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universe173 books1976

Science fiction, set in far future.

“Around that spine cluster the merchanter novels of trader Families, the Faded Sun trilogy of human envoys among the martial alien Mri, and the Chanur books, narrated from the hierarchical, whiskered viewpoint of the hani.”
from the catalogue

Start with Heavy Time →

includes Age of Exploration, Company Wars, Hanan Rebellion, Chanur, Mri Wars, Era of Rapprochement, Unionside, The Hinder Stars

Space BeagleSeries

series5 books1939

completed

Space opera, adventurous in tone, about aliens and space exploration.

Start with Black Destroyer →

Pushing IceNovel

Alastair Reynoldsstandalone novel2005

Hard science fiction and first contact, about space exploration and aliens.

State / Leshy CircuitSeries

series9 books1969

Set in other star systems.

Start with Passerby →

David RyersonSeries

series2 books1958

completed

Space opera, about space exploration.

“The Enemy Stars follows the crew of a faster-than-light survey ship stranded far from home after their matter-transmission drive is damaged, forced to keep the vessel and each other going across a voyage that will outlast some of them.”
from the catalogue

Start with The Enemy Stars →

Tunnel in the SkyNovel

Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1955

Adventurous in tone, about 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.”
from the catalogue

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