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On Stranger TidesNovel
Tim Powersstandalone novel1987
Historical fantasy and adventure.
NarniaUniverse
universe38 books1950
Set in secondary world.
“Once there is a wardrobe at the back of a spare room, and behind the fur coats the wood gives way to snow, and a lamp-post burns alone among the trees.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe →
includes Narnia, Narnia Solo Adventures
PiraticaSeries
series3 books2004
completed
Adventure.
Start with Piratica →
Tunnel in the SkyNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1955
Science fiction, about space exploration, set in other star systems and far future.
“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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SummerlandNovel
Michael Chabonstandalone novel2002
Whimsical in tone, about quests, set in parallel universe and contemporary.
“Summerland weaves elements of a World Series, parallel-universe road trip, and a hero's odyssey.”
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InterWorldSeries
series3 books2007
Science fantasy and science fiction, set in parallel universe and contemporary.
“Michael Reaves developed the story with Neil Gaiman, and Reaves's daughter Mallory Reaves co-wrote the two sequels.”
from the catalogue
Start with InterWorld →