Keith Laumer books in order
American science fiction writer
- Lived
- 1925–1993
- Books
- 63
Keith Laumer published 57 novels, 3 novellas, 2 short story collections and 1 other book, beginning with Bolo (1976). 12 feature Retief.
Updated September 2026
Books featuring Retief (12)
Retief’s War (1966)
Retief and the Warlords (1968)
Retief at Large (1978)
Retief (1979)
Retief Unbound (1979)
Diplomat at Arms (1983)
Retief to the Rescue (1983)
The Return of Retief (1984)
Retief and the Pangalactic Pageant of Pulchritude (1986)
Retief in the Ruins (1986)
Reward for Retief (1989)
The Compleat Bolo (1990)
Where to start with Keith Laumer
Start here
Bolo
Keith Laumer's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Worlds of the Imperium (1962)
The Great Time Machine Hoax (1964)
A Plague of Demons (1965)
Galactic Diplomat (1965)
The Other Side of Time (1965)
Catastrophe Planet (1966)
Earthblood (1966)
The Monitors (1966)
The Time Bender (1966)
Nine by Laumer (1967)
Galactic Odyssey (1968)
The Day Before Forever (1968)
The Long Twilight (1969)
Five Fates (1970)
The House in November (1970)
The World Shuffler (1970)
Time Trap (1970)
Dinosaur Beach (1971)
Retief of the CDT (1971)
Retief's Ransom (1971)
Star Treasure (1971)
Knight of Delusions (1972)
The Shape Changer (1972)
The Glory Game (1973)
Bolo (1976)
The Best of Keith Laumer (1976)
The Infinite Cage (1976)
The Ultimax Man (1978)
Star Colony (1981)
The Breaking Earth (1981)
A Trace of Memory (1984)
Chrestomathy (1984)
The Galaxy Builder (1984)
Rogue Bolo (1986)
The Stars Must Wait (1990)
Zone Yellow (1990)
Judson's Eden (1991)
Retief and the Rascals (1993)
Bolo Brigade (1997)
Bolo Rising (1998)
Old Guard (2001)
Keith Laumer: The Lighter Side (2002)
Odyssey (2002)
Legions of Space (2004)
The Best of the Bolos (2010)
Novellas in order
The Invaders (1967)
Envoy to New Worlds (1972)
Greylorn (2007)
Short story collections in order
Once There Was a Giant (1971)
Bolos (2002)
Other books in order
Assignment in Nowhere (1968)
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About Keith Laumer
John Keith Laumer 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. Frank Laumer, their youngest brother, is a historian and writer.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Keith Laumer FAQ
- How many books has Keith Laumer written?
- Keith Laumer published 57 novels, 3 novellas, 2 short story collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Keith Laumer's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Bolo.
- What is Keith Laumer's last book?
- Retief and the Rascals (1993).
- What is Keith Laumer's most famous book?
- Bolo (1976) is Keith Laumer's most widely read book.
- Can I read Keith Laumer's books for free?
- Yes. 23 books by Keith Laumer are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.