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Have Space Suit - Will TravelNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1958
Space opera, set in space and 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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The Stonehenge GateNovel
Jack Williamsonstandalone novel2005
Set in contemporary and africa.
“Stumbling on ancient stones in the Sahara Desert, four adventurous excavators and poker buddies realize that they have discovered a gateway to other worlds, from technologically advanced planets to primitive civilizations.”
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The Lotus CavesNovel
John Christopherstandalone novel1969
Set in the moon and underground & caves.
“Two boys living in a moon colony find an unrestricted buggy, allowing them to travel beyond their usual boundary.”
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Willy Maykit in SpaceNovel
Greg Trinestandalone novel2015
Funny in tone.
Project Hail MaryNovel
Andy Weirstandalone novel2021
Hard science fiction and first contact, about amnesia.
Known SpaceUniverse
universe142 books1964
Set in far future and space.
“Give a clever species a few centuries and a working fusion drive, and it will fill the sky with problems.”
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includes Ringworld, Fleet of Worlds, Man-Kzin Wars