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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 Stainless Steel RatSeries
series21 books1957
completed
Space opera, about con artists.
“An adolescent boy on a dull planet resolves to live by his wits outside the law, and enacts a plan which leads to risk and reward.”
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Starship TroopersNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1959
About war and coming of age.
Star Smashers of the Galaxy RangersNovel
Harry Harrisonstandalone novel1973
Space opera, whimsical in tone, about space exploration.
“The main characters are homages to Tom Swift Jr. and his buddy, Bud Barclay.”
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StrataNovel
Terry Pratchettstandalone novel1981
About space exploration.
Old Man's WarSeries
series16 books2005
Space opera, about war.
“Sign a document at 65, saying you intend to join up 10 years later.”
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