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Against a Dark BackgroundNovel

Iain M. Banksstandalone novel1993

Tense in tone, about heist and magical artifacts, set in other star systems.

Tess Bailey / Endeavor / NightchaserSeries

series2 books2019

Science fiction and space opera, set in space and far future.

Start with Nightchaser →

Tunnel in the SkyNovel

Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1955

About survival and space exploration, set in other star systems.

“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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Ender's GameUniverse

universe39 books1977

Science fiction, set in far future.

“To beat your enemy you must first understand him so completely that you love him — and in the instant you love him, you destroy him.”
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Start with Ender's Game →

includes Ender Wiggin, Ender's Shadow, First Formic War, Second Formic War, Fleet School

AcornaUniverse

universe16 books1997

Science fantasy, about aliens, set in other star systems.

“A silver-horned child drifts alone in an escape pod, and three grizzled asteroid miners haul her aboard, not yet knowing they have adopted a legend.”
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Start with Acorna: The Unicorn Girl →

includes Acorna's Children

SerenityverseUniverse

universe15 books2005

Science fiction and space opera, adventurous in tone, set in space and far future.

“Half a galaxy terraformed, the war lost, and a Firefly-class transport called Serenity staying just far enough ahead of the Alliance to take the next job — legal if possible, which it generally is not.”
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Start with Big Damn Hero →

includes Firefly (original novels), Firefly

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