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1) Greylorn
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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...
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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?
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Granthan's mission was the most vital of the war. It would mean instant victory-but for whom? _______ Keith Laumer 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. His older brother March Laumer was also a writer, known for his adult reinterpretations of the Land of Oz (also mentioned in Laumer's The Other Side of Time)....
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Retief knew the importance of sealed orders-and the need to keep them that way! Keith Laumer was a bestselling author who was nominated for both the Hugo and Nebula Awards. Before becoming a science fiction writer Laumer was an officer in the United States Air Force and a diplomat in the Foreign Service, adding a note of realism to many of his stories. One of science fiction's true luminaries.
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Blast you, Retief! Your violent ways are the disgrace of Earth's diplomatic corps-but your salty jokes are worse! Before becoming a science fiction writer Laumer was an officer in the United States Air Force and a diplomat in the Foreign Service, adding a note of realism to many of his stories. One of science fiction's true luminaries.
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The Aga Kaga wanted peace-a piece of everything in sight! Keith Laumer was a bestselling author who was nominated for both the Hugo and Nebula Awards. Before becoming a science fiction writer Laumer was an officer in the United States Air Force and a diplomat in the Foreign Service, adding a note of realism to many of his stories. One of science fiction's true luminaries
8) Rogue Bolo
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The first completely automated Bolo, designed to operate normally without a man on board, was the landmark XV Model M, which performed remarkably well. However, the always-present possibility of capture and use of a Bolo by an enemy was a constant source of anxiety to military leaders and, in time, gave rise to the next and final major advance in Bolo technology: the self-directing and self-aware Mark XX Model B Bolo, Tremendous. But what happens...
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When the Great Galactic Union first encounters Earth ... is this what is going to happen? Before becoming a science fiction writer Laumer was an officer in the United States Air Force and a diplomat in the Foreign Service, adding a note of realism to many of his stories. One of science fiction's true luminaries
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Sly, brave and truculent, the Qornt held all humans in contempt-except one! Before becoming a science fiction writer Laumer was an officer in the United States Air Force and a diplomat in the Foreign Service, adding a note of realism to many of his stories. One of science fiction's true luminaries
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It was a simple student exchange-but Retief gave them more of an education than they expected! Keith Laumer was a best selling author who was nominated for both the Hugo and Nebula Awards. Before becoming a science fiction writer Laumer was an officer in the United States Air Force and a diplomat in the Foreign Service, adding a note of realism to many of his stories. One of science fiction's true luminaries
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The Fustians looked like turtles-but they could move fast when they chose! Keith Laumer was a bestselling author who was nominated for both the Hugo and Nebula Awards. Before becoming a science fiction writer Laumer was an officer in the United States Air Force and a diplomat in the Foreign Service, adding a note of realism to many of his stories. One of science fiction's true luminaries
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In Night of the Trolls Keith Laumer introduces us to one of his most popular inventions The Bolo. These are Super Tanks capable of defending or destroying mankind. Jackson a volunteer in an experiment with suspended animations awakens to discover 80 years have gone by and the world has fallen apart. With a the help of a bolo it is up to him to bring mankind back.
Bolo to the Rescue!
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He was as ancient as time-and as strange as his own frightful battle against incredible odds! Before becoming a science fiction writer Laumer was an officer in the United States Air Force and a diplomat in the Foreign Service, adding a note of realism to many of his stories. One of science fiction's true luminaries
16) The Walls
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Four walls do not a prison make, unless they look out upon a world that doesn't exist any more. Keith Laumer was a Hugo and Nebula award nominee! Before becoming a science fiction writer Laumer was an officer in the United States Air Force and a diplomat in the Foreign Service, adding a note of realism to many of his stories. One of science fiction's true luminaries.
17) Cocoon
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Two Billion Years ago, a unit of life had the urge to climb out of the sea. It died. But that didn't count. The urge to climb out was the thing-greater in its force than a million suns to keep the urge is the measure of man. Before becoming a science fiction writer Laumer was an officer in the United States Air Force and a diplomat in the Foreign Service, adding a note of realism to many of his stories. One of science fiction's true luminaries
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Retief had just one job on Northroyal-to save the galaxy from madness and war. So with a frayed cloak and an old horse and a packet in his saddlebags-not to mention blood, guts, and brains he set out.
Keith Laumer was a Hugo and Nebula award nominee! Before becoming a science fiction writer Laumer was an officer in the United States Air Force and a diplomat in the Foreign Service, adding a note of realism to many of his stories. One of science fiction's...
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He was a sort of taxi-driver, delivering a commuter to the city. The tank traps and armored cars were the hazards of the trade!
Keith Laumer was a bestselling author who was nominated for both the Hugo and Nebula Awards. Before becoming a science fiction writer Laumer was an officer in the United States Air Force and a diplomat in the Foreign Service, adding a note of realism to many of his stories. One of science fiction's true luminaries
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