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Catteni SequenceSeries
series5 books1970
completed
Space opera.
“The Catteni series is a tetralogy of science fiction novels by American writer Anne McCaffrey.”
from the catalogue
Start with Freedom's Landing →
West of the SunNovel
Edgar Pangbornstandalone novel1953
Science fiction, adventurous in tone, about space colonization and survival, set in other star systems and far future.
“West of the Sun ... on the dangerous planet Lucifer.”
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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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Known SpaceUniverse
universe142 books1964
Set in 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 Ringworld, Man-Kzin Wars, Fleet of Worlds
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.”
from the catalogue
Start with Deathworld →
HeorotSeries
series4 books1987
Science fiction, about space colonization, set in other star systems and far future.
“Reproduction and fertility expert Dr Jack Cohen acted as a consultant on the book, designing the novel life cycle of the alien antagonists, the grendels.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Legacy of Heorot →