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Tunnel in the SkyNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1955
About space exploration and coming of age.
“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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DeathworldSeries
series4 books1960
completed
Science fiction, adventurous in tone, about survival and space colonization, set in far future and other star systems.
“The central hero is a gambler who becomes involved with colonists of an extremely hostile planet.”
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Start with Deathworld →
West of the SunNovel
Edgar Pangbornstandalone novel1953
About aliens.
“West of the Sun ... on the dangerous planet Lucifer.”
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FreeholdNovel
William C. Dietzstandalone novel1987
Military science fiction, about war, set in desert.
“Colonel Stell and his band of mercenaries yearn for a place to call home.”
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Catteni SequenceSeries
series5 books1970
completed
Space opera, about slavery and aliens.
“The Catteni series is a tetralogy of science fiction novels by American writer Anne McCaffrey.”
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Start with Freedom's Landing →
Rider at the GateNovel
C. J. Cherryhstandalone novel1995
About aliens and psychic powers.