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Phule's CompanySeries
series6 books1990
Science fiction and military science fiction, funny in tone, set in far future and space.
“A company of Space Legionnaires which has become the dumping ground for irremediable misfits and losers acquires a new commander who applies his leadership skills to bring them up to a standard of excellence.”
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyUniverse
universe18 books1979
Science fiction and humor, funny in tone, set in far future and space.
“The Earth is scheduled for demolition to make way for a hyperspace bypass, and honestly, nobody filed the paperwork properly.”
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Harry Harrisonstandalone novel1973
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“The main characters are homages to Tom Swift Jr. and his buddy, Bud Barclay.”
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StrataNovel
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