. Laumer is perhaps best known for his Bolo series, featuring sentient tanks engaged in futuristic warfare, which became a hallmark of his career. His works, including The Star-Sent Knaves, often explore themes of interstellar adventure, political intrigue, and cosmic conflict, reflecting his fascination with galactic empires and space battles. His narrative style is marked by action-packed plots and complex character development. Throughout his career, Laumer's contributions helped shape modern science fiction, making him a significant figure in the genre. His ability to blend futuristic technology with compelling storylines has left a lasting impact on science fiction literature.
