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Have Space Suit - Will TravelNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1958
About space exploration and survival, set in the moon.
“One minute Kip Russell was walking about in his own backyard, testing out an old space suit and dreaming about going to the moon - and the next he was out cold and the captive of an insidious space pirate.”
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The Crimson DeathbringerSeries
series1 book2019
Military science fiction, funny in tone.
“Soon after, their lives are set on a crash course with a galactic war that threatens the very existence of the human race.”
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The Final ArchitectureSeries
series6 books2021
About space exploration, set in far future.
“Eighty years ago, Earth was destroyed by an alien 'Architect'.”
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Start with Shards of Earth →
CoDominiumUniverse
universe98 books1971
Military science fiction, set in far future.
“The body of work runs along a few hard threads rather than one line.”
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Start with The Mote in God's Eye →
includes Moties, Laurie Jo Hansen, Falkenberg's Legion, War World
Legion of SpaceSeries
series7 books1947
completed
Set in far future.
“The Medusae bear a vague resemblance to jellyfish, but are actually elephant-sized, four-eyed, flying beings with hundreds of tentacles.”
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The Android's DreamSeries
series2 books2006
Humor, funny in tone, about artificial intelligence and genetic engineering.
“John Scalzi's The Android's Dream follows ex-soldier Harry Creek as the hunt for a replacement leads him to Robin Baker, an ordinary woman carrying hidden sheep DNA that makes her the key to avoiding a war.”
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