Retief's Peace [Mass Market Paperback]

William H. Jr. Keith (Author), Keith Laumer (Creator)

Book Description

Series: Retief | Publication Date: May 22, 2007

Peace, it's wonderful! Except when the Peace Movement is actually a subterfuge by the warlike and imperialistic Krll to get the Terrans to get off of a planet, leaving it defenseless and ripe for conquest. The Terran diplomats have their usual primary concerns: covering their, ah, flank and not doing anything that might threaten their careers, which means that they're not about to do anything, period. Once again, it's up to Retief to thwart the would-be conquerors, even if the unthinkable happens, and he's drummed out of the "Corps Diplomatique Terrestrienne" ! And Retief has never been more dangerous to the villains than when he's operating "outside" the rules of diplomacy!

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Baen (May 22, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416521356
• ISBN-13: 978-1416521358
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,815,788 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Silly and satirical, August 25, 2005

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P. Reiter - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Retief's Peace (Hardcover)

This book is all silliness and satire. Retief is the very capable straight man in a world of send-ups of various stereotypes.

If puns don't offend you, you may well enjoy this book. It certainly made me smile.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fine satirical action-packed science fiction thriller, September 13, 2005

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Retief's Peace (Hardcover)

On planet B'ruckley in the Shamballa Cluster, the protests for peace are growing though the natives are not involved except as observers. The local diplomatic corps wants to make no waves against the Peace Movement that could cost a careerist their job and pension even as the evidence grows that this group wants theTerrans to leave.

Second Assistant Deputy Undersecretary of the Corps Diplomatique Terrestrienne Jame Retief finds the reaction of the Terran Diplomats normal as a bureaucrat's first job is to save one's flank. He has major concerns over the concept of leaving this plant without protection from alien invaders as the Peace Movement demands. Retief begins to make inquiries to determine who stands to gain the most if the seemingly innocent student protestors succeed and the Terrans depart until he concludes that the feral Krll want this orb without any real opposition. His peers need him out of the way so they can save their butts, but that will not stop Retief.

William H. Keith captures the essence of Keith Laumer's Retief in this fine satirical action-packed science fiction thriller. The story line is fast-paced, but owned by Retief who employs his own methods to insure the job is done correct. His understanding of the Terrans is priceless especially in light of what has happened with the hurricane though in the latter case the politicos and their appointees at all levels failed leading to CYA with bush league comments of not me - the others screwed up. RETIEF'S PEACE is a strong deep outer space entry in a wonderful series that timely highlights the objectives of the top layers of the bureaucracy within a mano a Krll confrontation.

Harriet Klausner

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "new" Retief arises, October 1, 2007

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R. Ayers "ancient F&SF fan" (Columbia, SC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Retief's Peace (Mass Market Paperback)

I had my doubts when this pistache appeared, but I am now a true believer. It is the original Retief back. If you have ever read Laumer's Retief you will love it. If not you will discover a new love and likely end up buying all the originals.