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Empire of ManSeries
series4 books2001
Space opera.
Start with March Upcountry →
JanissariesSeries
series4 books1979
About political intrigue and slavery.
“Janissaries are an American series of military and political-based science fiction novels are set in an interstellar confederation of races, in which humans are a slave race entrusted with military affairs and law enforcement.”
from the catalogue
Start with Janissaries →
Starship TroopersNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1959
About aliens, set in space.
Tunnel in the SkyNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1955
About space exploration.
“As the final test of a survivalist/explorer class, teenagers are dumped on an alien planet to use their skills while awaiting pickup.”
from the catalogue
VattaUniverse
universe10 books2003
Space opera, set in space.
“Get kicked out of the Academy and the family still hands you a ship.”
from the catalogue
Start with Trading in Danger →
includes Vatta's War, Vatta's Peace
Old Man's WarSeries
series16 books2005
Space opera, set in space.
“Sign a document at 65, saying you intend to join up 10 years later.”
from the catalogue
Start with Old Man's War →