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Aide Memoire

By Keith Laumer

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

On a planet filled with strange customs and political games, one man must stop a deadly explosion that threatens to ignite an interstellar crisis.

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2020-01-19
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Summary

"Aide Memoire" by Keith Laumer is a science fiction adventure set on the strange planet of Fust, where humans grapple with baffling alien customs and political intrigues. Councillor Retief is the protagonist, navigating bizarre youth movements and backstabbing politicians while stationed on Fust. He soon discovers a dangerous game involving the SCARS youth movement and the Groaci Embassy, uncovering a plot to detonate explosive titanite aboard an embassy ship. Teaming up with the clever elder Fustian, Whonk, Retief races against time to thwart this deadly scheme, showcasing the absurdities of interstellar diplomacy with a blend of humor and suspense.

About the Author

John 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. Frank Laumer, their youngest brother, is a historian and writer.

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