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The MartianSeries
series2 books2012
Hard science fiction, about survival and space exploration.
“Using scientific improvisation and dark humor, Watney works to keep himself alive long enough for a rescue to reach him.”
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Empire (Orson Scott Card)Series
series2 books2006
Thriller & suspense, about rebellion and revolution, set in north america.
“The sequel Hidden Empire was released December 22, 2009.”
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The Zap GunNovel
Philip K. Dickstandalone novel1967
Satire, dark in tone, set in our world and north america.
StarplexNovel
Robert J. Sawyerstandalone novel1996
First contact and space opera, about aliens, set in space.
“For nearly twenty years Earth's space exploration had exploded outward, thanks to a series of mysterious, artificial wormholes.”
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The Execution ChannelNovel
Ken MacLeodstandalone novel2007
Dystopia, dark in tone, about surveillance, set in north america.
“Al Gore is elected American president and the War on Terror takes on new dimensions.”
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Termination ShockNovel
Neal Stephensonstandalone novel2021
About ecological collapse and terraforming, set in our world and north america.