<영어로 읽는 SF소설 _ 키스 라우머의 명화 도둑들>
“The Star Sent Knaves “는 키스 라우머(Keith Laumer)가 1963년에 출판한 공상과학 소설로, 사라지는 명화 사건의 실체를 밝히려는 주인공 Dan Slane의 이야기를 그리고 있다
이 소설은 명화 도난 사건의 범인이 시공간을 넘나드는 외계인일 것이라는 독특한 설정을 제시하고 있다. 사건의 실마리를 찾아가는 과정이 흥미롭게 전개되며, 막판의 반전으로 궁금증을 자아낸다. Dan과 도둑들, 그리고 Kelly 사이에 어떤 일이 벌어질지 결말이 기대된다.


“The Star Sent Knaves” is a science fiction novel published in 1963 by Keith Laumer that tells the story of Dan Slane, the protagonist, who tries to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of famous paintings.
This novel presents a unique setting in which the culprit of the famous painting theft case is an alien crossing time and space. The process of finding clues to the case unfolds in an interesting way, and a twist at the end arouses curiosity. I'm looking forward to the ending and seeing what will happen between Dan, the thieves, and Kelly.

Summary
When the Great Galactic Union first encounters Earth ... is this what is going to happen?

Rich man Clyde W. Snithian has hired many guards to guard his collection of famous paintings, but Dan points out that there is actually no one in the vault. Security chief Kelly accepts Dan's offer and hires him as a vault guard.
Dan, who was working the night shift, witnesses a strange cage-shaped object appear inside the safe, and two men, calling each other Fiorello and Manny, try to steal the painting.
When Dan approaches them, they initially mistake him for an accomplice, but soon realize that their identity has been revealed and try to run away. The moment Dan suggests making a deal with them, Kelly's voice is suddenly heard... .

Contents
CHAPTER I. Clyde W. Snithian was a bald eagle of a man
CHAPTER II. Dan gaped at a head the size of a beachball
CHAPTER III. Dan slumped back against the seat with a sigh
CHAPTER IV. Blote brought the carrier in high over the Snithian Estate
CHAPTER V. Dan felt a familiar chill in the air