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.
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
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
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
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
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
It Could Be Anything
In a world of strange rulers and manufactured beings, a young man and his skeptical companion risk everything to escape the confines of a false reality and challenge the unseen powers that hold them captive.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
Mightiest Qorn
When fierce aliens threaten to take over Earth, a daring diplomat and his quick-thinking assistant discover the invaders crave glory more than conquest and turn the tables on the would-be conquerors.
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
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
A Bad Day for Vermin
When a friendly alien unexpectedly arrives, a small town’s definition of humanity is questioned.
By Keith Laumer