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JanissariesSeries
series4 books1979
Military science fiction, about war and political intrigue.
“Janissaries are an American series of military and political-based science fiction novels are set in an interstellar confederation of races, in which humans are a slave race entrusted with military affairs and law enforcement.”
from the catalogue
Start with Janissaries →
Against a Dark BackgroundNovel
Iain M. Banksstandalone novel1993
About heist and magical artifacts.
Citizen of the GalaxyNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1957
About coming of age and identity.
“On a planet far distant from Earth, a lame beggar buys a young boy slave who has forgotten his origins.”
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PolityUniverse
universe72 books1992
Science fiction and space opera, set in far future and other star systems.
“The Quiet War is already over by the time you arrive.”
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Start with Shadow of the Scorpion →
includes Ian Cormac, Transformation, Rise of the Jain, Spatterjay, Time's Shadow
VattaUniverse
universe10 books2003
Military science fiction.
“Get kicked out of the Academy and the family still hands you a ship.”
from the catalogue
Start with Trading in Danger →
includes Vatta's War, Vatta's Peace
ReclamationNovel
Sarah Zettelstandalone novel1996
About aliens and genetic engineering.
“Priest and peasant plunge into a mystery mixing myth, genetics, artifacts, aliens, AIs, slavery, and Reclamation.”
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