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series19 books1972

completed

Space opera, about space exploration, set in other star systems.

“The Heechee are an advanced alien race that visited the Solar System hundreds of millennia ago and then mysteriously disappeared.”
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Start with Gateway →

The Colors of SpaceNovel

Marion Zimmer Bradleystandalone novel1963

Space opera, adventurous in tone, about space exploration, set in other star systems.

“The Lhari seem peaceful and friendly, but they go to some lengths to protect their monopoly on faster-than-light travel.”
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The AvatarNovel

Poul Andersonstandalone novel1978

Space opera, about space exploration and political intrigue, set in other star systems.

“With the aid of the political opposition, they escape and journey through the portal in search of knowledge, and perhaps even to meet those who created the portal system.”
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Known SpaceUniverse

universe142 books1964

Set in other star systems.

“Give a clever species a few centuries and a working fusion drive, and it will fill the sky with problems.”
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Start with Ringworld →

includes Ringworld, Fleet of Worlds, Man-Kzin Wars

QuadrailSeries

series5 books2005

Space opera, about political intrigue.

“Paired with the telepathically gifted Bayta, Compton investigates and fights the Modhri, a parasitic group-mind quietly seizing control of galactic leaders from within.”
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Start with Night Train to Rigel →

As on a Darkling PlainNovel

Ben Bovastandalone novel1972

Space opera, about space exploration, set in other star systems.

“Humanity has explored the solar system and is in the beginnings of interstellar exploration.”
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