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FatherlandNovel
Robert Harrisstandalone novel1992
Mystery & detective, dark in tone, about totalitarianism, set in mid 20th century.
SS-GBNovel
Len Deightonstandalone novel1978
Spy thriller and mystery & detective, set in british isles and early 20th century.
“Archer's investigation collides with occupation politics, the British resistance, and rival factions of the SS and the German Army, each wanting the case to go a different way.”
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Snow CrashNovel
Neal Stephensonstandalone novel1992
Cyberpunk, about virtual reality and organized crime, set in near future.
“Like many of Stephenson's novels, its themes include history, linguistics, anthropology, archaeology, religion, computer science, politics, cryptography, memetics, and philosophy.”
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Heirs of AlexandriaSeries
series7 books2002
Historical fantasy, about witches, set in mediterranean.
“The books combine elements from the styles of all three authors, such as Lackey's approach to tolerance and magic and Flint's sense of history alteration.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Shadow of the Lion →
Small ChangeSeries
series4 books2006
About totalitarianism, set in british isles and mid 20th century.
“As the series begins, Britain itself slides toward fascism.”
from the catalogue
Start with Farthing →
The Apollo MurdersNovel
Chris Hadfieldstandalone novel2021
About space exploration, set in space and mid 20th century.