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HellsparkNovel
Janet Kaganstandalone novel1988
First contact, tense in tone, about political intrigue, set in other star systems.
“Lassti, a newly discovered planet, is the center of political intrigue.”
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Alex BenedictSeries
series13 books1987
Set in other star systems.
“Alex Benedict is an antiques dealer and part-time interstellar investigator, generations removed from Earth's first starfaring age, who keeps stumbling into forgotten history through the objects and ruins he trades in.”
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Start with A Talent for War →
Far from the Light of HeavenNovel
Tade Thompsonstandalone novel2021
Tense in tone, set in spaceship and other star systems.
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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QuadrailSeries
series5 books2005
Space opera, about political intrigue.
“Paired with the telepathically gifted Bayta, Compton investigates and fights the Modhri, a parasitic group-mind quietly seizing control of galactic leaders from within.”
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Start with Night Train to Rigel →
The Midsolar MurdersSeries
series3 books2022
Tense in tone, set in space station.
Start with Station Eternity →