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The Android's DreamSeries
series2 books2006
Science fiction and space opera, funny and adventurous in tone, set in near future and space.
“John Scalzi's The Android's Dream follows ex-soldier Harry Creek as the hunt for a replacement leads him to Robin Baker, an ordinary woman carrying hidden sheep DNA that makes her the key to avoiding a war.”
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The Crimson DeathbringerSeries
series1 book2019
Military science fiction, about war.
“Soon after, their lives are set on a crash course with a galactic war that threatens the very existence of the human race.”
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Have Space Suit - Will TravelNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1958
About space exploration and survival, set in the moon.
“One minute Kip Russell was walking about in his own backyard, testing out an old space suit and dreaming about going to the moon - and the next he was out cold and the captive of an insidious space pirate.”
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Podkayne of MarsNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1963
About coming of age, set in mars.
“Poddy has one goal in life, to be the first female starship captain.”
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CodgerspaceNovel
Alan Dean Fosterstandalone novel1992
Set in galactic scale.
“The toasters were revolting... ... as were the lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, and just about every other household appliance imaginable.”
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The Stainless Steel RatSeries
series21 books1957
completed
About con artists, set in far future.
“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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