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Join Retief of the Red-Tape Mountain as he navigates the complex universe of intergalactic diplomacy. With sealed orders in hand, he faces off against the Aga Kaga, who seeks peace but has their sights set on everything in sight. Explore the curious case of a distant community college overshadowed by an influx of exchange students, and unravel the challenges of a workers rebellion that threatens to drain the brains of an entire colony. From the etiquette of diplomacy hiding treachery in The Madman From Earth to the unexpected company on a mission to investigate an encroaching empire in The ...

The fifth set of Favorite Science Fiction Stories contains the following titles: "The Skull" by Phlip K. Dick, "Sam/ This Is You" by Murray Leinster, "Manners of the Age" by Horace Brown Fyfe, "Omnilingual" by H. Beam Piper, "Heist Job on Theiser" by Gordan Randall Jarrett, "The Yillian Way" by Keith Laumer, "The Ultimate Vice" by A. Bertram Chandler, "Backlash" by Winston Marks, "Adolescents Only" by Irving Cox, "Project Mastodon" by Clifford Simak, and six more!

From the ruins of Stonehenge to the starships of Vallon he sought the secret of a trace of memory. When the man named Legion signed on as a soldier of fortune, he did not expect to end up as the master of a private island, nor to cower in ancient druid pits, nor fight for his life in the great hall of Okk-Hamiloth on a planet galaxies away.

Twenty-four of the greatest science fiction stories of all time in this fourth sci-fi short story collection, including works by Jerry Dunham, Emmett Dowell, James Causey, Gordon Randall Garrett, James A. Cox, Phyllis Sterling Smith, Richard A. Sternbach, Robert Sheckley, E. G. Von Wald, Keith Laumer, Jerome Bixby, Frederik Pohl, Roger Dee, Arnold Marmore, James H. Schmitz, Lester del Rey, Cordwainer Smith, Ray Bradbury, and Philip K. Dick.

Here is a story starring the always unconventional Terrestrial Diplomat Retief. As a diplomat, Retief does not always follow procedure. Well, the truth is that he almost never follows procedure but somehow his wit and strength manage to salvage most situations from the bumbling of the other diplomats. His sardonic approach to inter galactic negotiations is always a delight to hear. Keith Laumer at his sardonic best.

Nine classic science fiction stories.

In Worlds of the Imperium, Brion Bayards life takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles upon an alternate reality where history diverged from our own. His abduction leads him to shocking truths about a world filled with doppelgängers of notorious figures, including a tyrant bearing his own name. Tasked with an audacious mission to infiltrate the enemy stronghold, Brion must don the guise of his malevolent double, assassinate him, and assume his identity to restore order. Yet, after encountering his mirror-image counterpart, Brion grapples with the moral dilemma of killing a man who shares ...

The 5th volume of Great Sci-Fi Stories includes stories by Lester Del Ray, Robert Silverberg, Harry Harrison, and others.

"The murmur of conversation around the conference table died as the World Secretary entered the room and took his place at the head of the table. “Ladies and Gentlemen,” he said. “I’ll not detain you with formalities today. The representative of the Navy Department is waiting outside to present the case for his proposal. You all know something of the scheme; it has been heard and passed as feasible by the Advisory Group. It will now be our responsibility to make the decision."

Sci-Fi Shorts is a collection of classic science fiction stories from the golden age of space stories. This group of five unabridged short stories by various authors covers such adventures as crazy scientists stealing souls, time traveling miners, trouble behind enemy lines, gambling for the future of a world, and gateways through space.

Retief, the somewhat reluctant diplomat, does not always follow what his superiors define as "proper procedure". His suave and sardonic approach to intergalactic maneuvering and his attempts to smooth over the bumblings of his other diplomats is documented in this funny story. Keith Laumer adds another delightful episode in Retief's career here.

This work by Keith Laumer, published in 1959, stems from the classic age of science fiction! The Earth is dying from something mysterious. Humanity has to find a colony deep in space that will enable them a sufficient level of technology to fight back. Surprisingly though, almost the whole crew of the ship sent to search for the colony want go back to Earth... Will our hero, Captain Greylorn, be able to suppress the mutiny and make some kind of future for mankind?

In a desperate search for a way to Miami, Legion finds himself homeless and hungry until he encounters Foster. Foster enlists Legions help to confront the enigmatic light-beings known as Hunters, who have been relentlessly pursuing him, and to recover his fragmented memories. Armed with a centuries-old journal filled with cryptic entries, Foster holds the key to unraveling his true identity. Their thrilling journey takes them from the ancient stones of Stonehenge to alien spacecraft, distant planets, and extraordinary methods of navigating the complexities of age and memory. - Summary by Nick ...

Dive into two captivating tales featuring the wonderfully unconventional Terrestrial Diplomat, Retief. Known for his disregard of protocol, Retiefs cleverness and strength often turn chaotic situations into triumphs, even as his fellow diplomats flounder. Enjoy his sardonic wit and sharp perspective on intergalactic negotiations in these delightful stories.

Dive into a captivating science fiction tale by the renowned Keith Laumer. Follow the journey of a young man who leaves his quiet rural town, driven by curiosity about the world beyond. What lies just beyond the next hill? What does a bustling city truly look like? Is there really an ocean? With only the accounts of others to guide him, he confidently boards the local train. However, upon awakening, he discovers himself alone in an abandoned train with no engine in sight, and the tracks abruptly end in a grain field. What is happening? Is this a strange new reality, or are our perceptions ...

In a race against time, Earth faces annihilation from a relentless alien plague. The planets last hope lies in the fabled Omega Colony, hidden somewhere in the cosmos. As Lieutenant Commander Greylorn leads the mission to uncover Omegas location, every choice he makes could determine the fate of humanity during its first encounter with an alien civilization. Will he rise to the challenge, or will the weight of the universe be too much to bear? (Summary by Mark Nelson)

Join us for an engaging journey through three captivating tales by the brilliant Keith Laumer, a master of early 1960s Science Fiction. In this collection, youll encounter A Bad Day for Vermin, The King of the City, and Doorstep. These stories, originally featured in popular Science Fiction magazines of the era, showcase a vivid array of aliens‚Aîsome grotesque, others mesmerizing‚Aîand offer a poignant glimpse into a future marked by the collapse of the US government. I wont give away any spoilers, but prepare for an imaginative adventure that is sure to entertain and provoke thought. (...