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WWW TrilogySeries
series3 books2009
About artificial intelligence, set in north america.
Start with Wake →
HexwoodNovel
Diana Wynne Jonesstandalone novel1993
Science fantasy, mysterious in tone.
Southern Reach TrilogySeries
series4 books2014
Weird fiction and horror, eerie in tone, about madness.
“In 2013, Paramount Pictures bought the movie rights for the series, and a film adaptation of Annihilation was made with Alex Garland as writer-director.”
from the catalogue
Start with Annihilation →
Richard ForthrastSeries
series2 books2011
Set in north america and virtual world.
“The sequel Fall; or, Dodge in Hell shifts registers entirely, following Richard's digitally preserved mind after death into an afterlife simulation built from his scanned brain.”
from the catalogue
Start with Reamde →
Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about aliens, set in near future.
FledglingNovel
Octavia E. Butlerstandalone novel2005
Paranormal, about vampires and race and racism, set in north america.