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MesklinSeries
series6 books1954
completed
Adventurous in tone.
“The idea came from an object that was at the time believed to exist in the 61 Cygni system, and which might represent an extrasolar planet.”
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Dragon's EggSeries
series3 books1980
completed
First contact.
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The Fountains of ParadiseNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1979
Hopeful in tone, set in space station.
“Set in the 22nd century, it describes the construction of a space elevator.”
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WheelersNovel
Ian Stewart & Jack Cohenstandalone novel2000
First contact, adventurous in tone.
The Gods ThemselvesNovel
Isaac Asimovstandalone novel1972
Challenging in tone, set in parallel universe and the moon.
Minervan Experiment / GiantsSeries
series5 books1977
completed
Mysterious in tone.
“The Giants series is a quintet of science fiction novels by James P. Hogan, published between 1977 and 2005.”
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