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Johan EschbachSeries
series3 books1994
Alternate history and science fiction, tense in tone, about political intrigue, set in contemporary and alternate earth.
“In this world, the Dutch never lost control of the Northeast, and France, Spain, and Chung Kao are today's superpowers, as is Columbia.”
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Start with Of Tangible Ghosts →
Deception PointNovel
Dan Brownstandalone novel2001
Thriller & suspense and mystery & detective, about murder investigation, set in our world.
The Merchant PrincesSeries
series14 books2004
Science fantasy, set in parallel universe and our world.
“In the series, there exist a number of parallel worlds, all of which are on the same geographical Earth but with different societies at different points of development.”
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Start with The Family Trade →
DepartureNovel
A. G. Riddlestandalone novel2014
Time travel and thriller & suspense, about survival, set in our world.
“As they begin to piece together the truth, they discover they have the power to change the future and the past--to save our world. or end it.”
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The Difference EngineNovel
William Gibson & Bruce Sterlingstandalone novel1990
Steampunk, set in british isles and 19th century.
“The computer age arrives a century early with Babbage's perfection of his 'analytical engine'.”
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Under the DomeNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel2009
Horror, about survival, set in north america and small town.
“A small town in Maine finds itself suddenly cut off from the outside world by an impenetrable barrier, and the clash of personalities of the trapped people takes its inexorable devastating course.”
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