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A novel of breathtaking space adventure: Earthblood by SF legend and Bolo and Retief saga creator Keith Laumer writing with award-winning SF luminary Rosel George Brown. Humanity has been defeated by the rapacious Niss millennia ago and lies scattered across the galaxy. Young Roan, raised by aliens, is determined to reclaim his heritage and rediscover the legendary, lost human homeworld. But between Roan and home is a dangerous Niss fleet. Also included are more tales by Laumer and by Brown, masters of humorous SF adventure with a sharp and often satirical point.
About Keith Laumer:
"About to read Laumer? You're about to have fun!" -legendary military SF Hammer's Slammers series creator, David Drake
"[Laumer creates] adventure tales that are brisk, light and sardonic . . ." -Publishers Weekly
"Laumer is a master ..." -Seattle Times
Keith Laumer
Keith Laumer (1925-1993) was an American science fiction writer and former diplomat whose real-world experience in international service informed many of his stories. Best known for the satirical Retief series and the influential Bolo tales of military science fiction, Laumer combined wit, action, and political insight. His work remains a defining presence in mid-twentieth-century speculative fiction.
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