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Gridlinked
by Neal Asher
Agent Cormac is sent to investigate a rogue AI, but uncovers a conspiracy that threatens humanity's future.
Gridlinked is a science fiction adventure in the classic, fast-paced, action-packed tradition of Harry Harrison and Poul Anderson, with a dash of cyberpunk and a splash of Ian Fleming added to spice ... (Goodreads)
Seveneves
by Neal Stephenson
Humanity's struggle for survival after an apocalyptic event threatens to extinguish life on Earth.
In the near future, an unknown agent causes the Moon to shatter. As the pieces begin to collide with one another, astronomer and science popularizer "Doc" Dubois Harris calculates that Moon fragments ... (Wikipedia)
Aurora
by Kim Stanley Robinson
A future mission to colonize another planet, and the ethical, social, and psychological challenges it presents.
A generation ship is launched from Saturn in 2545 at 10% c (i.e. traveling at 108,000,000 km/hr or 10% the speed of light). It includes twenty-four self-contained biomes and an average population of ... (Wikipedia)
Ancillary Justice
by Ann Leckie
A sci-fi epic of revenge and redemption, exploring the far reaches of the galaxy.
On a remote, icy planet, the soldier known as Breq is drawing closer to completing her quest. Once, she was the Justice of Toren - a colossal starship with an artificial intelligence linking ... (Goodreads)
Memories of Ice
by Steven Erikson
A tale of war and magic, as old enemies and new alliances clash in a battle for the fate of the world.
Memories of Ice takes place simultaneously with the events of, Deadhouse Gates, , beginning about four months after the events of, Gardens of the Moon, . Dujek's 2nd army allegedly goes renegade, ... (Wikipedia)
Consider Phlebas
by Iain M. Banks
A thrilling space opera about a galactic war between two powerful civilizations.
The war raged across the galaxy. Billions had died, billions more were doomed. Moons, planets, the very stars themselves, faced destruction, cold-blooded, brutal, and worse, random. The Idirans ... (Goodreads)
Deadhouse Gates
by Steven Erikson
Epic fantasy adventure, chronicling the struggles of characters in a hostile, war-torn world.
Deadhouse Gates begins a few months after the conclusion of Gardens of the Moon , though few characters and almost no settings bridge the two novels. The main action of Memories of Ice , the third ... (Wikipedia)
Judas Unchained
by Peter F. Hamilton
The thrilling conclusion to the Commonwealth Saga. Humanity faces its greatest threat as ancient alien technology is unleashed.
The book opens with a short section providing backstory. As part of the first mission to Mars , a team of astronauts exits their spacecraft for the first time, only to see another man standing there, ... (Wikipedia)
Abaddon's Gate
by James S.A. Corey
A crew of space explorers venture through an alien structure in search of a new home.
Abaddon's Gate is the third book in the New York Times bestselling Expanse series. For generations, the solar system - Mars, the Moon, the Asteroid Belt - was humanity's great frontier. Until now. ... (Goodreads)
Revenger
by Alastair Reynolds
Two sisters become space pirates to seek revenge and fortune in a dangerous universe filled with ancient technology and deadly enemies.
The galaxy has seen great empires rise and fall. Planets have shattered and been remade. Amongst the ruins of alien civilizations, building our own from the rubble, humanity still thrives. And there ... (Goodreads)
The Fold
by Peter Clines
A scientist must unravel the secrets of a mysterious invention that could unlock the power of teleportation.
STEP INTO THE FOLD. IT’S PERFECTLY SAFE. , The folks in Mike Erikson's small New England town would say he's just your average, everyday guy. And that's exactly how Mike likes it. Sure, the life he's ... (Goodreads)
Cibola Burn
by James S.A. Corey
Space explorers encounter new civilizations with differing values, sparking a power struggle.
After the events of, Abaddon's Gate, , humanity has gained entry to thousands of new worlds and solar systems through the gate networks. At the start of Cibola Burn the United Nations, Martian and ... (Wikipedia)
Blood Rites
by Jim Butcher
A thrilling urban fantasy adventure, pitting a wizard against a powerful cult.
For Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, there have been worse assignments than going undercover on the set of an adult film. Dodging flaming monkey poo, for instance. Or going ... (Goodreads)
Olympos
by Dan Simmons
A sci-fi novel that blends Greek mythology and futuristic technology, exploring the nature of consciousness and the meaning of life.
Librarian's Note: Alternate Edition with same isbn & isbn 13: January 2011 THE EXTRAORDINARY AND MAGNIFICENT EPIC CONCLUSION TO THE HUGO AWARD-NOMINATED ILIUM Beneath the gaze of the gods, the mighty ... (Goodreads)
The Prefect
by Alastair Reynolds
Intergalactic journey of a police inspector investigating a crime in a far-off universe.
The novel begins with Dreyfus being sent out on a routine assignment to lock down a glitter-band habitat for polling violations. His superiors send one of his deputies, Thalia Ng, to distribute ... (Wikipedia)
Children of Time
by Adrian Tchaikovsky
A race of intelligent spiders battles to save their species from extinction.
The book's plot involves a planet inhabited by evolved spiders uplifted by human scientist Avrana Kern, and their much later discovery by the last humans alive in the universe. , , , The work plays ... (Wikipedia)
Toll the Hounds
by Steven Erikson
Epic fantasy of betrayal, power struggles and dark secrets in a kingdom on the brink of war.
Many of the characters from Gardens of the Moon and Memories of Ice make a return in this novel. The prologue is divided into four separate scenes. The first is in a "necropolis of sorts", where two ... (Wikipedia)
The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Five Parts
by Douglas Adams
Intergalactic adventure full of comedic twists, exploring the nature of the universe.
* The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy * The Restaurant at the End of the Universe * Life, the Universe and Everything * So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish * Mostly Harmless Suppose a good friend ... (Goodreads)
Caliban's War
by James S.A. Corey
War between rival colonies on a hostile planet, with humanity's survival at stake.
On Ganymede , Mei Meng is kidnapped from her preschool by her doctor. Several hours later, Earth and Martian space marines are attacked and effortlessly killed by a super soldier , with Bobbie ... (Wikipedia)
House of Suns
by Alastair Reynolds
Exploring the universe as a powerful family of clones, while struggling against a mysterious enemy.
Six million years ago, at the dawn of the star-faring era, Abigail Gentian fractured herself into a thousand male and female clones, which she called shatterlings. But now, someone is eliminating the ... (Goodreads)
All Systems Red
by Martha Wells
Murderbot navigates a dangerous world while struggling to maintain its own autonomy.
"As a heartless killing machine, I was a complete failure." In a corporate-dominated spacefaring future, planetary missions must be approved and supplied by the Company. Exploratory teams are ... (Goodreads)
Make Me
by Lee Child
An ex-military drifter is framed for a murder and must uncover the truth to clear his name.
Somewhere in the sprawling, flat, desolate Midwestern United States, Reacher arrives by train at a small town named Mother's Rest, curious as to the story behind the name. He meets a Chinese American ... (Wikipedia)
The Peripheral
by William Gibson
A journey to the future, exploring the possibilities of a post-apocalyptic world.
The novel begins sometime in the near-future in a small town in rural America. Flynne Fisher works at a local 3D printing shop and lives with her mother and her brother Burton, who sustained brain ... (Wikipedia)
The Forever War
by Joe Haldeman
A soldier's story of the horror of war and its consequences in the far future.
The monumental Hugo and Nebula award winning SF classic— Featuring a new introduction by John Scalzi,The Earth's leaders have drawn a line in the interstellar sand—despite the fact that the fierce ... (Barnes & Noble)
Saga, Volume 4
by Brian K. Vaughan
Intergalactic war between two species, as one family attempts to protect their child from the conflict.
The #1, New York Times, bestseller returns! Visit new planets, meet new adversaries, and explore a very new direction as Hazel becomes a toddler, while her family struggles to stay on their feet., ... (Barnes & Noble)
Ancillary Sword
by Ann Leckie
Space opera about a starship captain's struggle to survive a hostile imperial government.
Seeking atonement for past crimes, Breq takes on a mission as captain of a troublesome new crew of Radchai soldiers, in the sequel to Ann Leckie's NYT bestselling, award-winning Ancillary Justice. A ... (Goodreads)
Revival
by Stephen King
A dark, supernatural tale of a small town's fight against an evil force.
When Charles Jacobs, a new minister, comes to town, young Jamie Morton is excited. Almost everyone in the tiny Maine hamlet comes to love Jacobs, his beautiful wife, and his young son. Things change ... (Wikipedia)
The Perilous Sea
by Sherry Thomas
A young sorceress and her guardian navigate a treacherous sea to find a magical island. But secrets and dangers lurk beneath the waves.
After spending the summer away from each other, Titus and Iolanthe (still disguised as Archer Fairfax) are eager to return to Eton College to resume their training to fight the Bane. Although no ... (Goodreads)
A Scanner Darkly
by Philip K. Dick
A dystopian tale of surveillance and paranoia in a world of drug addiction.
The protagonist is Bob Arctor, member of a household of drug users, who is also living a double life as an undercover police agent assigned to spy on Arctor's household. Arctor shields his identity ... (Wikipedia)
World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
by Max Brooks
A collection of interviews recounting tales of the zombie apocalypse.
It has been nearly twenty years since the start of the apocalyptic worldwide pandemic known as the Zombie War, and about ten years since the war has ended in humanity's victory. The framing device ... (Wikipedia)
