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SevenevesNovel
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Hard science fiction and post-apocalyptic, about survival and genetic engineering.
ColonyNovel
Ben Bovastandalone novel1978
Dystopia, about survival and political intrigue.
“Bova later folded both novels together into the omnibus The Kinsman Saga.”
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Man PlusSeries
series2 books1976
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“Thomas T. Thomas wrote the sequel Mars Plus, continuing the story of the Martian colony years later.”
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The Trikon DeceptionNovel
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Hard science fiction, about genetic engineering.
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Islands in the SkyNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1952
Adventurous in tone, about space exploration.
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ArtemisNovel
Andy Weirstandalone novel2017
About class conflict and heist, set in the moon.