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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.”
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Start with Heavy Time →

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

The Stars My DestinationNovel

Alfred Besterstandalone novel1956

Space opera, about revenge and identity, set in other star systems.

Space BeagleSeries

series5 books1939

completed

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

Start with Black Destroyer →

Tunnel in the SkyNovel

Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1955

About space exploration and coming of age, 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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State / Leshy CircuitSeries

series9 books1969

Set in other star systems.

Start with Passerby →

MindswapNovel

Robert Sheckleystandalone novel1966

Funny in tone, about body swap and aliens, set in other star systems.

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