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Pattern for ConquestNovel
George O. Smithstandalone novel1949
Science fiction and space opera, adventurous in tone, about space colonization and political intrigue, set in far future and space.
Citizen of the GalaxyNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1957
About coming of age and identity.
“On a planet far distant from Earth, a lame beggar buys a young boy slave who has forgotten his origins.”
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Fallen DragonNovel
Peter F. Hamiltonstandalone novel2001
Science fiction and space opera, adventurous in tone, about space colonization, set in far future and space.
Old Man's WarSeries
series16 books2005
Military science fiction, about war.
“Sign a document at 65, saying you intend to join up 10 years later.”
from the catalogue
Start with Old Man's War →
The Moon Is a Harsh MistressNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1966
About artificial intelligence and rebellion and revolution, set in the moon.
Known SpaceUniverse
universe142 books1964
About aliens.
“Give a clever species a few centuries and a working fusion drive, and it will fill the sky with problems.”
from the catalogue
Start with Ringworld →
includes Ringworld, Fleet of Worlds, Man-Kzin Wars