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Sprawl TrilogySeries
series10 books1981
About artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
“Johnny Mnemonic, an early short story set in the same fictional milieu, predates the novels and introduces the courier Molly Millions before her role in the trilogy.”
from the catalogue
Start with Neuromancer →
Stand on ZanzibarNovel
John Brunnerstandalone novel1968
Challenging in tone, about genetic engineering and surveillance, set in our world.
The Shockwave RiderNovel
John Brunnerstandalone novel1975
Post-apocalyptic, about surveillance and totalitarianism, set in north america.
Make Room! Make Room!Novel
Harry Harrisonstandalone novel1966
About survival and ecological collapse, set in our world and north america.
Bridge TrilogySeries
series4 books1990
Set in north america.
“Set in a near-future California, the novel takes place after an earthquake has damaged the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and turned it into an improvised settlement known as the Bridge.”
from the catalogue
Start with Virtual Light →
DivergentSeries
series10 books2011
About identity, set in north america.
Start with The Transfer →