Keith Laumer
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.
Doorstep
Fear and ambition lead to a devastating mistake when the military confronts a mysterious object, only to discover it was a desperate call for help from an alien parent protecting their child.
By Keith Laumer
The walls
In a world of immersive technology, a woman finds herself trapped in a prison of her own home, yearning for true connection as her reality fades behind shimmering screens.
By Keith Laumer
The King of the City
In a chaotic, crime-ridden metropolis, a hardened ex-military man becomes entangled in a web of deceit, fighting to survive while uncovering hidden truths that could reshape the city's destiny.
By Keith Laumer
A trace of memory
A soldier with amnesia must survive deadly pursuers and unlock forgotten memories while journeying across time and space.
By Keith Laumer
Cultural Exchange
When a group of students from a hostile race arrive as part of an exchange program, one man uncovers a plot that could shake the foundations of an entire planet.
By Keith Laumer
A Trace of Memory
A man with no memories seeks an ally for a dangerous quest, pulling them both into a world of coded secrets and supernatural danger.
By Keith Laumer
The Madman From Earth
A quick-thinking diplomat on an alien planet unearths a hidden conspiracy connected to a lost spaceship, forcing him to navigate treacherous politics and cultural clashes to expose the truth.
By Keith Laumer
Saline Solution
In a future of space colonies and corporate greed, one man's wit is the only thing standing between a small group of miners and a ruthless corporation set on stealing their livelihood through deceit and manipulation.
By Keith Laumer
Aide Memoire
On a planet filled with strange customs and political games, one man must stop a deadly explosion that threatens to ignite an interstellar crisis.
By Keith Laumer
Gambler's World
In a world of political games and hidden revolutions, one diplomat bets everything on his wits to outsmart assassins and maintain a fragile peace.
By Keith Laumer
End as a Hero
A mind expert must prove his loyalty and stop the bad guys using his special skills, even when the enemy might be in his own head.
By Keith Laumer
The Star-Sent Knaves
A security consultant's life turns upside down when he uncovers a time-traveling art heist plot and must navigate a web of interdimensional intrigue to save humanity's artistic legacy.
By Keith Laumer
The Long Remembered Thunder
A man returns to his hometown only to discover a secret war with aliens and must decide to alter the past to save the future.
By Keith Laumer
The Yillian Way
A quick-thinking diplomat must navigate bizarre customs and shocking insults when a simple negotiation with aliens turns into a hilarious, high-stakes gamble for interstellar peace.
By Keith Laumer
The Frozen Planet
On a frozen world, an interstellar agent must outsmart treacherous enemies and rally unlikely allies to defend against an impending alien invasion.
By Keith Laumer
The Governor of Glave
A clever diplomat lands on a planet in the middle of a revolution, and must use his skills to sort out the chaos and make peace.
By Keith Laumer
Worlds of the Imperium
A regular man is snatched into another world where he must become his evil double to save reality, leading to a battle with morality and power.
By Keith Laumer
The Desert and the Stars
A lone diplomat must use his wits to prevent a war between natives and invaders on a faraway planet, all while his own government sits idly by.
By Keith Laumer
A Bad Day for Vermin
When a friendly alien unexpectedly arrives, a small town’s definition of humanity is questioned.
By Keith Laumer
The Night of the Trolls
Awakening from a long sleep, a lone man must survive a ruined world filled with rogue soldiers and dangerous technology as he seeks answers and fights for his place in a frightening new reality.
By Keith Laumer