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The Stars My DestinationNovel
Alfred Besterstandalone novel1956
Space opera, about revenge, set in space and other star systems.
The Hunger GamesUniverse
universe5 books2008
Dystopia, tense in tone, set in north america.
“Panem, they call it now — a nation raised on the drowned bones of North America, a glittering Capitol ringed by twelve districts it once starved into obedience.”
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includes The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games prequels
Forge of GodSeries
series2 books1987
completed
Tense in tone.
“Earth faces destruction when an inscrutable and overwhelming alien form of life attacks.”
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The Exile WaitingNovel
Vonda N. McIntyrestandalone novel1975
Tense in tone, set in other star systems and underground & caves.
“Mischa, a young thief whose capabilities are enhanced by hereditary mutation, is trying to escape with her drug-addicted brother from the dominance of her uncle.”
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ArmorNovel
John Steakleystandalone novel1984
Military science fiction, about madness and war, set in other star systems.
Deus IraeNovel
Philip K. Dick & Roger Zelaznystandalone novel1976
Post-apocalyptic, about gods and faith and religion, set in north america.