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Forever WarSeries
series10 books1972
Military science fiction and science fiction, set in far future and space.
Start with Hero →
ArmorNovel
John Steakleystandalone novel1984
About madness.
PolityUniverse
universe72 books1992
Space opera.
“The Quiet War is already over by the time you arrive.”
from the catalogue
Start with Shadow of the Scorpion →
includes Rise of the Jain, Transformation, Ian Cormac, Spatterjay, Time's Shadow
Known SpaceUniverse
universe142 books1964
Science fiction, about aliens, set in far future and space.
“Give a clever species a few centuries and a working fusion drive, and it will fill the sky with problems.”
from the catalogue
Start with Ringworld →
includes Man-Kzin Wars, Ringworld, Fleet of Worlds
Old Man's WarSeries
series16 books2005
Space opera, adventurous in tone.
“Sign a document at 65, saying you intend to join up 10 years later.”
from the catalogue
Start with Old Man's War →
Starship TroopersNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1959
Adventurous in tone, about coming of age.