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The Stonehenge GateNovel
Jack Williamsonstandalone novel2005
About expeditions, set in africa and other star systems.
“Stumbling on ancient stones in the Sahara Desert, four adventurous excavators and poker buddies realize that they have discovered a gateway to other worlds, from technologically advanced planets to primitive civilizations.”
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Lock & KeyNovel
Gordon Bonnetstandalone novel2015
Set in our world.
“When Darren Ault meets his friend Lee McCaskill for dinner, he doesn't expect the second course to be a gunshot to the head.”
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The Colors of SpaceNovel
Marion Zimmer Bradleystandalone novel1963
About aliens, set in other star systems and far future.
“The Lhari seem peaceful and friendly, but they go to some lengths to protect their monopoly on faster-than-light travel.”
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Starman JonesNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1953
About coming of age, set in space and far future.
“Starman Jones, a 1953 science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein, features a farm boy who wants to go to the stars.”
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Known SpaceUniverse
universe142 books1964
About aliens, set in far future and space.
“Give a clever species a few centuries and a working fusion drive, and it will fill the sky with problems.”
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includes Ringworld, Fleet of Worlds, Man-Kzin Wars
The AvatarNovel
Poul Andersonstandalone novel1978
About aliens and political intrigue, set in far future and space.
“With the aid of the political opposition, they escape and journey through the portal in search of knowledge, and perhaps even to meet those who created the portal system.”
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