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The Moon Is a Harsh MistressNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1966
About artificial intelligence and rebellion and revolution, set in the moon.
Fallen DragonNovel
Peter F. Hamiltonstandalone novel2001
Space opera, set in space.
Destiny's RoadNovel
Larry Nivenstandalone novel1997
Hard science fiction, about survival and expeditions.
“Jemmy is descended from the original Destiny colonists, who were stranded when their landing craft deserted them.”
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Red PlanetNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1949
About aliens and coming of age, set in mars.
“A boy colonist on Mars takes his bouncing ball Martian pet with him to boarding school, but the new Headmaster is a controlling tyrant.”
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DeathworldSeries
series4 books1960
completed
About survival.
“The central hero is a gambler who becomes involved with colonists of an extremely hostile planet.”
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West of the SunNovel
Edgar Pangbornstandalone novel1953
About survival and aliens.
“West of the Sun ... on the dangerous planet Lucifer.”
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