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Frank Herbertstandalone novel1966

About genetic engineering and immortality, set in our world.

“Tens of thousands of years in the future, Earth is ruled by the Optimen, a genetically engineered aristocracy that has made itself functionally immortal, while ordinary people, the Folk, live under strict reproductive control.”
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The Status CivilizationNovel

Robert Sheckleystandalone novel1960

Dystopia, about prison escape and survival, set in other star systems.

“On Omega, his only chance to advance himself -- and stay alive -- is to commit an endless series of violent crimes.”
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AdriftNovel

Rob Boffardstandalone novel2018

About survival, set in spaceship.

“The ultimate luxury hotel, in the far reaches of space.”
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Alliance-UnionUniverse

universe173 books1976

Science fiction, set in far future.

“Around that spine cluster the merchanter novels of trader Families, the Faded Sun trilogy of human envoys among the martial alien Mri, and the Chanur books, narrated from the hierarchical, whiskered viewpoint of the hani.”
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Start with Heavy Time →

includes Company Wars, Chanur, Mri Wars, Hanan Rebellion, Era of Rapprochement, The Hinder Stars, Age of Exploration, Unionside

Creatures of Light and DarknessNovel

Roger Zelaznystandalone novel1969

Science fantasy, eerie in tone, about gods, set in other star systems.

“Some humans have god-like powers or perhaps are actually gods—the names and aspects of various Egyptian gods are used.”
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Bio of a Space TyrantSeries

series6 books1983

Space opera, about political intrigue, set in outer planets & moons.

“Teenager Hope Hubris and his family flee the Jupiter moon Callisto after their home becomes unlivable, joining a crowded convoy of refugees crammed into a barely spaceworthy 'bubble' bound for the gas giant's cloud cities.”
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Start with Refugee →

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