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Have Space Suit - Will TravelNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1958
About survival, set in the moon.
“One minute Kip Russell was walking about in his own backyard, testing out an old space suit and dreaming about going to the moon - and the next he was out cold and the captive of an insidious space pirate.”
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The Crimson DeathbringerSeries
series1 book2019
Funny in tone.
“Soon after, their lives are set on a crash course with a galactic war that threatens the very existence of the human race.”
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Start with The Crimson Deathbringer →
Known SpaceUniverse
universe142 books1964
Set in far future.
“Give a clever species a few centuries and a working fusion drive, and it will fill the sky with problems.”
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Start with Ringworld →
includes Ringworld, Man-Kzin Wars, Fleet of Worlds
The Final ArchitectureSeries
series6 books2021
Set in far future.
“Eighty years ago, Earth was destroyed by an alien 'Architect'.”
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Start with Shards of Earth →
Old Man's WarSeries
series16 books2005
Set in far future.
“Sign a document at 65, saying you intend to join up 10 years later.”
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Start with Old Man's War →
Starship TroopersNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1959
About coming of age, set in far future.