Laurence M. Janifer

Born on March 17, 1933, Laurence M. Janifer was an American science fiction author whose career stretched across more than 50 years. He was born Laurence M. Harris and wrote under several names, including Laurence M. Janifer, Larry M. Harris, and some house or joint pseudonyms used in magazine and paperback publishing.

Janifer built a reputation as a versatile, fast-moving writer who worked in both solo fiction and collaborations. He is closely associated with Randall Garrett, with whom he wrote a number of humorous and adventurous stories, and his work appeared widely in science fiction magazines and paperback originals.

Readers who enjoy mid-20th-century science fiction often find his stories appealing for their energy, wit, and sense of fun. He died on July 10, 2002, leaving behind a large body of work that reflects the busy, imaginative world of classic magazine-era science fiction.