The Star-sent Knaves by Keith Laumer
The Star-Sent Knaves is a science fiction novel by Keith Laumer. It is set in a future where humanity has colonized the stars, and the universe is divided into two factions: the Expansionists, who seek to expand their influence and power, and the Isolationists, who seek to remain isolated from the rest of the universe. The story follows two men, John and David, who are sent on a mission to a distant star system to investigate a mysterious signal. Upon arriving, they discover a strange alien race, the Knaves, who are living in a state of suspended animation. The Knaves are the last survivors of a long-forgotten war, and they have been waiting for someone to come and save them. John and David must now find a way to awaken the Knaves and help them reclaim their place in the universe. Along the way, they will face danger and intrigue, and discover secrets that could change the fate of the universe.
By Keith Laumer · First published 1963 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 5 chapters · 10,805 words
First lines
[When the Great Galactic Union first encounters Earth. is this what is going to happen?]
Clyde W. Snithian was a bald eagle of a man, dark-eyed, pot-bellied, with the large, expressive hands of a rug merchant. Round-shouldered in a loose cloak, he blinked small reddish eyes at Dan Slane's travel-stained six foot one.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Keith Laumer
- Date: 1963 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery
- Length: 10,805 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 524 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The Star-sent Knaves is a science fiction novel by Keith Laumer, set in a future where humans have colonized other planets and are in conflict with alien species.
- Adventure — The novel follows the adventures of a group of humans as they explore the universe and battle alien forces.
- Fantasy — The novel contains elements of fantasy, such as the use of magic and mythical creatures.
- Mystery — The novel contains elements of mystery, as the characters must unravel the secrets of the alien forces they are facing.
Tags
science fiction · space opera · adventure · aliens · intergalactic · humor · satire · action · dystopian · futuristic · technology · exploration