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Against a Dark BackgroundNovel
Iain M. Banksstandalone novel1993
Space opera, about heist and magical artifacts, set in other star systems.
Tunnel in the SkyNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1955
About survival and space exploration, set in other star systems.
“As the final test of a survivalist/explorer class, teenagers are dumped on an alien planet to use their skills while awaiting pickup.”
from the catalogue
Tess Bailey / Endeavor / NightchaserSeries
series2 books2019
Space opera.
Start with Nightchaser →
SerenityverseUniverse
universe15 books2005
Space opera.
“Half a galaxy terraformed, the war lost, and a Firefly-class transport called Serenity staying just far enough ahead of the Alliance to take the next job — legal if possible, which it generally is not.”
from the catalogue
Start with Big Damn Hero →
includes Firefly (original novels), Firefly
AcornaUniverse
universe16 books1997
Science fantasy, about aliens, set in other star systems.
“A silver-horned child drifts alone in an escape pod, and three grizzled asteroid miners haul her aboard, not yet knowing they have adopted a legend.”
from the catalogue
Start with Acorna: The Unicorn Girl →
includes Acorna's Children
Heart of IronSeries
series2 books2018
Space opera.
“Seventeen-year-old Ana is a scoundrel by nurture and an outlaw by nature.”
from the catalogue
Start with Heart of Iron →