Keith Laumer is one of the most prolific and distinguished American science fiction writers of our time. He is familiar to Russian readers from the novels “Worlds of Imperium”, “The Other Side of Time”, “Space Rogue”, “The Coast of Dinosaurs”. The works of this writer are characterized by “cool” adventure intrigue, exciting plot, and humor. The publishing house is pleased to offer readers new works by this wonderful science fiction writer: “Ransom for Retief”, “Emissaries to the Stars”, “Retief from the Diplomatic Corps”. Contents: 1. Ransom for Retief2. Melon crisis3. Garbage Invasion4. Retief and the militarists (fragment)5. Peace Mediator6. Intermediaries7. Forest in heaven8. Deception or Treaty (Hocus Pocus, or Real Diplomacy)9. Giant killer10. Conduct is not a crime11. Internal Affairs12. Peacekeepers13. Closed City (Ancestors of Heroes)