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Retief: the Dirty Dozen: A Positronic Book

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by Keith Laumer
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Availability:In StockContributor:Keith LaumerPublish date:5/5/2020Pages:274
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Positronic PublishingISBN-13:9781515445166ISBN-10:151544516XUPC:9781515445166Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Science FictionBook Topic:Action & Adventure, Space Opera, Hard Science FictionSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.75 inchesWeight:0.572Product ID:SC65Y5141V

Interstellar diplomacy meets all-out action in this explosive Retief adventure from Keith Laumer.

When a volatile crisis threatens fragile galactic alliances, Jame Retief once again finds himself navigating treacherous political terrain-and, as usual, the situation demands far more than polite negotiation. In Retief: The Dirty Dozen, bureaucratic blunders and alien hostility collide, forcing Retief to assemble an unlikely team and take decisive action where official channels fail.

Blending sharp satire with high-velocity space opera, Laumer skewers diplomatic pretension while delivering pulse-driven adventure. The Retief series remains a standout example of science fiction that balances humor, commentary, and sheer narrative momentum.

Explore other exciting Positronic Books devoted to classic science fiction, fantasy, and mystery.r. 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
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Positronic PublishingISBN-13:9781515445166ISBN-10:151544516XUPC:9781515445166Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Science FictionBook Topic:Action & Adventure, Space Opera, Hard Science FictionSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.75 inchesWeight:0.572Product ID:SC65Y5141V
Laumer, Keith: - Keith Laumer (1925-1993) was an American science fiction writer and former U.S. diplomat whose real-world experience informed the creation of his popular Retief series. Known for combining satirical wit with action-driven storytelling, Laumer also authored the influential Bolo military science fiction stories. His work continues to be appreciated for its energetic plots and incisive humor within mid-century speculative fiction.
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