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West of the SunNovel
Edgar Pangbornstandalone novel1953
About aliens.
“West of the Sun ... on the dangerous planet Lucifer.”
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DeathworldSeries
series4 books1960
completed
Science fiction, adventurous in tone, about survival and space colonization, set in far future and other star systems.
“The central hero is a gambler who becomes involved with colonists of an extremely hostile planet.”
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Start with Deathworld →
Tunnel in the SkyNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1955
About space exploration and coming of age.
“As the final test of a survivalist/explorer class, teenagers are dumped on an alien planet to use their skills while awaiting pickup.”
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Catteni SequenceSeries
series5 books1970
completed
Space opera, about slavery and aliens.
“The Catteni series is a tetralogy of science fiction novels by American writer Anne McCaffrey.”
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Start with Freedom's Landing →
Rider at the GateNovel
C. J. Cherryhstandalone novel1995
About aliens and psychic powers.
Destiny's RoadNovel
Larry Nivenstandalone novel1997
Hard science fiction, about expeditions.
“Jemmy is descended from the original Destiny colonists, who were stranded when their landing craft deserted them.”
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