{"product_id":"retief-a-positronic-book-paperback","title":"Retief: A Positronic Book - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKeith Laumer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sharp and fast-moving entry in the Retief series, \u003cem\u003eThe Yillian Way\u003c\/em\u003e follows interstellar diplomat Jame Retief as he confronts alien protocol, bureaucratic absurdity, and the constant risk of diplomatic collapse.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a galaxy where etiquette can be as dangerous as warfare, Retief's ability to cut through convention proves as valuable as any weapon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssigned to navigate the complexities of an alien culture with its own rigid expectations and hidden agendas, Retief quickly finds that official channels are more likely to create problems than solve them. As tensions escalate, he must rely on instinct, improvisation, and a willingness to disregard protocol in order to prevent disaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeith Laumer's Retief stories are known for their blend of action, satire, and inventive world-building, offering a pointed take on bureaucracy and diplomacy wrapped in classic science fiction adventure. This volume continues that tradition, delivering a story that is both entertaining and sharply observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.12 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 14, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43423167643715,"sku":"9781604596526","price":13.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/4399\/2899\/files\/uI3ydEaCjC9781604596526.webp?v=1781705042","url":"https:\/\/store7994.com\/products\/retief-a-positronic-book-paperback","provider":"STORE 7994","version":"1.0","type":"link"}