Retief's Peace

Keith has done his homework here and it really shows. I've enjoyed his tackling of Laumer's Bolos genre.....and now he gifts us with a Retief novel! It's got all the hallmarks of a Retief Yarn. Humour, pacing, style & the like.....It's like Laumer the Master was standing at Keith's elbow as he sits at the word processor. Keith even tackles the little things that made the Retief stories just sparkle.....the use of catalogued CDT expressions (Retief fans know what i'm talking about), the distinct syntax of Groaci speed in Standard.....it's all there! I had to decide how to file this in my SF collection (with the Keith books or Laumer's). Ultimately, I filed it right next to the rest of my Laumer Retief novels.....It's *that* good! I hope to see more of the same.....Keep Up The Good Work Mr. Keith!

This book is great. William Kieth retains the style of the late Kieth Laumer, but adds some of his own humor as well. This really is political satire at it's finest. This book is truly a Retief story.

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.

William Keith's RETIEF'S PEACE presents yet another Retief story of the diplomat who returns to action to thwart invaders and dangers to Terran diplomats. Retief may even face being expelled from the Corps for his efforts - but those who would thwart him find him even more deadly operating outside the law...

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.