Retief: the Dirty Dozen

Interstellar diplomacy meets all-out action in this explosive Retief adventure from Keith Laumer.

When a volatile crisis threatens fragile galactic alliances, Jame Retief once again finds himself navigating treacherous political terrain-and, as usual, the situation demands far more than polite negotiation. In Retief: The Dirty Dozen, bureaucratic blunders and alien hostility collide, forcing Retief to assemble an unlikely team and take decisive action where official channels fail.

Blending sharp satire with high-velocity space opera, Laumer skewers diplomatic pretension while delivering pulse-driven adventure. The Retief series remains a standout example of science fiction that balances humor, commentary, and sheer narrative momentum.

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• Saline Solution
• Mightiest Qorn
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