The Time Bender

The first time I read this was 27 years ago (I went through a dozen Keith Laumer titles back then). Feeling nostalgic again. This one is the first Lafayette O'Leary adventure (there are four). Lafayette is an aimless guy who suddenly finds himself transported to a quasi-medieval land called Artesia. In no time he gets himself in a sticky situation where he's framed for the abduction of a princess and trapped in a promise to slay the dragon controlled by a giant named Lod. Also, the court magician seems to be hiding some curious secrets. It's light stuff, very light actually but a quick trip down memory lane. The Lafayette O'Leary adventures have always stuck with me. I thought they were great back when I was a bored teen. The title really doesn't fit, though.