Keith Laumer, George Schelling

End as a Hero

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Produktbeschreibung

Experience the thrill of classic science fiction with Keith Laumer's "End as a Hero," a timeless tale of psychic ability and space adventure. This meticulously prepared edition allows you to rediscover a cornerstone of military science fiction, where heroism is pushed to its absolute limits. Explore a universe where extraordinary mental powers collide with the vast expanse of space. Laumer masterfully crafts a story that resonates with enduring themes of courage and sacrifice. "End as a Hero" takes you on a journey that explores the boundaries of human potential and the challenges of interstellar conflict. Dive into this action-packed adventure and witness a classic battle against the odds. A must-read for fans of space opera and military science fiction, this book promises a gripping and thought-provoking experience that will stay with you long after you turn the final page. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 30
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 2mm
• Gewicht: 59g
• ISBN-13: 9781023243322
• ISBN-10: 1023243326
• Artikelnr.: 74119729

Autorenporträt

John Keith Laumer (1925 - 1993) 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 (also mentioned in Laumer's The Other Side of Time). Frank Laumer, their youngest brother, is a historian and writer. Keith Laumer is known for the Bolo and Retief stories. Stories from the former chronicle the evolution of super tanks that eventually become self-aware through the constant improvement resulting from centuries of intermittent warfare against various alien races. The latter deals with the adventures of a cynical spacefaring diplomat who constantly has to overcome the red-tape-infused failures of people with names like Ambassador Grossblunder. The Retief stories were greatly influenced by Laumer's earlier career in the US Foreign Service. In an interview with Paul Walker of Luna Monthly, Laumer states "I had no shortage of iniquitous memories of the Foreign Service."