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The Demolished ManNovel
Alfred Besterstandalone novel1953
Tense in tone, about psychic powers, set in our world.
“In the year 2301, guns are only museum pieces and benign telepaths sweep the minds of the populace to detect crimes before they happen.”
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The City & the CityNovel
China Miévillestandalone novel2009
About identity and political intrigue, set in contemporary.
Century RainNovel
Alastair Reynoldsstandalone novel2004
Alternate history and noir, about identity, set in mid 20th century.
The Investigations of Mossa and PleitiSeries
series3 books2023
Set in space station.
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HellsparkNovel
Janet Kaganstandalone novel1988
First contact, about aliens and political intrigue, set in other star systems.
“Lassti, a newly discovered planet, is the center of political intrigue.”
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Golden FleeceNovel
Robert J. Sawyerstandalone novel1990
Tense in tone, about artificial intelligence, set in spaceship.
“Controlled by a monumental computer named Jason, the Argo proceeds flawlessly... until death strikes its sleek decks with sudden and mysterious precision.”
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