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Neal Stephensonstandalone novel1992

Cyberpunk, about virtual reality and political intrigue, set in near future.

“Like many of Stephenson's novels, its themes include history, linguistics, anthropology, archaeology, religion, computer science, politics, cryptography, memetics, and philosophy.”
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The Diamond AgeNovel

Neal Stephensonstandalone novel1995

Cyberpunk, about coming of age and artificial intelligence, set in near future.

CommonwealthUniverse

universe12 books2002

Space opera, set in far future.

“Step aboard the train at the Second Chance terminal and ride the wormhole to another star.”
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Start with The Dreaming Void →

includes Void Trilogy, Commonwealth Saga, Chronicle of the Fallers

PolityUniverse

universe72 books1992

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, Spatterjay, Time's Shadow, Transformation, Rise of the Jain

The AlgebraistNovel

Iain M. Banksstandalone novel2004

Space opera, about aliens, set in other star systems and far future.

The CultureUniverse

universe21 books1987

Space opera, about artificial intelligence, set in far future and galactic scale.

“No money, no laws, no hunger, no death you didn't choose; a galaxy-spanning anarchy of humans and drones administered, gently and with enormous irony, by superintelligent Minds who name their warships things like *Frank Exchange Of Views*.”
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Start with Consider Phlebas →

includes Culture

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